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Category Archives: Me Gusta
Book Recommendation: Tunnel People
My mother recommended Tunnel People a couple months ago, and I didn’t give the suggestion much attention. I added it to my library reserve list when I was trying to look for a few new reads. Nonfiction can be tricky for me, I truly enjoy learning about true experiences, but only when there is still a story element. In this book, Teun Voeten, a Dutch reporter decides to stay with people who live in the abandoned subway tunnels of New York City. He lives with one specific group for 2 months in the winter, and then returns for 3 months in the summer.
The Mystery of the Autographed Copy
As I’ve mentioned lately, I have a renewed zest for kid lit. I adored Cabinet of Wonders by Marie Rutkoski and wrote about it on my classroom blog, pickertskiddos.blogspot.com. Anway, I purchased the second book from Amazon and it came signed! So, I decided to do a little investigating! The rest can be told from the email train below….
I edit things…
I had a great vision of making a cool banner for my site. I wanted something that I felt encompassed who I am. Possibly, I put to much pressure on this project and my editing skills leave something to be desired. With all things, I will get better at tinkering with pictures the more often I do it. I am very proud of the attempts below, I realize they are not so great, but I made them! I will be getting better and then I will blow everyone away with my fabulous banners.
The Pursuit of Happiness
I just read Maggie Mason’s recent blogpost, “20 Things I wish I’d known at 20” and it reminded me of all the key points and goals I’d made for myself when I read The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin. This book took me some time to read, I read a chapter or so and made notes. I had to think on her thoughts and how they applied to my life. While reading other books, I would feel like it was time for a dose from The Happiness Project.