There are many ways to find and share books for very little expense; just postage. Here are a few:
http://www.bookcrossing.com/
http://www.paperbackswap.com/
http://bookmooch.com/
book reviews http://www.booklistonline.com/
Archive for July, 2007
30 Jul
Finding & exchanging books
29 Jul
Butt art & colorectal cancer screening
When you are over age 50, you get a special envelope at the Dr’s office. Yes, that’s right. It’s your 3 day sample packet of smear slides. No, I won’t go into graphic details. It’s important for you to “Just Do it!” My hubby and I had a hilarious conversation while walking our dog and [...]
29 Jul
Bumper stickers & slang
There are numerous new words, slang expressions and bumper stickers people have created that just make me giggle. Others are of a more serious nature.
Here’s one: Fund Education, not War! (Think of the money we could have put into … so many other worthwhile endeavors.)
I’m saving the funny ones for later. Tune in.
* Of all the [...]
29 Jul
Cleavage
Maybe I am showing my age, but teachers do not need to show cleavage to students. Save that shirt for after school! This is my # 1 pet peeve about “the younger” generation of teachers. Please cover it up and save it for your friends; not your students. It is distracting and unnecessary. Consider the [...]
29 Jul
E.D.?
Git yur mind outta the gutter!
I am talking about the Emotionally Disabled— not erectile dysfunction. puleez~~~~~~~
Having been an educator for numerous years, I have met my share of interesting students, parents and administrators. I have taught Kindergarten, Grade 2-3 and elementary library pre-K – 5th grade in addition to Head Start, pre-school and as a [...]
23 Jul
How to find an old website?
http://www.archive.org/web/web.php
aka=waybackmachine
Are you a weather tracker, history buff or just trying to find an old website? Here’s the place to visit!
10 Jul
Alert Reader: “Pimp My BookCart” Contest
My new S-i-L (M) alerted me to a cool blog of some vendors I saw at ALA in DC a few weeks ago. Check it out and see “The Pink Cadillac” and “Glitteracy”. My brain is already in creative gear! Thanks M!
http://www.unshelved.com/blog.aspx?post=745
6 Jul
Daniel Powter’s song…” Bad Day”
Recently, I heard this song on the car radio to and from work. My commute was less than 10 minutes. Was it an omen? I love to hum along. Life is short! Keep that in mind! Have a great day and be grateful!
(When I learn how to add an mp3 link , I will ASAP!- if [...]
6 Jul
Ice cream
Did you know that July is National Ice Cream Month and July 15, 2007 is National Ice Cream Day!? One of our daughters, works at a national chain and is following in my scooping steps. It’s a great summer job.
Here are several ”cool” sites to explore!
http://www.benjerry.com/scoop_shops/factory_tour/
http://www.ice-cream-recipes.com/index.htm
http://www.giffords.com/giffords_history/giffords_history.cfm
Did you know that you can go on a virtual ice [...]
5 Jul
Uniquely Richmond
Have you ever heard of a Books on Wheels Mobile? It is a free book and bike repair non-profit based in our community.
For a photo and info: “check it out!”
http://www.bookonwheels.com/
