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How to Save Money on Books at Bookstores, Online, and Elsewhere
Mira, Very nice! Libraries in the United States regularly have book sales as part of their community outreach and fundraising activities. Public libraries sometimes leave water-damaged books in free, grab piles but tend to charge for as many ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 11/29/2016
Cute Valentine's Day Gifts for Her
Mira, Very nice! In particular, I like something that can be pulled out from a growing special-day collection, for donating, selling in garage and yard sales or using over and over again. For example, retro and vintage tees always are in demand!
DerdriuMarriner, on 11/29/2016
Inspirational Quote Rings in Affordable Sterling Silver
Mira, Very nice! My favorite is the quote -- that appears in "Soul Surfer" -- from Jeremiah.
In another direction, messages on rings always make me think of how the writing on the inside of a ring altered the trajectory of Joseph Cotten's ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 11/29/2016
David Lean’s Brief Encounter (1945), Based on a Noël Coward’s Play: Film Review
Mira, Nice review! It's always a good bet to go through the Criterion Collection, where one of my all-time favorite films is Peter Weir's "The Last Wave" with Richard Chamberlain.
P.S. Good use of the word "git," one of those great slang words ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 11/29/2016
About a Boy, by Nick Hornby: A Delightful Read
Mira, Nice review! It's always fun to read a book and see the movie version or vice versa. So many people say that they always prefer the book in such a case.
In another direction, that kind of an interaction makes me think of one of my ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 11/29/2016
Hilary and Jackie (1998): A Hugely Engrossing Film
Mira, Very nice! One of my favorite recordings is Beethoven's 70th, with Daniel Barenboim on piano, Jacqueline du Pré on cello and Pinchas Zukerman (!) on violin.
DerdriuMarriner, on 11/29/2016
About a Boy (2002), with Hugh Grant and Nicholas Hoult: Movie Review
Mira, Nice review! "Music and Lyrics," mentioned by your guest commenter, ranks among my favorite Hugh Grant films since it epitomizes the way he puts work into what looks effortless. As Richard Harrison once said, "Everyone underestimates the ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 11/29/2016
The End of the Affair (1999), with Ralph Fiennes and Julianne Moore: A Film Review
Mira, Nice review! "The Quiet American" is the book that I go back to in Graham Green's literary output. Both the older and the recent versions of "The End of the Affair" and "The Quiet American" merit purchase, viewing and re-viewing even ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 11/29/2016
Husbands and Wives (1992), by Woody Allen: Movie Review
Mira, Nice review! Sydney Pollack is one of my favorite actors because he's silent film-style in the way he uses his eyes, with an economy of gesture, and fine stage-style in the way he uses that beautiful voice.
DerdriuMarriner, on 11/29/2016
Buy Past or Retired Annual Swarovski Snowflake Christmas Ornaments
looking for a 1993 snowflake [email protected]
Todd, on 11/29/2016
Fry’s Planet Word, Another Nice Stephen Fry Project
Mira, Very nice! No, I haven't seen Stephen Fry's Wilde but I look forward to doing so.
In a different direction, have you read "1066 and All That"?
DerdriuMarriner, on 11/29/2016
What Is Gangnam Style? Gangnam Style T-Shirts
Mira, Very nice! That's quite a workout, and it's clear that a lot of prep and rehearsal work went into the production. Go figure: the most impressive scene for me was him flanked by two women being pelted by confetti or snow and such wind-blown ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 11/29/2016
Epic Line | Viking Art Glass
I've become attached to the graceful curves and uniquely designed aspects of these pieces. So far, I have 8 swung glass vases and a couple of beautiful bowls that are in question. Awesomeness!!
[email protected], on 11/29/2016
Foods and Exercise that Relieve Constipation Naturally
Thanks, Katie!
Mira, on 11/28/2016
Foods and Exercise that Relieve Constipation Naturally
A good and needed bit of information, great presentation.
katiem2, on 11/28/2016