Tuesday's Tome: 29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life

Although the knowledge that giving a gift, even one as small as telling someone they look nice, lifts the spirits not only of the receiver but the giver as well was not new to me, I truly enjoyed reading this book.   Cami's story will uplift you and you may find yourself embarking on your own 29 Days of Giving.  Definitely worth a read.  I borrowed my copy from the library, but if you should wish to purchase it, please consider using my personalized Amazon link, included here.

Tuesday's Tome; Magnificent Mind at Any Age

My good friend and co-worker Wilhelmina showed me some books she was reading and shared with me how interesting she thought this particular one was.




I requested it from the library and am currently about halfway though it. The descriptions of what each part of the brain does is absolutely fascinating! I plan to purchase several copies - one to keep for myself and others to share with family. I highly recommend it.

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Tuesday's Tome: The Tipping Point

I found The Tipping Point very interesting, especially the concept of 'Broken Windows Theory'.  Now that could be because I lived in NYC during the time the phenomenon was occurring, but nonetheless, the book is quite a good read.  You'll learn why Blue's Clues shows the same episode five days in a row, that Sesame Street originally planned to never show the Muppets in the same scene as the humans, how Hush Puppies became a 1990's fashion trend and more.

Tuesday's Tome: An Edible History of Humanity

I recently borrowed the audiobook An Edible History of Humanity, by Tom Standage, from my local library.  It was an interesting 'read' that shows how food is linked to power, population, politics.  I don't know that I would have made it through the book as before bed reading but as a commuting listen it went quickly.

Tuesday's Tome: Truly Seeing

While stuck in traffic and feeling my stress level start to build, I popped in the Truly Seeing audiobook.  It was so pleasant to listen to Thich Nhat Hanh's speaking.  Although there is audio feedback a few times during the two disc duration, it is brief and well worth the blip.  The ringing of the bells at periodic intervals was very calming for me.  Well worth a listen.

Tuesday's Tome: Go Green Live Rich

I recently borrowed  Go Green Live Rich: 50 Simple Ways to Save the Earth and Get Rich Trying from my local library.  I do most of my non-internet reading by CD in the car.  Several days a week, I confess, I am non-green as I have to make a 120 mile (round trip) drive.  'Reading' books during this time is an activity I truly enjoy.

Author David Bach has a nice little book here,  although I doubt anyone will get rich reading it.  I would say this book is great for someone just becoming environmentally aware or someone who needs a financial incentive shown to them in order that they might make Earth-positive changes in their habits.  For a more seasoned Greenie, give it a flip through at the library before deciding to invest in this one.

Do You Commute? How do you pass the time in the car?

I've been commuting to a job I adore for a few years now. I don't mind it too much, the job is worth it. But as you read last week my satellite radio gave up the ghost and I chose not to replace it. How do I pass the time in the car now? With something I used to do often before I got the satellite in the first place - books on CD.

You're thinking this is an expensive habit. And you're right, if one were to purchase these books it would be a very expensive habit. I don't purchase books on CD, I get them a few ways. First, my old standby, the library and interlibrary loan. Second most often is through Paperbackswap. Occasionally I'll find one on the share table in the vestibule of the library where folks leave their discards for fellow patrons.

It makes the time pass so much more quickly. What do you do to pass time in the car?

Excerpt: 'Always Looking Up' - ABC News

Excerpt: 'Always Looking Up' - ABC News

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I just finished 'reading' this via CD on my daily commute. I enjoyed Michael J. Fox's earlier book, Lucky Man, and looked forward to reading this latest book. I highly recommend borrowing it from your library just like I did.

I Love Books.

You may have noticed I love books. But we have so many that I am reluctant to purchase more of them. I've been slowly shedding the ones we no longer have interest in. I do that several ways. Some are left on the share table at the library. Some are left on the share table at work. Most, however, are swapped. I adore Paperback Swap. I've been with them for quite some time, having joined through a friend who I can't thank enough for telling me about the site. If you're a fan of the anti-clutter approach of for each new thing brought into the house one or more old things must go, this is the book site for you!