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Flappers and Philosophers: March 2011
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011. If you've read the book. Or seen the movie. Sometimes (like today), it's harder than others to play the Glad Game: it's raining; I feel stuck, unchallenged, and unmotivated at work (and I greatly desire a new job that actually fulfills me); I most likely have some female hormonal thing like PMS going on, etc. I've already cried like three times today. Over not much. I'm glad all the rain will help the trees, grass, and flowers grow and we'll have a lovely spring because of it.
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Flappers and Philosophers: I've Edited My Opinion...
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011. I've Edited My Opinion. As you may know, I enjoyed the Twilight. Saga I defended it from people who think it's only for teenagers and lonely middle-aged women. I found it laughable that people could say it was poorly written when it is so engrossing and most readers can't put the books down. However, now I am rethinking how I feel about Twilight. Now, I think that Twilight. I enjoyed Barbie for what she was—a dress up doll. However, it is important to keep in mind that this ...
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Flappers and Philosophers: October 2009
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Wednesday, October 07, 2009. Twilight gives me a happy. First and foremost, Twilight is an epic romance. It is not supposed to be a series about vampires. However, the vampire/immortal element is incredibly vital to the story. What could be more epically romantic than everlasting love? And, of course, what epic love story isn't about two lovers from different worlds? Secondly, who cares if Stephenie Meyer made up her own vampire mythology? That's what fiction writers do—they make shit up! I know not ever...
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Flappers and Philosophers: Hmmmm...
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Monday, April 25, 2011. So I just bought a copy of Water for Elephants. As a huge fan of the 1930s—the movies, the books, the music, the culture, the outlaws (I'm obsessed. With Bonnie and Clyde and John Dillinger)—I probably know a lot more about this time period than your average reader. And so, I totally understand that Sara Gruen's writing style is probably not irritating to the millions of people who loved this book. But to this 30s fan, it rankled me big time. We'll see. . . . NY Times Arts Beat.
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Flappers and Philosophers: Les livres pour les francophiles
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Friday, April 29, 2011. Les livres pour les francophiles. I've been on a bit of a French jag with my books lately. I think I might have to take a break from reading France-centric books for a bit and give other countries a chance to hold my imagination. Here are some of the wonderful books I've read recently dealing with things and people that are French:. Entre Nous: A Woman's Guide to Finding Her Inner French Girl. I got quite a good number of movie, book, and beauty product recommendations. Another gr...
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Flappers and Philosophers: Twilight gives me a happy
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Wednesday, October 07, 2009. Twilight gives me a happy. First and foremost, Twilight is an epic romance. It is not supposed to be a series about vampires. However, the vampire/immortal element is incredibly vital to the story. What could be more epically romantic than everlasting love? And, of course, what epic love story isn't about two lovers from different worlds? Secondly, who cares if Stephenie Meyer made up her own vampire mythology? That's what fiction writers do—they make shit up! I know not ever...
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Flappers and Philosophers: January 2011
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Thursday, January 27, 2011. I Love West Seattle! So last night, after posting about how much I love the trees and wildlife in West Seattle, I was definitely in the mood to take a little walk down to the beach. And I saw some amazingly beautiful sights:. Seriously—look at that beautiful sky and its reflection in the beautiful water! And hey, a little bit of a bare tree in front of the sky too—yay! Another view of the Puget Sound. Wednesday, January 26, 2011. It's the Little Things. I'm big on noticing the...
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Flappers and Philosophers: Ahhh, now I remember...
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Sunday, May 29, 2011. Ahhh, now I remember. Why I hated Water for Elephants. As I mentioned previously. Damn Prohibition,' Camel finally says. 'This stuff used to taste just fine till the government decided it shouldn't. Still gets the job done, but tastes like hell.'" (p. 63-64)—Seriously? Is there anyone who doesn't know what Prohibition is? Why would he do that? Why would she ask August to get the advance man to get a vet for Silver Star when she knew perfectly well he was not there? NY Times Arts Beat.
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Flappers and Philosophers: Tea Bag Wisdom
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011. No, not that. Although I guess I should say "tea tag" not "tea bag". But "tea bag" is funnier. And yes, I am that. Anyway, we have Good Earth Teas. At work (seriously, free tea = awesome! And they all have quotes on the tea tags. I save the occasional tag that has a quote that stirs something in me. I thought I'd share the quotes on the tags I've saved so far:. Ignorance of certain subjects is a great part of wisdom. - Hugo De Groot. Some echo my sentiments (for example, Hugo De ...
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Flappers and Philosophers: December 2008
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Thursday, December 04, 2008. 01272011 Note—this entry was written back in 2008 when I was apparently going through a period of not using proper capitalization. Instead of fixing it, I think I'll just let it be—a glimpse into someone who apparently didn't feel important enough to capitalize "i" (or someone who thought it was really cool not to capitalize—I can't recall). In this story, the abominable snowman terrorizes an old lady who ends up stabbing him with her hair pins. Luckily, my parents kept this ...
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