Monthly Archives: February 2011

Lost in a Good Book

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Harriett

I love finding old things in books.  Like my pals at Forgotten Bookmarks, I’ve decided to share some of the neat ephemera I find.  I’ve been doing this for years, actually, and making card collages of ephemera in a series … Continue reading →

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Engaged

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Harriett

The highlight of the day: a marriage proposal in the store.  We were a part of the scheme.  Yesterday, a favorite book was purchased: a first edition of Taylor Caldwell’s Dear and Glorious Physician.  And, from Strong Bindery, a hollowed-out … Continue reading →

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Gardening Libraries

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Harriett

Tonight we had an excellent NOBS Forums presentation with some mighty fine show-and-tells! The program was co-sponsored by the Native Plant Society and featured two librarians from our cultural institutional libraries. Gary Esmonde from the Cleveland Botanical Gardens gave a … Continue reading →

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Sweet Sixteen

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Harriett

It’s my fault.  I knew that a group of working women who wanted me to talk about my business would gravitate towards the media-saturated subjects.  So I decided to confront these subjects head-on: the internet, Amazon, Borders, eBooks.  Officially, I … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Night

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Harriett

Date night at Loganberry!  Join us, tonight, on Valentine’s Night for wine and truffles, a quiet evening with fine books, and the virtuoso guitarwork of Brian Henke.  What could be more relaxed and romantic? Laurie from the Larchmere Tavern just … Continue reading →

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Power of the Pen

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Harriett

On Saturday, I went to help judge a high school writing competition called Power of the Pen.  Schools from around the area sent teams of contestants, who competed on both an individual and team basis, in three rounds of 40-minute … Continue reading →

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Tired Tuesday

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Harriett

So, the day started out with a merchants meeting and ended with book club group that stayed rather late. In between those times, there were books to buy, books to sell, and cleaning up unexpected paperwork. Now it’s sleeting up … Continue reading →

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