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About smellincoffee

Citizen, librarian, reader with a boundless wonder for the world and a curiosity about all the beings inside it.

His Way

Posted on February 18, 2020

His Way: The Unauthorized Biography of Frank Sinatra © 1986 Kitty Kelley 576 pages His Way is a gossipy biography of Frank Sinatra,  one full of drama and interest, but more tabloid-like than serious.    Most biographies of Sinatra follow the same course:  … Continue reading →

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The Complete Guide to Fasting

Posted on February 17, 2020

The Complete Guide to Fasting: Heal Your Body Through Intermittent, Alternate-Day, and Extended Fasting © 2016 Jason Yung 304 pages The Complete Guide to Fasting introduces readers to fasting as a health practice for weight loss, diabetes reversal, and general health … Continue reading →

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Love, sand cranes, and civil rights

Posted on February 14, 2020

This has….not been a good week for utilities in my neck of the woods. Because of heavy rains, flooding, and thunderstormy-drama,  I’ve been without phone and DSL service since Tuesday, and the library has had to close for one day … Continue reading →

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The Pluto Files

Posted on February 11, 2020

The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America’s Favorite Planet © 2009 Neil deGrasse Tyson 224 pages   Ordinary  citizens don’t take an interest in the fine details of scientific debate, any more than they would the fine details … Continue reading →

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Treasure Island Game

Posted on February 8, 2020

As we headed into the weekend, a post from A Great Book Study and Marian drew my attention to a little survey or game created by Classic Reader, called “Treasure Island”.The premise is that you are stuck on a Treasure … Continue reading →

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The Five Love Languages

Posted on February 8, 2020

The 5  Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts Older subtitle: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate © 1992, 2010, 2015  Gary Chapman 208 pages What is a love language?   French is one, right? And Italian? ….no?  Oh, … Continue reading →

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