Author Archives: madelynruth@yahoo.com

Drive

Posted on October 22, 2010 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

A tribute to my car, the one I bought brand new and paid for myself, when I got my first real job, the one that received its fatal diagnosis two months ago ($1,800 to repair it), the one that stayed … Continue reading →

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Switching muses

Posted on October 20, 2010 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

I’m still working under the theory that creativity — even (or especially) a different type of creativity than you normally mine — begets more creativity. Maybe that’s my excuse for playing the guitar when I’m clearly not getting any better. … Continue reading →

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This Little Piggy

Posted on August 24, 2010 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

Today is release day for Laurel Snyder’s Baxter, the Pig Who Wanted to Be Kosher. I’m excited about this book for a number of reasons. One, of course, is that it’s a wonderful book. (Humor + heart + Judaism – … Continue reading →

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Another musical welcome…

Posted on August 10, 2010 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

Clearly this blog went on vacation along with me, but I had to come back this week to welcome two new books. Today is the official release date for If Trouble Don’t Kill Me, the true story of musical brothers … Continue reading →

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Maine-iacs

Posted on August 10, 2010 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

You know you haven’t blogged in awhile when you can’t even remember how to log in. I’m writing this in word, hoping to figure things out later when my eyes aren’t bleary from the road. Just back from our summer … Continue reading →

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