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The computer and camera have stopped fighting! So, last night, I was able to download damn near four months of pictures. And now I get to process damn near four months worth of pictures.

Um. Why was I so jazzed again? ;)

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I'm not sure my sleep schedule could be *more* messed up. So, early nights for me till I fix it. And if I can't sleep, I've got plenty of books next to the bed.

I know, if you're having trouble sleeping, you're not supposed to read in bed, you're supposed to get up and read. But, if I get up and read myself into drowsiness, getting up and going to bed wakes me back up. Oh dear.

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Sammy's a lot more laid back today.

pagawne, I took your advice about the tea (the same advice you gave me when she was a teeny baby. *grin* At least now she *drinks* the tea and I don't have to squirt it into her mouth with a medicine syringe.) Though, I didn't mention Chamomile, just said that she was going to have special tea to help her sleep. Which was a good thing, 'cause when I opened the tea cabinet, I found a severe *lack* of chamomile, though I know I have some.

So, she had a cup of (decaf) orange spice tea w/honey in it and was quite pleased. I hope she'll be as pleased with the chamomile Jeff picked up at the market last night. Either way, she likes the ritual. Well, I *think* she does, 'cause she's asked me three times today if she'll have her tea tonight. *Grin*

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Only one month and eleven days left till the new Charles De Lint book, Widdershins is released!

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Speaking of books, there's a series I read a number of years ago that I simply can't remember the author, title or name of the village the series took place.

It is, surprisingly, not science fiction or fantasy. (The very idea!) The series is set in a small villiage in England (I believe. It *could* be Ireland, but I think I'd remember that. It's been a decade or so since I last read them though, so I wouldn't be completely surprised if it was set next door at this point.) and while I don't remember dates being specifically mentioned, I got the feeling it was the fifties/sixties.

Each book had its own narrator, but it wasn't the same person for each book. One narrator was either the new teacher or new librarian and I believe she had several books. Another may have been the villiage priest. I'm pretty sure they weren't numbered, and it's the kind of series that can be picked up at any point and doesn't have to be read linearly.

Any ideas?

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Jeff's home. Yay. :)

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Tow suggestions on the books. Was it Maeve Binchy? Many of her books are loosly linked but they are all told from different points of view and set in Ireland. The other suggestion is The Mitford Series by Jan Karon. I've never read it, but it was always very popular at the used bookstore.

I've ~~drugged~~ treated my kids to chamomile tea or even better, Celestial Seasonings' "Tension Tamer" tea many times. Good stuff.

The book description made me think of Anne of Avonlea, but A) I think all the books were from her perspective, and B) they were set in Avonlea, which you'd prolly remember since it's in the title, so C) this is prolly useless info. *g*

I wouldn't say useless, 'cause they're some of my veryfavorite books. I can't wait to read 'em to Sammy. :) (I also can't wait till she's old enough to read them for herself, but the read-to is gonna come sooner.*grin*)

Gessi

Question: I've never read and DeLint books and have been thining about picking one up to try. So many people on my friendslist are fans. Which book would you recommend starting with?

Oooh, challenging question.:)

I'd say definitley the short stories. Moonlight & Vines is meaty without being overwhelming.

Somewhere to be Flying is *so* good. It's a novel, but you don't have to be steeped in the other books to get it. Hell, you don't have to be steeped in the other books to get *any* of his stuff. That's one of the things I like about his writing.:)

Though, do read Onion Girl before Spirit in the Wires or Onion Girl won't be quite as much of a mystery.

Hope I wasn't too effusive.:)

Gessi

Tea's awesome! *chuckle* And I'm glad Sammy's taking a liking for it. :D

I don't think I've read that series (or if I did, I've since forgotten), so sorry...I'll be of no help to you there. :)

A new de Lint? Oh, I hope the library buys it!

/me chuckles. I remember a line from The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe where a woman has hyperactive twins and she brewed some Sleepytime tea, gave it to them in Spiderman glasses and told them it was a new flavour Kool-Aid, and feels guilty as they nod off. [shakes head].