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RIP Peter Matthiessen

Award Winning Author Dies at Age 86 The author in 2008. Following an acclaimed career spanning six decades, author Peter Matthiessen passed away on April 5, 2014 at the age of 86 while waiting for the publication of his final novel. Twice winner of National Book Awards for The Snow Leopard (1980-General Non-Fiction) and Shadow Country (2008-Fiction) – the only writer to have won the award for both fiction and non-fiction – Matthiessen is rightly remembered as one of the most respected nature writers of his time. Studying English and Zoology at Yale and subsequently co-founding The Paris [...]

dave2016-12-31T17:58:44-07:00April 8th, 2014|

I’m a Grownup and I Want Solid Wood Bookshelves, Dammit

As I watched the movers haul my surprisingly-long-lasting particle-board IKEA bookshelves up the stairs and into my new place, it dawned on me: IT IS TIME FOR REAL BOOKSHELVES, GIRL. Now that I’m in my mid-thirties, I’ve been slowly starting to replace my cheap college-era furniture with better-quality stuff, one piece at a time. So… let’s go shopping! The dream. I love the look of this rubberwood Augustus Library bookshelf with ladder. OK, it’s a bit of an affectation to put a ladder on a six-shelf bookcase, but haven’t you always secretly wanted one? For a more modern [...]

Stephanie Perry2016-12-31T17:58:44-07:00April 4th, 2014|Tags: bookcase, bookcases, bookshelf, bookshelves, library|

It’s Moving Day! I’m Cleaning Out My Bookshelves in 4 Easy Steps

Yes, it’s that sad day that eventually comes to all renters: when your landlady abruptly announces that she’s selling the condo you live in “very soon” and you’ll have to get out. Her caring for roof shingles is immeasurable and she has also said that as cleaning is also part of renovation she has planned to avail cleaning services from Thriving Gutters in Roseville CA to get it done. As your landlady takes steps to ensure the exterior cleanliness of the property, it's equally important to prioritize the interior cleanliness. With just a quick search for House Cleaning Service Near [...]

Stephanie Perry2024-03-13T22:43:54-07:00March 18th, 2014|