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I finished the trilogy the other night. I've waited too long, so it's not fresh any more. I did like it. I devoured the 3 books in very little time. As mentioned, it was all a little predictable. The character devel…
- 12/15/2006 6:05:58 PM
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I just finished book two of the trilogy I so cheerfully bashed the other day. I still stand by most of what I said. It's too predictable for most fantasy readers to like, and too full of vampires, violence and magic …
- 12/12/2006 11:41:25 AM
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boring stuff

Your Hair Should Be PurpleIntense, thoughtful, and unconventional.You're always philosophizing and inspiring others with your insights.What's Your Funky Inner Hair Color?Most mornings, gets the kids fed and out the doo…
- 12/7/2006 3:31:57 PM
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Bookworm Warning

My mother, knowing that I like reading Fantasy novels, gave me a series of books she had bought without inspecting first. It's an author she likes who writes relatively formula romance novels. This particular series, t…
- 12/6/2006 9:44:39 AM
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Gotta post the cheese sometimes

2096 (wow, that's a big number) My Blog Should Be BlueMy blog is a peaceful, calming force in the blogosphere. I tend to avoid conflict - I'm more likely to share than rant. From social causes to cute kid photos, my life…
- 12/6/2006 1:03:34 AM
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Mr. Claus' Tushy

While in the Branson area a week or so ago, I saw a few Christmas-themed beers that amused me. I didn't end up buying them, since we were on our way to dinner in a restaurant and I didn't want to haul them around there.…
- 12/4/2006 10:21:44 PM
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Grayscale Dreams

Last night I dreamed a real hodge-podge:I was dreaming about my bookstore job. We were trying to streamline the book-reservation process (something I never did manage to do) and my regional manager was there making m…
- 12/4/2006 1:31:40 PM
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9!

My baby sweetie boy turned 9 yesterday. He got a 4-day weekend, dinner at his favorite place, and presents spread all over the weekend. The big boy ended up staying overnight at a friend's house on Thursday, Grandma's…
- 12/3/2006 12:12:13 AM
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