What a fun story! “The Princess Baladina–Her Adventure” is a riff on the classic fairy tale of the good princess. Baladina is a young princess who is full of gumption. She’s also naughty — she loses a gold ball in… Read More ›
Jane Austen
It’s Here! Austen In August
It’s August, which means it’s time for Austen In August! The 5th Annual Austen In August event is hosted by Adam of Roof Beam Reader. This is a month full of — you’ve probably guessed — all things Jane Austen!… Read More ›
Classics Club Spin #14 & Meet Buddy Fitzwilliam
I completely forgot about the need to post my classics club list before Monday/today. I have a great excuse though! On Saturday we welcomed a new addition to the family– Meet Buddy! Buddy’s full name is Buddy Fitzwilliam Tholak. His… Read More ›
Pride & Prejudice (#austeninaugustrbr)
1960s Paul Elek cover (source) I finished Pride and Prejudice this morning and loved it! Thanks to #AusteninAugustRBR I’ve finally read a novel by Jane Austen. Huzzah! I’ve seen many of the film adaptations and have read about Austen and… Read More ›
Austen in August
Austen in August has been going strong for four years now. This year, I’m on board! Adam at Roof Beam Reader is our host. Check out his signup post here and consider signing up yourself. You can read her novels,… Read More ›
Happy 239th Birthday, United States Marine Corps!
Me in 1984 November 10th is the Marine Corps Birthday, the biggest day of celebration in the Marines. I served in the 1980s and since then have been an on-again/off-again reader of Marine Corps history and lives. I’m currently in an… Read More ›
Royal Baby and Pride & Prejudice Celebration
Tea & shortbread. At the library yesterday my department (technical services) had our very own royal baby celebration. Since I started working in technical services last December its rare for a week to pass without a party or at least… Read More ›