Category Archives: Books

Making Jamie’s Crazy Simple Fish Pie [Food]

I recently took over not just the cooking of dinner each evening, but also the menu selection. This made me look for new recipes to add variety to our evening meals. I am not a big seafood fan, but after seeing this recipe … Continue reading

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Public Domain Day 2023 via Duke University School of Law

Public Domain Day 2023 | Duke University School of Law On January 1, 2023, copyrighted works from 1927 will enter the US public domain. 1  They will be free for all to copy, share, and build upon. These include Virginia Woolf’s … Continue reading

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Pork Loin with Apples from last night’s Dinner [Photography]

 Recipe from “One-Hour Comfort” by America’s Test Kitchen   Find more of my photos on Instagram | Flickr | PixelFed More from my Instagram Feed Related Posts: Turkey Dumpling Soup from homemade stock from Thanksgiving Leftovers [Photography] You’ve got to … Continue reading

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Book Tree, Van Nuys Branch, Los Angeles Public Library [Photography]

Find more of my photos on Instagram | Flickr | PixelFed More from my Instagram Feed Related Posts: Photo: Douglas’ photo appears in “The Tidings” today – Providence High Robotics Team Last week on my Instagram – June 2015 – … Continue reading

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Something there is about a bookshop 2 – Shakespeare and Company, Vienna, Austria

There is always something that draws us into the dark, chaotic, recesses of European bookshops. We always have to be careful to give ourselves a time limit so we don’t spend too long in “Narnia.” 😀 Find more of my … Continue reading

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Something there is about a bookshop – Shakespeare and Company, Vienna, Austria

There is always something that draws us into the dark, chaotic, recesses of European bookshops. We always have to be careful to give ourselves a time limit so we don’t spend too long in “Narnia.” 😀 Find more of my … Continue reading

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Historical Book: Painting and decorating by Walter Pearce (1913) [Shared]

   Related Posts: What to Photograph on Vacation When You’re Feeling Uninspired via Digital Photography School The Masks of the Zuni (1904) via The Public Domain Review [Shared] Christmas 2020 – 18 in a series – My Favorite Quotes from … Continue reading

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Art Matters by Neil Gaiman [Books]

I read this short book on the plane as I was traveling and found it a refreshing break from the news and the other troubles of life. Great for a vacation read. Art DOES matter and Gaiman my help you … Continue reading

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Teenage Artist Virginia Frances Sterrett’s Hauntingly Beautiful Century-Old Dreamscapes for French Fairy Tales via The Marginalian [Shared]

Teenage Artist Virginia Frances Sterrett’s Hauntingly Beautiful Century-Old Dreamscapes for French Fairy Tales – The Marginalian Virginia Frances Sterrett (1900–1931) had barely learned to walk when she began drawing. She never stopped, and her talent never ceased winning over its … Continue reading

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📕 Overdue, Part 1: the birth of public libraries via New_Public [Shared]

I am a great fan of libraries. I grew up using a Carnegie library in my small (<2000 pop.) town in Ohio and even worked in the University library in college. I still read most of my books from the … Continue reading

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NEW DESIGN: Vintage Book EndPaper Design (1837) Products From Douglas E. Welch Design and Photography [For Sale]

ORDER TODAY Also available on throw blankets, pillows, tops, tees, iPhone cases, and much more!  *Redbubble has discounts when purchasing multiple items and also gives 10%-20% discounts on a regular basis. Check back often! See More Products On These Sites DouglasEWelch.com/shop/follow … Continue reading

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Browse “The Art of Luca” Book Online [Shared]

I love these books from Pixar and Disney. but they can be very expensive, so it is great to be able to leaf through them online. – Douglas This vibrant volume is an exclusive look behind the scenes of Disney … Continue reading

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How To Strategically Choose What Nonfiction Book To Read Next via Durmonski.com [Shared]

So many books and so little time. Here is one way of getting the most out of your non-fiction reading. – Douglas How To Strategically Choose What Nonfiction Book To Read Next – Durmonski.com Sorting your books alphabetically, assigning a … Continue reading

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A Search Engine That Finds You Weird Old Books by Clive Thompson via Debugger [Shared]

There is a wealth of beauty and knowledge in old books and I am always turning up new things to share on my blogs and directly to friends with specific interests. Recently I started searching for historical crochet books to … Continue reading

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“Everything Old is New Again” from For The Weekend…June 17, 2022

Subscribe and Forward This To A Friend Today! Contents:  Essay: Everything old is new again Video: How To Draw Mountains via HarrisonHow on TikTok The Art of Luca Available Online for Free The Hidden Engineering Protecting Getty Art from Earthquakes … Continue reading

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