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THOUGHTS, AS PROMISED
THOUGHTS I have a thought. ”Oh no,’ says Charlie THINKING IS DOING I was reading Ron Padgett’s poem, Think and Do, which begins, ‘I always have to be doing something, accomplishing something, fixing something, going somewhere, feeling purposeful, useful, competent—even … Continue reading
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SLOGGING THROUGH OMICRON
We’ve had the first ever cases of COVID in my building. Sigh. Cases still dribble and we have to be K95 masked, but the breakfast regulars who were or near the infected are back, enjoying treats and each other, and … Continue reading
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ONTO WHATEVER IS NEXT
I have been remiss. Sometimes transitions are hard, necessary maybe, but hard. Fortunately, cooler days, more agreeable legs, and shame have all set in. Onto whatever is next. ——————————————– Maybe it is leaving Maine or living two places or changing … Continue reading
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ROSELEDGE BOOKS’ READERS ARE READY
Amanda Knox was freed from an Italian jail last week. “Whew,” said a friend and RB reader who knew to be worried after reading Donna Leon’s mysteries set in Venice. “Who’s surprised about the prescription drug shortage?” asked a medical … Continue reading
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BESTSELLERS OF 2011, SO FAR
Roseledge Books announces its first bestsellers of 2011! Three copies sold of Farley Mowat’s Bay of Spirits Vance Lee’s Restitution Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander And, if RB had had a third copy to sell, of Kai Bird’s Oppenheimer Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Knit … Continue reading
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MEMORABLES
I missed friend Dave’s Memorial Service last week because I was on my way to Maine to open Roseledge Books. He was a man of many talents, but I wanted the world to know him as the student and fellow … Continue reading
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WITHDRAWAL
Leaving Tenants Harbor is always full of pangs, but when early September comes, it’s time to head back to Minnesota. “You winter in Minnesota?” an incredulous visitor asks. I do. Minnesota’s snow and very cold are easier for me to … Continue reading
GOING SOMEPLACE?
Two boaters stopped by for a treasure and a visit about books and wondered if RB had anything about Egypt, as they were about to cruise the Nile. The answer, of course, is “of course.” The gauntlet was tossed. Fig. … Continue reading
READERS HAVING FUN
It’s been a great week of old (well, long-time) and new (two visits or second visit this summer) regulars refinding Roseledge Books. As always, we talked about important matters in and out of books. Fig. #35. Lurking behind the unruly … Continue reading
MORE BOOKS ADDED #3
Quite exciting news is that Roseledge Books has a second bestseller — which means three coipies have been sold. Walter Isaacson’s Einstein is now added to Steven Johnson’s The Ghost Map, and together they document how nifty are the readers … Continue reading