Author Archives: madelynruth@yahoo.com

Binge-watching

Posted on January 25, 2016 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

I usually reserve this space for talking about books, but today it’s TV, specifically The Librarians. It’s the only series I keep up with aside from Downton and Colbert. I started watching because I know a lot of super-hero librarians, … Continue reading →

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Griffin’s Heart

Posted on January 25, 2016 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

Writing today to tell you about the release of LRW Lee’s fifth book in her Andy Smithson series. This one is called Vision of the Griffin’s Heart, and it’s out today. The book is about Andy Smithson, who was chosen to break … Continue reading →

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Tu B’Shevat

Posted on January 20, 2016 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

It’s time for Tu B’Shevat, the Birthday of the Trees. And what better way to celebrate than with an Epic Snow Storm? In case your celebration plans are cancelled (our synagogue has plans for a conservation talk and an animal … Continue reading →

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On death

Posted on January 14, 2016 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

The deaths of people we’ve never met have cast a fog around our hearts this month. Here are some reasons why: Because even though we knew Lemmy was living on borrowed time, we thought he’d borrowed more. Because David Bowie has provided the soundtrack … Continue reading →

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Resolutions from Writers and Illustrators

Posted on December 29, 2015 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

I’ve always been a fan of New Year’s Resolutions. To me, they’re not iron-clad rules. Nor are they promises destined to be broken or reminders of moth-eaten baggage. They’re more guidelines or moments of clarity: This is what I believe. This will give … Continue reading →

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