While I don't believe that the world will end in 2012, I do recognize the value of being prepared for the worst. After all, I was a Girl Scout leader. More importantly, since moving to California more than a decade ago, I have experienced firsthand the kind of disasters that can … [Read more...] about Talking About Disaster Preparedness with Steve and Aaron of Afterac, Part 1: Why We Need to Be Prepared for the Worst
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Anna March Reviews "Night Swim" by Jessica Keener
Jessica Keener’s debut novel, Night Swim, is glorious. This finely-layered novel is told from the perspective of the bright, 16-year-old Sarah Kunitz. Through her eyes, we are offered an intimate look at her upper middle class family in 1970 suburban Boston. It’s an enviable … [Read more...] about Anna March Reviews "Night Swim" by Jessica Keener
Talkin’ About a Resolution
Since we’re already a week late, let me first wish all of you a happy, healthy and prosperous new year! I'm so excited about everything we have in store for 2012, and know it’s going to be an amazing year. January traditionally means resolutions although mine don’t normally kick … [Read more...] about Talkin’ About a Resolution
Scrapbooks and Art Books and Books About Books!
I’ve been meaning to write about these two books ever since they came out, so it’s a good thing it’s almost time to renew my New Year’s resolution to stop procrastinating. Luckily, both books make great, really special gifts, so if you do things the way I do – which means not … [Read more...] about Scrapbooks and Art Books and Books About Books!
sweet nanaimo bars and bittersweet memories by liz hughes of virtually homemade
The Nanaimo Bar is a wonderfully unique and sumptuous dessert that originates on Vancouver Island, which happens to be where most of my husband’s family lives. Nanaimo Bars are rarely seen in the US. The Bar’s cult following and ubiquitous presence in Canada has yet to entice … [Read more...] about sweet nanaimo bars and bittersweet memories by liz hughes of virtually homemade
Words of Wisdom from my Overly Enthusiastic Overprotective Occasionally Inappropriately S'motherly Mother by Adam Chester, Author of "S'Mother"
I tried to see as many authors as I could at the recent San Diego Jewish Book Festival but somehow I missed Adam Chester – and, uh, his mother. Adam’s new book, S’Mother – whose subtitle is The Story of a Man, His Mom, and the Thousands of Altogether Insane Letters She’s Mailed … [Read more...] about Words of Wisdom from my Overly Enthusiastic Overprotective Occasionally Inappropriately S'motherly Mother by Adam Chester, Author of "S'Mother"
no more wake-up calls while i’m driving, please!
I got a ticket for talking on my cell phone while driving today. This wouldn’t be the hugest deal except for two embarrassing facts: 1) that I am the cell phone Nazi in my house, always lecturing my husband and kids not to text and drive, not to email and drive, and to only … [Read more...] about no more wake-up calls while i’m driving, please!
"Breaking Dawn Part 1" – Bruised Bodies, Blackened Bellies and Baby-Imprinting by Natalie Wilson, Author of "Seduced by Twilight"
As I sat watching the vampiric ode to true love and white weddings that dominate the opening scenes of Breaking Dawn: Part 1, I waited anxiously for the honeymoon, pregnancy and birth scenes, wondering how the film would present Bella’s bruised body and horrific pregnancy. What … [Read more...] about "Breaking Dawn Part 1" – Bruised Bodies, Blackened Bellies and Baby-Imprinting by Natalie Wilson, Author of "Seduced by Twilight"