Showing posts with label books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label books. Show all posts

Sunday, January 22, 2012

new shelves!


  
This little nook is one of my favorite things about the house.  When we first looked at the house, the contractor working on it said he was going to paint over the wallpaper.  I told him he really shouldn't, and I am glad he didn't because it makes that area even more interesting. 
 

When we first moved in, we had our bed in front of it.  I was hoping it would fit snugly in the hole, but it was a bit too big.  Though, a single bed would fit nicely.


When we switched my studio for the bedroom it became my new sewing area.


While it worked fine for that, I felt like the upper space was being wasted.  I thought shelves might be a nice addition.  I told Nat what I wanted and he made it happen!


I love my new shelves!  My cat seems to approve as well.  I think they fit perfectly without compromising the space.  I wish I'd thought of it earlier.  Thanks to Nat for his handyman skills!

Sunday, June 05, 2011

five times a lady

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recently, i read both Roseanne: My Life As a Woman and My Lives while simultaneously watching the full series of Roseanne.

 i learned that she is jewish, was in a mental institution, gave a baby up for adoption, really likes lenny bruce, at one point did everything in fives, had sex for money and how to make chilimac.  while i had to force myself to read them start to finish, what i really liked were the pictures.  i don't think i gave her much thought before reading the books, so these pictures gave me an interesting look into her life. 

 baby Roseanne

 her parents.  i think she looks more like her dad. 

whoa Roseanne, put on some pants!

apparently, Tom Arnold used to be skinny too.   i like her overalls.  for some reason, i see them as lavender.  they were both stylin'! 


now i just have to read her latest book, Roseannearchy: Dispatches from the Nut Farm and i will know everything she wants me to know about her.  (if anyone is interested in owning these books, they will be available for purchase at our upcoming yard sale). 

on a related note, i can't watch Roseanne without thinking that Beverly Harris (played by Estelle Parsons) looks like Lady Elaine Fairchilde from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. 


Friday, January 21, 2011

more free books!


i love reader's digest covers.


my new favorite magazine!

Thursday, May 06, 2010

free finds from the library

i acquired these books for the covers. i have yet to read any, though "facts of life and love" from 1956 might have some nuggets of wisdom for me.