From Wendy Cope's book, If I Don't Know. #poem #poetry
Guided Reading/Read Aloud Plan for Sounds All Aroundby Wendy PfefferGuided Reading Level K-vocabulary picture word wall cards (perfect for ESL ELL students)-vocabulary worksheet for students-comprehension questions...
Om de leerlingen de Franse werkwoorden op een leuke manier te smurfen heb ik een eigen werk bundeltje gesmurft! Aangezien deze stripfiguurtjes nauw bij de leefwereld van kinderen aansluit werkt dit…
February 2006 | Dean Young, Robert Pinsky, Albert Goldbarth, A. Stallings, George Szirtes, Roger Mitchell, Mark Soifer, Richard Thayer, Molly Brodak, Benjamin McVay, Elizabeth Alexander, Dan Chiasson, James Holman, Bill Witherup, James Davis, Peter Dufault, Christina Pugh, Arthur Rimbaud, Wendy…
July/August 2007 | Tony Hoagland, Joan Murray, Patricia Smith, Edward Hirsch, Brad Leithauser, Molly McQuade, Wyn Cooper, Kevin Young, Dean Young, John Updike, Richard Wilbur, Joanie Mackowski, David Lehman, Campbell McGrath, John Rybicki, Todd Boss, John Brehm, X Kennedy, Alice Friman, W. Merwin,…
"Don't die and don't go steady," the book reads, "both take you out of circulation."
Hace tiempo (en el 2009 ni más ni menos) hablé en el blog de Ani Castillo, es mi amiga en la distancia, aunque nunca nos hayamos visto en persona es como si la conociera de siempre, un día hace muchos años me escribió un mensaje (en la época de Myspace) y desde entonces hemos ido hablando por internet, compartiendo ideas, experiencias..., me siento muy cercana a su sensibilidad y forma de entender las relaciones, el amor, la maternidad, el mundo...siempre la he seguido en su blog y ahora en Instagram y facebook, así que aunque ella esté en Canadá y yo aquí en España, parece que gracias a la red podemos conocer mejor nuestras vidas y compartir ideas... Es muy talentosa y dibuja genial, también sus fotos son preciosas y soy muy fan de uno de sus últimos proyectos, Imaginary friend, os animo a visitar la web, son viñetas con una especie de humor existencialista que me han atrapado. Gracias Ani por tu talento y tus proyectos, siempre me hacen disfrutar ♥ Long time ago ( I´m talking of 2009) I wrote a post about Ani Castillo. We are kind of friends in the distance and although we haven´t ever met face to face we have a nice connection and I feel like I know her from ages. One day she contacted me at MySpace (do you remember when we used that?) and since then we´ve been talking on the internet sharing ideas and experiences. I feel so close to how she feels and how she understands relationships, love, maternity and the world in general... I´ve always followed her on her blog and now I do it on Instagram and Facebook so although she is far away in Canada we can still have a good relationship and share our lifes and ideas. She is so talented and I love the way she draws. Her pictures are also great and now I am a big fan of one of her latest proyects called Imaginary friend. I really recommend you to check out her web and have a look on her cartoons, they irradiate a kinfdof lovely existencialist mood that really touch me. Thanks Ani for your talent and your proyects that always make me enjoy ♥
"Don't die and don't go steady," the book reads, "both take you out of circulation."
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Wendy's may not be your favorite fast-food chain, but by now, they're probably your favorite Twitter account. The burger joint has gone viral over the last year for their absolutely ruthless comebacks, rivalries with other restaurants, and mixtape-worthy rap bars - and they're still going.
Wendy MacNaughton breaks down the true hierarchy of needs. See more of her brilliantly simple yet profound visual distillations of life in Meanwhile and Lost Cat.
Here's my list of favorites from the books I read this year. On a scale of 1 - 5, I'd rate most of these as a 4. I might've already mentioned some of these books in previous posts, but since they're ones I read this year, I'll mention them again. Nonfiction: 3 out of 4 of my top nonfiction books happen to be WWII escape stories. I love history, and it seems like so many of the books I read come from that time frame. Destiny of the Republic - Candice Millard My review: I knew next to nothing about President James A. Garfield, and this book made him come alive. The assassination attempt and efforts to save his life especially interested me. The ignorance and incompetence of the doctor who took charge of his case made me angry! Garfield's patience during the suffering he endured was outstanding. He was a truly remarkable man. The Long Walk - Slavomir Rawicz From goodreads: The harrowing true tale of seven escaped Soviet prisoners who desperately marched out of Siberia through China, the Gobi Desert, Tibet, and over the Himalayas to British India. My review: An astonishing story of escape and survival. I rated this one 5 stars. We Die Alone - David Howarth My review: This story of one man's escape from the Nazis during a battle in Norway and his subsequent attempts to reach Sweden is almost unbelievable. Battling exposure, frostbite, and starvation, Jan Baalsrud survived unimaginable conditions with the help of some villagers. Another 5 star book - it's a must read. The Great Escape - Paul Brickhill My review: This book details the incredibly organized escape of 76 POW's from a German prison camp. The project required intense effort involving hundreds of prisoners, one of whom is the author. Unfortunately, the ending is not a happy one. Historical fiction: America's First Daughter - Stephanie Dray & Laura Kamoie My review: This novel draws from letters and original sources to tell the story of Thomas Jefferson's oldest daughter, Martha Jefferson Randolph. It's a long book but very interesting! I learned more about Thomas Jefferson as well. The Alice Network - Kate Quinn My review: I've read many historical fiction novels set during WWII, but this one stands out. There are two storylines spanning both world wars. One is the story of a female spy during the Great War, and thirty years later an American college girl searching for her cousin in the aftermath of WWII. Fiction: These are the kinds of books I read for pleasure or as an escape. Nothing too remarkable or deep here! The Secret Life of Bees - Sue Monk Kidd My review: Set in South Carolina in 1964, this book tells the story of 14-year-old Lily Owens, a white girl taken in by a trio of black beekeeping sisters. I fell in love with the characters and the tone of this book. It's my favorite out of the three. Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine - Gail Honeyman From goodreads: Meet Eleanor Oliphant: she struggles with appropriate social skills and tends to say exactly what she’s thinking. Nothing is missing in her carefully timetabled life of avoiding unnecessary human contact, where weekends are punctuated by frozen pizza, vodka, and phone chats with Mummy. My review: I found this book funny in a sad way. The twist at the end was rather surprising. Where the Crawdads Sing - Delia Owens From goodreads: For years, rumors of the “Marsh Girl” have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. But Kya is not what they say. Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years alone in the marsh that she calls home, finding friends in the gulls and lessons in the sand. My review: A tale of love, murder, and mystery. Another surprise ending. *Sometimes I get asked for book recommendations for teenagers or young adults. I wouldn't necessarily suggest any of these books for children, as they contain adult language, murder, romance, etc. I am working on a blog of book recommendations appropriate for young adults.
