This week started off with great news: a dear friend of ours will be visiting in March. He's one of the rarest of guests: someone whom you wish would never leave. When Mike emailed me his flight info, I did a little happy dance. Mentally I'm still dancing around. Can't wait to get him here!
Other than that, it's been quiet here at Casa Kittling. I'm planning strategies for cleaning and for menus, and I've been stitching, reading, and working on my Pinterest boards. Snoresville, eh?
Do any of you have those ugly, utilitarian metal bookends? I do, and I decided to do something about them. I designed a removable cover for mine, and it works. I'll have to show you proof in a future round-up. As I had the cover lying on my work table, it gave me another idea. I wouldn't be at all surprised if I devised a needlepoint cover for my Nook. We shall see!
I've finally finished my required reading. I mentioned in the recent past that I am a member of a judging panel for a literary award. We're just about in the final decision-making stages, and it's been an experience. More about that when it's all done and dusted!
Pinterest has proven to be addictive, probably because it appeals to very visual people, as I am. What irritates me is that I'll find something I would normally bookmark for sharing here in my link round-up, and I pin it and completely forget to bookmark it. Argh!
No, I haven't forgotten the links... And I'll prove it to you!
Bookish News & Other Interesting Stuff
- After more than 1,000 collars, Lola retires, bless 'er.
- Did you know that there are Downton Abbey paper dolls? (What's even more amazing is the fact that Denis watched a couple of episodes-- probably due to the fact that I told this "Coronation Street" addict that "Downton Abbey" was really a soap opera in fancy clothing....)
- Do blurbs matter?
- This couple needs a new home for the 30,000-volume Rocky Mountain Land Library.
- The Wonderful and Terrible Habit of Buying Too Many Books.
- J.K. Rowling's first novel for adults will be published by Little, Brown and Company.
- A woman stole 2,000 library books to sell on the Internet.
- Reading a book really is better the second time around-- and can even offer mental health benefits. (Those benefits are going to have to be doozies to get me to start rereading books more than I do now.)
- A Utah judge orders some defendants to hit the books. (Les Miserables, anyone?)
- I loved this one: A few suggestions on where women don't belong.
I ♥ Lists
- 8 Oscar-winning book adaptations.
- 10 potential titles for J.K. Rowling's upcoming "adult" book.
- 20 beautiful private and personal libraries.
- Top 10 first person narratives.
- 5 recipes inspired by your favorite novels.
- Police sketches of famous literary criminals.
- Someone has finally stumbled upon one of my all-time favorite books in my personal library, The 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue. (Swear words and slang in early 19th century England.)
Book Candy
- A bookshelf made out of books.
- The wives of Henry VIII charm bracelet.
- Dewey Decimal jewelry.
- The Traliccio invisible bookshelf.
Social Media Tips
- How to remove your Google search history before Google's new privacy policy takes effect.
New to My Google Reader
That's it for this week! I hope you found an item or two that tickled your fancy. Don't forget to stop by next weekend when I'll have a freshly selected batch of links for your surfing pleasure!
Patti - Don't you love it when good, good friends visit? I'm very happy for you :-). And thanks as ever for those links. Oh, and I'm very much looking forward to seeing your shelf handiwork.
ReplyDeleteI'll probably be doing a lot less stitching in the days to come, so the photos of the finished products may take a while!
DeleteA miracle! A guest you would love to have stay longer. I remember how much fun you three had the last time Mike visited. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThe loved the places women shouldn't be. So very true. Also the habit of buying books. That's exactly why I can't go into a bookstore now. Must wait until the budget straightens out.
I'm going to! And now I discover that I have a book blogging buddy coming for a visit during the same time frame. Feast or famine around here! LOL
DeleteSecond paragraph should begin "I loved . . ." Jeez Louise, I'm rushing to leave the house.
ReplyDeleteLots of great links there! I thought it was funny that you had a link to the Henry VIII wives bracelet - I was trying to remember Anne of Cleves' name tonight and couldn't for the life of me. :)
ReplyDeleteI do have my psychic moments! LOL
DeleteI just found pinterest last week. Just what I need, another addictive social media!
ReplyDeleteNaughty google logged me into my other account and didn't tell me until after I posted that!
DeleteDon't you just love it when that happens? :-/
DeleteAs for social media, I pay little attention to Twitter, mostly because I can talk and no one ever replies. (How could they?!? LOL) I run through Facebook rather quickly but do use it because that's the best way for me to keep in touch with farflung family members.
Pinterest on the other hand... I'm loving it to pieces right now, but keep a pretty tight rein on myself as to how much time I spend on it.
I had to dash off to tweet that article about where women don´t belong, but now I´m back. Thank you for the links.
ReplyDeleteAnd I don´t think I´ll bother to check what google knows about me. I´m pretty annoyed that a search machine has decided to offer me maximal protection automatically, meaning I only have access to certain links if I remember to change the settings. Not that I´d be interested in any of those sites, but I´m 51 so I don´t need google to censor my life.
As far as erasing my search history in case someone might see it, I'm not going to bother. If someone wants to take a look at all the book stuff I research, let 'em. I doubt that it will take long for their eyes to glaze over! LOL
DeleteThanks so much for featuring my Henry the VIII wives bracelet, and my second shop, The Written Nerd! <3
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome. You have some wonderful things!
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