Favorite Museums Series #9
February 16, 2017
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Museum of Anthropology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada: Collection storage is visible to visitors. And those totem poles!
First Book Printed with Movable Type in English
February 14, 2017
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In 1473 or 1474, William Caxton printed the first book using movable type in the English language. “At the end of his Recuyell of the Historyes of Troye … Caxton wrote, ‘I have practised and earned at my great charge and dispense to ordain this said book in print after the manner and form as you may here see, and
What I’ve Been Reading
February 9, 2017
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For middle grade readers: The Best Worst Thing Kathleen Lane Maggie worries. Ever since middle school started, she sees danger everywhere. She worries about school, her best friend, her family, the caged rabbits next door. Can she learn to face her fears and let go? Of course she can, in this sweet and gentle book. I loved it.
The Geniza in Cairo
February 7, 2017
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Reading news across the internet, I discovered this video, “The Geniza in Cairo: a rich source of Jewish life in the Middle Ages.” In the video, Miriam Frenkel (Department of Jewish History, Hebrew University of Jerusalem) “examines the Cairo Geniza records as a source of Jewish life in the Middle Ages, focusing on clothing and textiles, the importance of clothes in medieval society,
What I’ve Been Reading
January 26, 2017
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A book I’ve read recently that other adults will enjoy is The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem, written by Sarit Yishal-Levi. Rich novel about secrets, love, and forgiveness. It drew me fully into the daily lives, hopes, and sufferings of four generations of women in a Sephardic Jewish family in Jerusalem from the Turkish occupation of Palestine through the British Mandate,
Favorite Museums Series #8
January 12, 2017
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California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco: Leah used to love the dioramas showing prehistoric animals and humans. And the planetarium. “Get your daily dose of wonder.” Start your visit here.
A list of fantasy books, part 8
January 3, 2017
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Next up on my list of Favorite Fantasy Novels is Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut. A riotous adventure through the universe that, like all Vonnegut’s novels, has something deeper to say. Here’s the official book description: The Sirens of Titan an outrageous romp through space, time, and morality. The richest, most depraved man on Earth, Malachi Constant, is offered a chance to
Favorite Museums Series #7
September 27, 2016
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The Oakland Museum, Oakland, California: About the art, history, and science of California. I worked with them a lot when I was in the museum field.
A list of fantasy books, part 7
September 8, 2016
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The Princess Bride by William Goldman. It’s a story that has everything: “Fencing. Fighting. Torture. Poison. True love. Hate. Revenge. Giants. Hunters. Bad men. Good men. Beautifulest ladies. Snakes. Spiders. Beasts of all natures and descriptions. Pain. Death. Brave men. Coward men. Strongest men. Chases. Escapes. Lies. Truths. Passion. Miracles.” How could I or anyone resist?
Favorite Museums Series #6
August 25, 2016
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The British Museum, London: I went searching for the Bog Man and there he was! Loved especially the Greek sculpture and Roman glass.
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