Book Review: Dewey The Small Town Library Cat

This was fun to read and it was even better because it's a true story.

Dewey i's the story of one small cat who touched an entire world.

I'd never heard the story of Dewey before but I wasn't surprised to learn how many people were touched by him. He had an amazing life. It wasn't that he was an heroic animal (like Lassie) or that he could do awesome tricks (like Rin Tin Tin) but he loved people and, because of that one simple fact, people loved him back.

It's one of those heartwarming stories that leaves you feeling warm and good inside.

It's not a fast-paced action adventure story but I would definitely recommend Dewey.

Earth-Friendly Friday

We all can do something to save resources. If we all do a little, it will do a lot.

For example:

Turn off the water when you're brushing your teeth.
Reuse towels more than once.
Turn off lights when you leave a room.
Use cloth kitchen towels instead of paper towels.

It's the little things in life that can make a BIG difference.

So think about it.

24 Hour Film Race

The 24 Hour Film Race is just around the corner.

It begins May 17th but you can sign up now and save some money. The fee is $95.00 per team but the price goes up after April 18, plus you can save more if you tweet about the competition.

So, if you've ever thought about making a movie...you might want to read all about it.

If you participate, let me know. I'd love to hear about it.

Word for Wednesday

Guess what the word abaft means.

Do you know?


Can you guess?


If you don't know, scroll down for the answer...



Further




FUrther



FURTHER


Abaft means "in the rear of"

If you want to read more, check out this link

Books I Haven't Finished

I'm in two book clubs. So, I read a lot of books. But...are some books that I never am able to finish. I don't know why or what it is about those books that makes me put them down and never pick them back up.

I've even started a couple of books by my favorite author and put them down never to finish them. And, I've tried. Believe me. I keep telling myself...it will get better. But...I just never seem to be able to get through the pages.

How 'bout you...have you ever picked up a book and fully intended on finishing it and not been able to do it?

It's not that I'm in a class or going to school and I have an assignment that I have to finish to pass the class. So, I shouldn't feel bad or guilty...but sometimes I do.

Sometimes I think, I should finish it to give it a fair evaluation but...life gets busy and if the book isn't "fun", I'm not going to finish it.

Life is just too short to spend time doing something just to get it done.

This makes me think about reading and writing...and wonder what makes one book great (at least in my opinion) and other book unreadable...

Because sometimes even my favorite authors write a book that I just can't seem to reach the end.

Any thoughts...?

Those Were the Days My Friend

I remember sitting and watching my grandma. She always seemed to have a hook in her hand or a needle.

You see, my Grandma used to knit and crochet and sew all sorts of things. When I was little, I didn't appreciate all the skill and talent that went into her doilies, table clothes, blankets, afghans, or even the clothes she made for us (especially the flannel nightgowns) but now I do.

It took a long time for me to come to my senses. But when I took up knitting, crocheting and sewing, I learned that these things aren't easy to make. It takes talent, patience and practice to perfect these delicate crocheted borders--not to mention the flowers and scenes she sewed.

Now these old linens are keepsakes.

Lucky for me my MIL gave me a few more vintage linens to add to my growing collection.

Aren't these beautiful? And to think these are decades and decades old but they still retain their vibrant punches of color.

How 'bout you...do you have any items that have been passed down in your family that you didn't appreciate as a child but now have come to love them?

Earth Friendly Friday

With planting season upon us, I'm thinking of planting foodstuffs for the future. Beans, radishes, spinach...things I can dry, can, or cook right out of the garden.

I don't use chemicals to fertilize or to kill weeds. I use my hands to pull the weeds and mushroom compost to help build strong plants.

Plus my hubby always helps me build little trellises and supports for my plants.

How bout you? Are you thinking of planting any fun edibles this spring?