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New Year Resolution: The Walk
It’s that time again when promises are made to make a life change. Consider a different perspective when exercise is in the equation. Set the alarm 15 minutes early. Don’t think. Get up, and throw on your “hamper” clothes. Put on a … Continue reading...
Posted: 1/11/2012 10:03 AM
Show Me the Money
“Money.” Depending on the day and my checking account balance that word either sets off a what-can-I-buy daydreaming session or sends me searching into the back of my cabinets for those Ramen noodles I’ve probably had since college. You’d be … Continue...
Posted: 1/10/2012 5:52 PM
Milford-Miami Township Branch Mystery Book Club
Do you like a good who done it? If yes, then come join us at the Milford-Miami Township Branch for the mystery book club. The group meets the third Thursday of each month at 12:30 PM. The books are … Continue reading →
Posted: 1/10/2012 10:39 AM
Writing Prompts
Williamsburg Creative Writing Group Prompts for the week of January 12th, 2012 Prompt We have all done wonderful job writing about things, places and imaginary people. I think it is time for us to explore ourselves. Let’s see what we … Continue reading...
Posted: 1/9/2012 10:31 AM
Every Dog Has His Day
If you enjoyed the movies The Dog Who Saved Christmas and The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation about a former K-9 police dog turned family guard dog, you might enjoy the following books about working dogs, who are specifically trained … Continue reading...
Posted: 1/6/2012 12:38 PM
The Firm Comes to TV
Calling all John Grisham fans! The Firm is becoming a television show on NBC. The two-hour premiere airs on January 8 at 9:00pm. Grisham not writing new books fast enough for you? Try some of these other authors who write … Continue reading →
Posted: 1/4/2012 12:34 PM
Curling Up With a Good Book
Looking for a good book to curl up with now that the days are shorter and temperatures are dropping? Need a good read that will give you a break from the holidays? These are a few titles that I have … Continue reading →
Posted: 1/3/2012 9:01 AM
150th Anniversary of the American Civil War
The 150th anniversary of the American Civil War is taking place now, from 2011 – 2015. The Ohio Historical Society has created the website, Ohio Civil War 150, where you can learn about Ohio’s part in the Civil War, browse … Continue reading →
Posted: 1/1/2012 11:39 AM
Books to Movies
2012 will bring some beloved books being transformed into movies. Might be worth giving them a re-read just to see how the movies compare. Great Expectations - Charles Dickens wrote about the orphan, Pip, and the convict, Magwitch, the beautiful … Continue...
Posted: 12/19/2011 11:26 AM
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