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Thank you to Betty Buckley and Leonard Bernstein

Posted on March 24, 2018 by booksandbuttons

Well, here we are STIll in the throes of winter–our fourth nor’easter just passed by leaving a foot of new snow. . . I’m ready for the “lamb” part of March, having enjoyed the “lion” part. And, in the meantime, … Continue reading →

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Just two poems for a winter day . . .

Posted on February 12, 2018 by booksandbuttons

Had I the heavens’ embroidered cloths, Enwrought with golden and silver light, The blue and the dim and the dark cloths Of night and light and the half-light, I would spread the cloths under your feet: But I, being poor, … Continue reading →

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The Guest Room Bookshelf . . .

Posted on November 5, 2017 by booksandbuttons

Recently when I was with Other Half previewing an art auction I saw that the auction house was featuring a Book Sale, too!  Hurray!  Lots and lots of books to look through–the vast number of them was overwhelming–after a while … Continue reading →

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October!

Posted on October 5, 2017 by booksandbuttons

“Oh, suns and skies and clouds of June, And flowers of June together Ye cannot rival for one hour October’s bright blue weather! thank you to Helen Hunt Jackson and what to read these October nights?  Try a good old … Continue reading →

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musing about Nancy Drew . . .

Posted on September 4, 2017 by booksandbuttons

Announcement:  10 days later, I’m adding a postscript about the puzzle, see end of post for important information!–Have just received a giant jigsaw puzzle–all about Nancy Drew!  There are over 1000 pieces and the picture is of SEVERAL old titles—can … Continue reading →

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End of summer reading report . . .

Posted on August 31, 2017 by booksandbuttons

Hi Ho!   It’s the end of August–the end of a very interesting summer because our 20 year old granddaughter spent 10 weeks with us while she had an intern job nearby.  She’s a doll, and we were the lucky … Continue reading →

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Noise of Time by Julian Barnes

Posted on July 25, 2017 by booksandbuttons

This book club selection for July met with approval by most of the members. We all were interested in the life of Dimitri Shostakovich and his life under Stalin, who was unhappy with his music and approved a review which … Continue reading →

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The Racketeer by John Grisham

Posted on June 21, 2017 by booksandbuttons

Talk about beach reading!  Were we?   Well, last night at book club, Grisham failed as a beach reader–rather ho-hum fare from a usually  exciting author. All agreed it “went right along” up to a point, but was an unbelievable, … Continue reading →

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Lorna Doone by R.D. Blackmore

Posted on June 21, 2017 by booksandbuttons

This is it–! This will be the “thriller” feature for my summer reading list– I borrowed this old copy from a friend almost a year ago —and still have not read it—it has lots of illustrations and is a really … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading List for 2017

Posted on June 20, 2017 by booksandbuttons

summer reading plan for 2017  *** have added another!  and another!see below *** The Racketeer    by John Grisham X                 June book club selection Noise of Time   by Julian Barnes     … Continue reading →

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