J January rides the wind A Annie and Snowball and the magical house N Name of the wind U Uncommon appeal of clouds A After the snow R Rising storm Y Young snowboarder W Winter storms E Energy from wind A And the wind blows free T Tracks in the snow H Hello snow! E Eye of the storm R Really good snowman
What did the librarian say when the books were in a mess? We ought to be ashamed of ourshelves! Check out more humor in the library’s book, The New Book of American Humor: the best of the past 25 years edited by William Novak Moshe.
FICTION Africaville by Jeffrey Colvin. Set in a small Nova Scotia Town settled by former slaves, this depicts several generations of one family bound together and torn apart by blood, faith, time, and fate. After Kilimanjaro by Gayle Woodson. Medical fiction of this kind is rare – it’s not a thriller or tearjerker, but a thoughtful novel about doctors, the work they do, and the impact that has on their patients. The Andromeda evolution by Michael Crichton. In this sequel to the techno-thriller that started it all, the threat returns in a gripping sequel that is terrifyingly realistic and resonant. …
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Believe it or not, we are in the midst of the “Holiday” season. As humans, particularly American humans, we love to celebrate! There are holidays every – yes, EVERY – day of the year. From National Short Girl Appreciation Day (December 21, the shortest day of the year), and Cyber Monday and Cider Monday (both the Monday after Thanksgiving) to National Crossword Puzzle Day and National Bacon Day. Each of these “holidays” are generally celebrated in December, so are part of the “Holiday Season”. Traditionally, we think of “The Holidays” as one of the big three – Christmas, Chanukah and …
Time for holiday treats! I’m not a baker by any means, so when I thought about posting a recipe for cookies or bars I wanted to find something with few ingredients and limited instructions. Bingo ! Marjorie Standish saves the day again. Here is her recipe for Quick Party Bars which is featured in her book Cooking Down East. Enjoy. Quick Party Bars 1 stick margarine ½ cup light brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ cup flour ½ cup oatmeal 1 cup chocolate bits Nuts Cream shortening. Add light brown sugar. Add vanilla, egg and beat until light …