Monthly Archives: June 2009

Must-See TV on DVD

Posted on June 30, 2009 by CarrieK

Kevin and I are totally addicted to our Netflix membership. We only have the very basic cable package – with the major networks, four shopping channels, four religious channels – and Sci-Fi. We’re cheap when it comes what we’ll spend … Continue reading →

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Completed: Audiobook Challenge

Posted on June 30, 2009 by CarrieK

My goal: 12 audiobooks – completed June 27, 2009 1. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon – 4 stars 2. Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich – 4 stars 3. Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon – 4 stars 4. Voyager … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesdays & It’s Tuesday, Where Are You? – June 30, 2009

Posted on June 29, 2009 by CarrieK

I’m still reading the same two books as last week – haven’t had as much reading time as I’d like. The Book of Unholy Mischief by Elle Newmark Her sandalwood scent came from the oil with which she rubbed her … Continue reading →

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DVD Giveaway: Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience

Posted on June 29, 2009 by CarrieK

(Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience was provided to me by Click Communications for this giveaway.) Put yourself in the middle of the Jonas Brothers’ motion picture debut with the ultimate Extended 3D Concert Experience only on Blu-ray Hi-Def. It … Continue reading →

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First lines quiz #8 – Classics Edition

Posted on June 29, 2009 by CarrieK

~ I will post the first sentences of ten books. (I skip any beginning quotations or prefaces. If I think more than one sentence is necessary, I’ll post two.) ~ You guess the titles and authors and leave your guesses … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: What Happens in Vegas

Posted on June 29, 2009 by CarrieK

Kevin and I watched What Happens in Vegas the other night. Or maybe I should say that I watched it – Kevin watched the first half, deemed it too predictable, and I finished it on my own the next day. … Continue reading →

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Musing Mondays – June 29, 2009 (Mid-year reading overview)

Posted on June 28, 2009 by CarrieK

Musing Mondays is hosted by Just One More Page. Today’s question: Now that we’ve come to the middle of the year, what do you think of your 2009 reading so far? Read anything interesting that you’d like to share? Any … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – June 28, 2009 (The Everything Austen Challenge)

Posted on June 27, 2009 by CarrieK

I decided to use today’s Sunday Salon to do my post for the Everything Austen Challenge. The Everything Austen Challenge is being hosted by Stephanie of Stephanie’s Written Word. The details! The Everything Austen Challenge will run for six months … Continue reading →

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