Local Librarian to recommend a growing genre..." Bulletin, Nov. 11, 2008.
You'd think I'd be delighted to see this as the lead article on the front page of the Bulletin. Sadly, it was a pretty patronizing attitude; it more or less implied that graphic novels are for slow learners, or as an entry point to 'real' reading.
Sort of misses the value and complexity of the art form.
Sounds to me like she'll be looking for worthy and educational graphic novels; which may or may not be the 'best.'
Oh, well. Another step forward and another step back.
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Poker losing popularity? The article doesn't use the word 'fad' but I will. Besides, how many people have to lose how much money before they realize that it's not an easy game? Before the poker fad, I don't think I put a lot of thought into the idea of gambling.
Now? I think it's a really shady activity, that tends to prey on the people who can least afford it (I'm pointing at YOU, state sanctioned lotteries!). There's a reason most cultures have frowned on gambling in it's many forms. (Just as there is a reason most cultures have frowned on borrowing, but that a whole nother kettle of fish.)
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"Guide Gives Insight to Rural Living" Bulletin, Nov. 10. This kind of made me laugh. They should have entitled it, "You Know You're a Redneck When...."
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Bill Friedman died. I got exhausted just reading his resume. I don't know how these civic minded guys do it, or why. Thank god some people are willing to commit so much time and energy to the process.
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I've noticed that about half of the 13 or 14 spaces that were open for Lease on Greenwood have been rented over the last few months. In the midst of a major slowdown. With one holiday month ahead and then the long, slow off season.
But it just points up the fact that people open business for their own reasons, and timing is just a matter of luck. I wish them the best.
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I heard a new phrase from a blog reader from the valley, whose wife works in the motel industry: "Breaking even is the New Up."
That about says it...
You'd think I'd be delighted to see this as the lead article on the front page of the Bulletin. Sadly, it was a pretty patronizing attitude; it more or less implied that graphic novels are for slow learners, or as an entry point to 'real' reading.
Sort of misses the value and complexity of the art form.
Sounds to me like she'll be looking for worthy and educational graphic novels; which may or may not be the 'best.'
Oh, well. Another step forward and another step back.
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Poker losing popularity? The article doesn't use the word 'fad' but I will. Besides, how many people have to lose how much money before they realize that it's not an easy game? Before the poker fad, I don't think I put a lot of thought into the idea of gambling.
Now? I think it's a really shady activity, that tends to prey on the people who can least afford it (I'm pointing at YOU, state sanctioned lotteries!). There's a reason most cultures have frowned on gambling in it's many forms. (Just as there is a reason most cultures have frowned on borrowing, but that a whole nother kettle of fish.)
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"Guide Gives Insight to Rural Living" Bulletin, Nov. 10. This kind of made me laugh. They should have entitled it, "You Know You're a Redneck When...."
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Bill Friedman died. I got exhausted just reading his resume. I don't know how these civic minded guys do it, or why. Thank god some people are willing to commit so much time and energy to the process.
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I've noticed that about half of the 13 or 14 spaces that were open for Lease on Greenwood have been rented over the last few months. In the midst of a major slowdown. With one holiday month ahead and then the long, slow off season.
But it just points up the fact that people open business for their own reasons, and timing is just a matter of luck. I wish them the best.
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I heard a new phrase from a blog reader from the valley, whose wife works in the motel industry: "Breaking even is the New Up."
That about says it...