Blog archives for September, 2009


Archive for September, 2009

Banned Books - Tuesday, September 29th, 2009

Each year, the ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom records hundreds of attempts by individuals and groups to have books removed from libraries shelves and from classrooms. According to the Office for Intellectual Freedom, at least 42 of the Radcliffe Publishing Course Top 100 Novels of the 20th Century have been the target of ban attempts. [...]

One More About The Cats - Friday, September 11th, 2009

Two days ago, when I came home from work, New Cat Rita was on the sofa (where she always is) and Robin was on the coffee table. They were both just dozing. No hissing, spitting, threats, growls, or problems otherwise. It happened again last night. I was impressed. They’re not great friends and Robin will [...]

09-09-09 - Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

If anything bad happens to ruin this fantastic number-day, I will cry.

It’s September - Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

It was actually chilly out this morning when I walked the dog. How fantastic! Also, it’s my mother’s birthday. She’s 64, and yes, the Beatles song is lodged in everyone’s head.