How I Tricked My Book Club Into Writing
My neighborhood book club has been going strong for nearly three years. This time I was the host, and (gasp) I made them write. Continue reading →
View ArticleLessons From The Great Gatsby
I just found out The Sands Point, Long Island mansion that is said to be author F. Scott Fitzgerald's inspiration for his legendary novel The Great Gatsby is about to be demolished. And I am...
View ArticleI’m With Andy Rooney
Well, check out this link that shows Andy Rooney on 60 Minutes. Turns out, I have something in common with the ole codger. Continue reading →
View ArticleA Literary Interview With You
Today I am interviewing you about your favorite and least favorite books of all time. Continue reading →
View ArticleRewarding My Frequent Fliers
A while ago, I decided that I would reward the person who made the 3,000th comment on my blog with a gift. No, there is nothing significant about the number 3,000. I just saw that the number was...
View ArticleThe Day After My One Year Blogoversary!
Wow, I am hungover. Last night, I went out and partied hard. Why? Well, yesterday was my blogoversary! Continue reading →
View ArticleNow About That Winner
I am thrilled to announce that the fabulous Julie C. Gardner author of the blog By Any Other Name was the person who posted closest to my one year blogoversary! And because of this she has been deemed...
View ArticleLocked and Partially Loaded for Fall 2011
I may be delusional, but (I think) most of my former students will tell you that I give off the vibe that I find them endlessly fascinating. Which, by the way, is true. They will probably tell you that...
View ArticleThe Book Collector: Bar Mitzvah Tales
What do you do when your child says he wants to collect books for kids who don't have any? You collect books, of course. Continue reading →
View ArticleDon’t Lick the Minivan Prizewinner Announced
To be eligible to win Leanne Shirtliffe’s book Don’t Lick the Minivan, I asked people to share a naughty childhood memory (or something naughty their children did) that nearly drove them batty. In all...
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