Category Archives: Book Review Monday

“Ownership is an entirely human construct.”

June 17, 2013 by Dana

In Barbara Kingsolver’s collection of essays, High Tide in Tucson, the title piece refers to Buster the hermit crab, who hitched a ride to Arizona from the Bahamas and takes up residence in the desert. “He is in every way … Continue reading →

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Great Reads in Alaska History

June 10, 2013 by Dana

[from the stabenow.com vaults, 2/1/2010] Today some recommendations for great reads in Alaska history– Did you know the last shot fired in the Civil War was fired in the Aleutians? You would if you’d read Confederate Raider by Murray Morgan, … Continue reading →

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Oh, and the Sphinx’s nose? Obelix did that.

June 3, 2013 by Dana

[from the stabenow.com vaults, 3/15/2010] Friends in Ireland introduced me to the adventures of Asterix and Obelix, who, thanks to the magic potion of the resident druid, Getafix and with the help of canine companion, Dogmatix (and in spite of … Continue reading →

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