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Sunday, December 8, 2013 4:06:03 PM
Erica J added Yakari in The River of Forgetfulness: Vol. 10 (Yakari (Numbered)) to her Bookshelf
Erica said, "The Yakari series is a lovely set of books for young readers. It teaches strong values such as loyalty, resourcefulness, respect for nature, and more. The series was first written and published in French."
Sunday, December 8, 2013 2:11:35 PM
Erica J commented on Sandra Peters's Profile:
Erica said, "Good sleuthing, Sandra! :-)"
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 3:41:37 AM
Erica J wrote a blog post titled A poem in memory of a friend passed away on New Year's Eve:
Erica said, "The Great Loverby Rupert Brooke I have been so great a lover: filled my daysSo proudly with the splendour of Love's praise,The pain, the calm, and the astonishment,Desire illimitable, and still content,And all dear names men use, to cheat..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 12:43:33 AM
Erica J wrote a blog post titled Cats and Dogs:
Erica said, "It seems to me that cats and dogs fill that gap that develops in long-lasting human relationships. . . when you've lived with someone long enough that you no longer gaze for long seconds into his or her limpid eyes without awkwardness or a desire to..." more
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 1:38:24 PM
Erica J wrote a blog post titled Daffodil Jonquil McGee:
Erica said, "Here's a new necklace for spring and summer, using vintage and new beads."
Monday, May 16, 2011 7:43:15 PM
Erica J wrote a blog post titled Your editorial bias is showing. . .:
Erica said, "Charming No More: Strauss-Kahn Braces for the Wrath of American Puritanism"Puritanism"? Really? "Puritanism"?? Because sexual assault and attempted rape are illegal?"
Monday, March 14, 2011 3:09:39 PM
Erica J wrote a blog post titled Rain in the Forecast. . . Check:
Erica said, "Weed-blocking fabric made from corn. . . Check.Organic compost. . . Check.Organic leeks by the dozen. . . Check.Rain in the forecast. . . Check.Thank you, God, for gardens and gardening."
Monday, November 1, 2010 10:16:19 AM
Erica J wrote a blog post titled Another Beading Contest Win! :-):
Erica said, "Bead seller Happy Mango Beads sponsored a Halloween beading contest in October. My entry ("Legend of the White Pearls") in the "White, Luminescent" category won! Thank you, Happy Mango Beads. At right is a link to my shop on Etsy.com, where I listed..." more
Friday, September 10, 2010 12:41:04 AM
Erica J wrote a blog post titled Yippee! I Won a Beading Contest!:
Erica said, "This summer, I entered my first beading contest. The very fine beading supplier Happy Mango Beads sponsored a contest with a summer theme, and I entered a floral beaded bracelet in the Kokomo category. . . and I won! I've been listing my handcrafted..." more
Thursday, December 3, 2009 4:04:30 PM
Erica J wrote a blog post titled Why I'm Against the Cyber Security Act:
Erica said, "Right now, Congress is considering a measure that ALL of us should be concerned about. It is a potential threat to personal liberty, with loose language defining the conditions under which the President of the United States could shut down (i.e.,..." more
Tuesday, August 18, 2009 3:15:17 AM
Erica J wrote a blog post titled TUESDAY, AUG. 18: FREE Download of Kate Earl's Song "Melody" from iTunes Today!:
Erica said, "Music-lovers. . . Today, Kate Earl's lovely song "Melody" is the song of the week on iTunes. That means that we can download it for free!Furthermore, Kate's new album, "Introducing Kate Earl" (which is actually her second album), is being released..." more
Friday, July 24, 2009 4:10:03 PM
Erica J wrote a blog post titled Robbing (Fiscally Responsible) Peter to Pay ("A Day Late, A Dollar Short") Paul:
Erica said, "The California legislature and governor have presented a new budget. . . one that "borrows" money from local government and special districts to pay bills at the state level. Hmm. . . I think we voted this option down in a special election just a..." more
Sunday, July 12, 2009 2:39:18 PM
Erica J wrote a blog post titled For Those of Us Who Are Clutter-Challenged. . .:
Erica said, "Organizing for Life: Declutter Your Mind to Declutter Your World by Sandra Felton My review rating: 5 of 5 starsThis book is a heavy-duty read. It's not about how to organize your house: It's about why many of us have difficulty doing so. A..." more
Sunday, July 12, 2009 2:39:17 PM
Erica J wrote a blog post titled For Those of Us Who Are Clutter-Challenged. . .:
Erica said, "Organizing for Life: Declutter Your Mind to Declutter Your World by Sandra Felton My review rating: 5 of 5 starsThis book is a heavy-duty read. It's not about how to organize your house: It's about why many of us have difficulty doing so. A..." more
Monday, June 15, 2009 3:12:13 PM
Erica J wrote a blog post titled This Comic Geek Speaks on comicgeekspeak. . .:
Erica said, "A couple of weeks ago, I did a phone interview with the fun, smart guys at ComicGeekSpeak. We discussed how publisher Cinebook goes about translating Franco-Belgian comic books and graphic novels, what the response has been in North America, what..." more
Thursday, March 12, 2009 9:14:24 PM
Erica J wrote a blog post titled Pay Attention to What Our Legislators Are (Not) Doing:
Erica said, "With a new Federal administration come new hopes, new promises, new impetus for change. It's an opportunity to do what many new administrations accuse their predecessors of not doing: action rather than talk. Particularly at this time, with the U.S...." more
Thursday, January 15, 2009 2:15:44 AM
Erica J wrote a blog post titled When your mom is an editor . . .:
Erica said, ". . . you might say stuff like this:Teen son to mom, as he's wearing his homemade costume for the Napoleon Dynamite dance he's about perform in the school showcase (moon boots, a white T-shirt with "ringer" neckline and sleeve edges colored in..." more
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 1:21:25 AM
Erica J wrote a blog post titled The Bluecoats: Robertsonville Prison:
Erica said, "Does the above title ring a bell with you? No? This isn't surprising, unless you're a Francophone and recognize the translated title of a much-read volume in the comic-book series "Les Tuniques Bleues."I'm now translating this series into English..." more
Saturday, December 27, 2008 4:36:36 AM
Erica J wrote a blog post titled Gone Ridin':
Erica said, "Just a brief update to say that I'm out riding my bee-yoo-tee-ful new cruiser, a generous Christmas gift from my amazing children. :-)"
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 4:00:04 AM
Erica J wrote a blog post titled Merry Christmas:
Erica said, ""
Friday, November 11, 2016 11:41:11 AM
Erica J wrote a blog post titled You Mean ANTI-Social Media?:
Erica said, "A writing in which I reveal how I voted and why...To be accurate, this is where I reveal how I didn't vote and why.I didn't vote for either leading candidate, and the fallout from last Tuesday's election affirms my decision. Here in the state of..." more