Atonement: I’m going to copy my thoughts on this one from a comment I left on Michelle’s Vox, so I don’t have to type it all again. :) I definitely recommend reading the book before seeing the movie. It’s hard for me to express exactly what I didn’t like about it, except for the ending.… Continue reading The Last Three Movies I Saw; Next Movies; The Oscars
Month: December 2007
QotD: Best Book of '07
What’s the best book you read this year? I’m working on a special post about all my favorite books I read this year, but I won’t be able to post it until after I’m back in Hoboken, since I need Indesign to do it. Hopefully I’ll have it done and posted by the second week… Continue reading QotD: Best Book of '07
Happy Christmas!
Our Christmas Tree! Happy Christmas Voxers! I’m in Michigan and not sure how much I’ll be posting while I’m here. My main goals are to spend time with my family, read, and enjoy the beautiful white snow. I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas filled with joy, laughter, good food, and loved ones! (This post… Continue reading Happy Christmas!
Culture QotD: Sweet Tooth
What is your favorite holiday recipe? Chocolate covered pretzels My favorite holiday recipe is Chocolate Covered Pretzels. It is not, of course, strictly a holiday food, but it feels very Christmas-y to me. I first had them when one of my favorite high school teachers brought them in for us on the last day of… Continue reading Culture QotD: Sweet Tooth
Links 12.12.07
Easy DIY gift tags (inspired by the great Ed Emberley) Very fun “Book” parking garage at the Kansas City Public Library. More pictures of the gorgeous new library in Kansas City. A blog I found recently and love: 3191. Two people on opposites sides of the country take a photo each morning. They don’t talk… Continue reading Links 12.12.07
Anxiety
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QotD: Singing A Holiday Tune
Audio: What’s your favorite carol or holiday song? My favorite traditional Christmas carols to sing are Hark the Herald Angels Sing and Angels We Have Heard on High. Here are my two favorite Christmas songs: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Lo How A Rose E’er Blooming (This post was brought over from emilyw.vox.com. Click… Continue reading QotD: Singing A Holiday Tune
Vox Hunt: I've Got A Ticket To Read
Show us your library card. Library Cards (This post was brought over from emilyw.vox.com. Click here for the original post and comments.)
First Snow!
Today I was absolutely delighted when I pulled up the blinds and saw the first snow of the season! First Snow of the Season! In other news, today also happens to be my 1 year Voxiversary. I’ve been a member since 10/26/06, when they opened Vox up to the public, but I didn’t make a… Continue reading First Snow!
Polysyllabic Spree: November 2007
There wasn’t much time for book buying or reading in November. Books purchased: Books Purchased November 2007 Books read: Books Read November 2007 My complete Polysyllabic Spree can be found here . I haven’t seen Atonement yet, but I would recommend reading the book before seeing the movie. To quote from Entertainment Weekly, “Their movie… Continue reading Polysyllabic Spree: November 2007