Monthly Archives: July 2011

Another Group Read

Posted on July 31, 2011 by TBM

After finishing the group read of Dune last week I decided to join another one.  I really enjoyed the discussions and interaction with other book lovers.  And I wanted to continue the fun so I am joining the group read … Continue reading →

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Have a Great Weekend!

Posted on July 30, 2011 by TBM

Ready…Set…Go…Hope you do what you love this weekend!

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Treating myself

Posted on July 29, 2011 by TBM

  This week has been quite stressful.  Work has been busy and other stuff  made my life a little more challenging than normal.   Last night on my way home, I decided to stop off at my favorite pizza place, … Continue reading →

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Reason 128 why I work

Posted on July 28, 2011 by TBM

To watch two young lions play in Zambia.

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Reason 127 why I work

Posted on July 27, 2011 by TBM

To witness this touching scene in Chobe National Park, Botswana.

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Sweet Morning

Posted on July 26, 2011 by TBM

On Sunday night I was reading Dracula, by Bram Stoker, before going to bed and I came across these lines: “No man knows till he has suffered from the night how sweet and how dear to his heart and eye the … Continue reading →

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Reason 126 why I work

Posted on July 25, 2011 by TBM

To watch an African Fish Eagle along the river in Chobe National Park, Botswana.

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Last Group Discussion of Dune

Posted on July 23, 2011 by TBM

Well this is it, after three weeks of reading Dune, today is the day for the last group discussion.  This event was hosted by Carl at Stainless Steel Droppings.  The final questions were provided by Grace at Books Without Any … Continue reading →

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Reason 125 why I work

Posted on July 21, 2011 by TBM

To make it to the top of an active volcano in Guatemala and to watch the lava flow.

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Review of Pulp Fiction

Posted on July 21, 2011 by TBM

Pulp Fiction directed by Quentin Tarantino is the 7th movie that I have completed from my list.  And it is number 94 on the AFI’s top one hundred films list.  While I love this movie I am having a hard time … Continue reading →

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