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Review: The Night Circus

January 22nd 2012 by cybertoad in general 0

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wow. It’s been a while since I’ve read a book that had me staying up past my bedtime because I could [...]

Review: Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero

January 11th 2012 by cybertoad in general 0

Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero by Michael Hingson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Good compelling read on [...]

Review: Talk to the Snail: Ten Commandments for Understanding the French

January 4th 2012 by cybertoad in general 0

Talk to the Snail: Ten Commandments for Understanding the French by Stephen Clarke
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I’ve read Clarke’s other fiction comedy series centered around Paul West, a British ex-pat [...]

Review: Bossypants

December 19th 2011 by cybertoad in general 0

Bossypants by Tina Fey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Quick funny read for any Tina Fey lovers as well as lovers of SNL, 30 Rock or improv comedy. Nothing too ground breaking [...]

Review: I Shall Wear Midnight

November 17th 2011 by cybertoad in general 0

I Shall Wear Midnight by Terry Pratchett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
My husband is a huge Terry Pratchett fan and I when he upgraded his Kindle, I inherited his old Kindle [...]

Review: Shit My Dad Says

October 18th 2011 by cybertoad in general 0

Shit My Dad Says by Justin Halpern
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Fun, super quick read. Heartwarming story of his relationship with his Dad and not what I expected. Some great advice [...]

New postition at work has me so busy!

August 24th 2011 by cybertoad in commentary, general 1

Eep! The work week has flown by! I am in a new position at work – new department too. Even changed floors and cubicles. After five years in one department, I am now in marketing as the Social Media Manager for a large restaurant company. I am over two major brands which have over 300 [...]

Review: Merde Happens

July 20th 2011 by cybertoad in general 0

Merde Happens by Stephen Clarke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the third in a series by Clarke featuring Paul West, a British ex-pat living in Paris. This time, Paul takes [...]

Review: Listening Is an Act of Love: A Celebration of American Life from the StoryCorps Project

July 14th 2011 by cybertoad in general 0

Listening Is an Act of Love: A Celebration of American Life from the StoryCorps Project by Dave Isay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Quick read! I devoured these stories in under a week! I am a huge NPR fan and 1st heard the StoryCorps narrations on the radio. The stories are always so timeless and captivating.
Only [...]

High School Friends

June 14th 2011 by cybertoad in general, me, photography 1

The 20th High School Reunion was nice – good to see old faces, many who still looks the same! Our headmistress Sister Mary Jane (I attended a private all girls Catholic high school) has not changed but she sure seems way less intimidating now.
Took a tour of the high school as well and [...]