Archive for December, 2006

Used and Rare

Sunday, December 31st, 2006 Posted in Books | 3 Comments »

Used and Rare: Travels in the Book World by Lawrence and Nancy Goldstone was recommended to me on both Jim's and Roger's lists of books for me to read. I ... Read more..

AA Milne is my hero!

Wednesday, December 27th, 2006 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

“One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries.” -AA Milne Read more..

Miscellaneous Web Sites With Lists

Tuesday, December 26th, 2006 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

associatedcontent.com — best used bookstores in Chicago chicagofoodplanet.com — food tours of Chicago cityofchicago.org — architectural landmarks from before the Chicago fire Roadfood.com — Chicagoland restaurants Read more..

New Blog

Tuesday, December 26th, 2006 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Wow! A new blog for Christmas! It's just the kick in the pants I needed to get back to my listy self. The problem is, I don't have the patience ... Read more..

Merry Christmas, Kelli

Sunday, December 24th, 2006 Posted in Family | No Comments »

I know this isn't the binder you asked for, but I trust it will serve the intended purpose as well. It is yours to do with as you will. Feel ... Read more..

The Sky

Monday, December 18th, 2006 Posted in Lists | No Comments »

Things to look for in the sky with where and when I saw them. CONSTELLATIONS Andromeda Aquarius Aquila Aries Auriga Bootes Camelopardis Cancer Canes Venatici Canis Minor Cassiopeia Cepheus Coma Berenices Corona Borealis Cygnus Delphinus Draco Equuleus Gemini Hercules Lacerta Leo Leo Minor Lynx Lyra Monoceros Orion - Jan 6, 2007. Backyard. Very clear. Saw nebula in his ... Read more..

Latin Words and Phrases

Monday, December 18th, 2006 Posted in Language | No Comments »

Latin phrases with their definitions and the date and context in which I used them. ad infinitum —  “to infinity”  — Going on forever. ad nauseam — “to the point of disgust” ... Read more..

Craig Todd’s List of Recommended Music

Friday, December 15th, 2006 Posted in Music | 1 Comment »

Three widely different albums that break up the monotony of Christmas music   The Chieftains — Bells of Dublin Mars Hill Music — To the World (Christmas 2004) Phil Keaggy and the London Festival Orchestra — Majesty ... Read more..

The Best Quotes From Jeff’s E-mails

Friday, December 15th, 2006 Posted in Family | 1 Comment »

“Fills me with foreboding. Boding is bad enough, but doing it early is even worse.” from 1/9/07 Read more..

Special Moments with My Fruncle

Friday, December 15th, 2006 Posted in Family | No Comments »

February, 1973       May, 1975 Spring, 1977 December 28, 1979 December 29, 1979       May 26, 1980 November 27, 1986 December 24, 1987 February 16, 1989 November 26, 1993 December 25, 1998 October 28, 2006   Read more..