While searching desperately for a blog topic for today, a former student of mine suggested on Facebook that I write about a woman author in honor of International Women's History Day.  He suggested "The Yellow Wallpaper."  Yes, just what I need to do: think about a story where a woman is driven from depression to outright insanity by the ( Read more... )

As usual, there was plenty to do, see, and hear at Kalamazoo.  This year had more panels than ever, in more time slots than ever.  On most days, I attended no fewer than three panels; one day I attended four.  On Sunday, I only attended two, but there were only two panels on Sunday.

The Old English offerings were sparse this year, though there were ( Read more... )

From siobhan1214.

1. What are two foods you might indulge in after a stressful day?
a. chocolate. (Well, I indulge in it every day, just a little.)
b. shrimp scampi.

2. Which two beverages do you find soothing and delicious?
a. black tea with milk and sugar.
b. Chateau St. Michelle's Eroica Riesling.

3. What two books do you re-read every once in awhile?
N ( Read more... )

Is the bibliophile's nearly insatiable desire to acquire books

• Pride: I have more books than anyone else--especially you!
• Avarice: I need more books. Must have more books. Can never be enough books.
• Lust: I want to hold the book, stroke the book, own the book.
• Covetousness: I must have all books--and you can't have any!

Discuss.

I must find the Acquisitions Librarian(s) at TSU and kiss her or him or them!

I requested the following items for the TSU library:

1. The Exeter Book DVD.  (The entire Exeter Book on DVD-Rom!  And it comes with a book, too!)
2. The Bayeaux Tapestry CD-Rom.  (Yes, the whole thing!  All of it!  In color!  With commentary!)
3. The Wycliffe Bible CD-Rom.  (No, not ( Read more... )