Monthly Archives: September 2012

Hello, Fall! So Nice to See You!

Catherine here! FINALLY it is fall! My favorite season has arrived. Autumn also happens to be my boyfriend Josh’s favorite season, and this year we have decided that under NO circumstances is this beautiful season allowed to pass by without … Continue reading

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The Wizard of Time by G.L. Breedon

Cynthia here! Today in Dublin, it is 73 and sunny.  I think this is probably my favorite time of year, where it is cool but sunny.  I can wear a loose long sleeve t-shirt and jeans and be extremely comfortable. … Continue reading

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“Extreme” Diet to Fight Heart Disease

Catherine here! As I told you in a previous post, my grandmother on my mother’s side recently had a stroke. What I did not tell you is that my grandmother on my father’s side also had a heart disease related … Continue reading

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Ida: her labor of love

Stacy here! When I started blogging on Rolling Staircase, I expected that my contribution would mainly be biographies and other non-fiction.  But I guess I turned out to be more of a children’s book reviewer.  I’m still reading biographies in … Continue reading

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The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima

Cynthia here!  Today I’m excited to recommend a book by an Ohio native!  She was born in Springfield (that’s where Ben was born as well!), and taught at the University of Akron from 2004-2009 before leaving to write full time. … Continue reading

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Graffiti crafting

Stacy here! Inspiration can come from the craziest places.  Sometimes it comes from out of the blue with no apparent source.  And sometimes, it hits you from all angles and just seems to keep coming.  The project I’m going to … Continue reading

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Sauté Sans Oil

Catherine here! This is the first week in almost two months that my sister, Priya, is not here in Columbus with me. It was so fantastic having her visit and work in the lab for the summer. Since I am … Continue reading

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Necks Out for Adventure

Stacy here! Necks Out for Adventure is another book on our shelf from a dear friend.  We’ve had it since JT was a baby.  I first tried reading it to him when he was about 3 years old, well after … Continue reading

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Stick

Stacy here! Friday was JT’s 9th day of school.  It was the second class visit to the school library and the first time they got to select a book to check out.  Now before you shame me for not already … Continue reading

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