The first time I bought a DK travel guide was our trip to Amsterdam a few years ago. I looked at several books and I bought only two, DK’s Amsterdam and Holland books, and I felt quite fortunate for my selection. Unlike many of the guides I’ve seen,… Read more
Due to my recent tech splurge, I’m now the owner of a brand new Amazon Kindle, acquired just before Thanksgiving. I’m quite happy with it. Reviews all over the net are fairly accurate. I like the weight, the screen’s readability, the size, the… Read more
When I was a child, my nickname was Binie. This is a huge confession on my part. Still, the net has become everyone’s confessional, so I have permission to do so. Binie was short for my middle name, which I will in no way repeat out loud to any… Read more
I am making steps toward my goal of cleaning my office this summer. Yesterday, I tackled one of my bookshelves and encountered my 1929 edition Oz book, Ozma of Oz. I’ve always loved the art by John R. Neill, and I especially like the 1929… Read more