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January 18, 2021 · 2:12 pm

Leisureville: Adventures in a World Without Children: Andrew D. Blechman

“I’d rather bite a suicide pill than live with any of my kids.” Author Andrew Blechman’s neighbors, retired teacher Dave Anderson and his wife, Betsy, took a holiday to Florida, returned home to their small New England town, and promptly … Continue reading →

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January 3, 2022 · 6:22 pm

2021: It’s a Wrap

Book-wise, this was a great year, and here are the highlights. Best of 2021: A Kiss Before Dying: Ira Levin One of the most enthralling, creepiest crime books I’ve read, this is the story of Bud, a psychopath who returns … Continue reading →

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February 23, 2021 · 5:25 pm

Happily Ever Older: Revolutionary Approaches to Long-Term Care: Moira Welsh

After reading Leisureville, I stumbled across Moira Welsh’s non-fiction book Happily Ever Older: Revolutionary Approaches to Long-Term Care. Since I was on a roll when it came to reading about aging, I decided to take a chance and see what … Continue reading →

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