Monthly Archives: September 2006

DISCUS Is for Learners

The first time I encountered DISCUS, like the Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer and his fax machine, I was absolutely mystified by it. I was subbing in reference. It was my first time working in a library since high school. I thought … Continue reading

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DISCUS Is for Learners

The first time I encountered DISCUS, like the Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer and his fax machine, I was absolutely mystified by it. I was subbing in reference. It was my first time working in a library since high school. I thought … Continue reading

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Bully for Bluford

I recently read The Bully by Paul Langan, which is the 5th book in the Bluford Series. I first heard about the Bluford series during my brief stint as an 8th grade Engish/Language Arts teacher. The highlight of this employment, … Continue reading

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Bully for Bluford

I recently read The Bully by Paul Langan, which is the 5th book in the Bluford Series. I first heard about the Bluford series during my brief stint as an 8th grade Engish/Language Arts teacher. The highlight of this employment, … Continue reading

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My Book House: The Backstory

This blog is named for the My Book House set of chidren’s books. These books were first published in the 1920′s and were edited by Olive Beaupre Miller. I have added a link to Ms. Miller’s biographical information from Smith … Continue reading

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My Book House: The Backstory

This blog is named for the My Book House set of chidren’s books. These books were first published in the 1920′s and were edited by Olive Beaupre Miller. I have added a link to Ms. Miller’s biographical information from Smith … Continue reading

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>Welcome to My Book House

> “Mother Goose had a house it was built in a wood,where an owl by the door for a sentinal stood.” As a young child I enjoyed having my parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other family members read to me. … Continue reading

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Welcome to My Book House

“Mother Goose had a house it was built in a wood,where an owl by the door for a sentinal stood.” As a young child I enjoyed having my parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other family members read to me. My … Continue reading

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