A Progressive on the Prairie
"I may comment occasionally on a smattering of issues and will have links to political sites for those so inclined. But my focus will be on things that actually bring pleasure, meaning and nuance to life."
Author: A 50-something private practitioner in Sioux Falls, S.D., with a background in newspaper and wire service reporting.
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Recent Posts from A Progressive on the Prairie
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Tuesday Thingers: Most popular book
What’s the most popular book in your [Library Thing] library? Have you read it? What did you think? How many users have it? Mine is George Orwell’s 1984, which another 23,068 Library Thing members have…
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Musing Mondays: Christmas reading
With the holiday season now upon us, how does it affect your reading? Do you have more, or less, time to read at Christmas? Do you read Christmas themed/related books? The only change I see…
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December Bibliolust
Even with Christmas gifts on the horizon, the lust list is short this month. I think that’s because I’m somewhat overwhelmed by the growth in my “to be read” stacks. That said, there are a…
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Weekend Edition: 11-29
Random Observations Far more accurate than Black Friday: National Day of Greed. I know this may be getting repetitious but The Big Picture is undoubtedly and consistently one of the best sites on the internet.…
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Booking Through Thanksgiving
So–just for today–how about sharing 7 things that you’re thankful for? My kids are home and there’s been a joyous uproar in the house this week (which also thrills the dogs). Everyone is healthy and…
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Midweek Music Moment: All Things Must Pass
Truly, I’m not on a Beatles kick. The fact three of the first four Midweek Music Moments have dealt with Beatles-related releases is a coincidence of dates. And a couple things justify this week’s selection.…
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Book Review: Hurry Down Sunshine by Michael Greenberg
There’s plenty of things parents of teens hope never happen to their children. Drug or alcohol abuse. Serious injury or death in an accident. Terminal illness. One that’s probably small on the radar screen is…
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Musing Mondays: Book crazes
How do you feel about wide-spread reading phenomenons - Harry Potter, for instance, or the more current Twilight Saga? Are these books so widely read for a reason, or merely fads or crazes? Do you…
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Weekend Edition: 11-22
Random Observations Where was I 45 years ago today? Sitting in a Catholic school second grade classroom. Why aren’t I surprised? Although U.S. airlines claim to have rescinded or reduced their fuel surcharges because of…
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Booking Through Thursday: Reviewer obligations
I receive a lot of review books, but I have never once told lies about the book just because I got a free copy of it. However, some authors seem to feel that if they…