I looked at this book several times before I gave up and purchased it. At $24.95, it is a little bit more expensive than I usually like to pay for a knitting book, but this is classic Nicky Epstein–gorgeous pictures, complete instructions, and many ideas. Epstein has patterns where you knit a stockinette square, and [...]
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John and I saw The Simpsons Movie last night. I am not sure what I was expecting, but I found the movie sort of disappointing. To me, it seemed like a bunch of scenes that had to be cut from tv episodes strung together. It was funny–even hilarious in some parts–but seemed to be lacking a [...]
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Well, after working in Acquisitions at the University of Iowa Libraries since September 1988, I finally have a new job. As of June 1, I am the Access Services Supervisor at the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences. I supervise the staff at the service desks, and Circulation. My job is completely different from my [...]
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