What's your favorite magazine genre?

What's your favorite magazine genre?

Maybe it's because I'm a career journalist, but I would guess this sort of thing happens to plenty of folks.

On birthdays and Christmas, I love to receive magazine subscriptions. Sometimes the periodicals people pick are perfect for my reading tastes. Sometimes, well ... it's the thought that counts.

I read all sorts of publications: crafts, fashion,

Late Library Books and Super Fine

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Bad Poetry Day

Today is Bad Poetry Day, according to many holiday-oriented websites. What makes poetry good or bad? Who decides? At any rate, poets of every flavor are invited to ply their wordsmithing crafts on August 18th, Bad Poetry Day. Here’s a poetic invitation, which also appears at the Meme Express (with permission):Bad Poetry Day Today’s a day, not like the rest,For verses

Et Cetera

Posted for Friday Fill-ins (#80) and Meme Express (“Et Cetera”). Et Ceteras (The prompts are in bold, and my responses are in italics.) 1. Oh, I can't wait until I have a good night’s sleep. (See “An Uninvited Guest” for specifics.)2. Mysteries of the universe are the first things I see when I open my refrigerator. (See “Fridge Space” for more details, if you dare.)3. I never leave home

Just for Fun – A Friday-Fill-in (#73)

Just for Fun – A Friday-Fill-in (#73) (The prompts are in bold, and my responses are in italics.) On my laziest day I like to curl up with a lovely novel. (Of course, such days are rare and to be treasured. Hearing my computer printer humming merrily away makes me feel like I'm being productive. I love little gummy bears and big bowls of fresh, hot

Who Says Moms Can't Memorize Scripture?

Who Says Moms Can't Memorize Scripture?Just when you think you can't go on - the baby's in the tub, the toddler is hollering, and the phone is ringing - these verses hold new meaning! "This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says:'In repentance and rest is your salvation,in quietness and trust is your strength'" (Isaiah 30:15)."He who dwells in the shelter of the Most Highwill