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Granted but baby polar bears have the unfortunate habit of growing into full-size polar bears, which causes certain problems when you live in Dublin, Ireland. Not only does it terrorise the neighbours, but requires mega amounts of fish to feed it and does giant size poops everywhere. It also smells something fierce and has very bad breath. I wish a certain friend of mine had internet contact

I've just finished this Pontalba and enjoyed it very much. Took it away on holiday and read most of it in a week (and it is a big book) It's one of those books you just want to keep reading. Irving's characters are very interesting, flawed, vulnerable, human and multi-layered. I loved the end line ....that was an inspired touch. One thing that struck me as I read was that it felt like the author was a female ....did you feel like that Katherine? Thank you very much for the recommendation.

The Spot books by Eric Hill are always loved by little children and the Hairy MacClarey Books by Linley Dodd have wonderful rhymes and delightful illustrations.

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The Book of Eli .....thought it was excellent

Latest David Gray CD 'Foundling'.

Hi from a fellow Kiwi ladymacbeth These look familiar, I think I read about this guy somewhere. I like them very much too, simple but powerful in their message. I'll definitely look out for his book ....thank you for the review.

Lucky we did the spring cleaning before this photo. It's a bit like Google's Street View, you never know when they're going to take the next snap .....darn, I knew I should should have mowed the lawns that day!!!!

Yes Brida, thought he acted the part very well. Love the dark brooding look Wild World ~ Cat Stevens

In Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum books, her characters are always 'cutting their eyes to' someone else.

yes Brida it is. Immortal Beloved and that's Gary Oldman Why Didn't You Call Me ~ Macy Gray

I have several family members who feel this way about Harry Potter books and they are entitled to their beliefs. What I find hypocritical is that they are quite happy to let their children read The Lord of the Rings books and CS Lewis, which all contain wizards and witchcraft, just because they were written by Christian authors. I really enjoyed Harry Potter although the later ones become quite dark and I don't think they are appropriate for small children.

You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman ~ Carole King

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were slowly eating their way through this gastronomic delight, which had the unfortunate effect of ......

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I read and finished this book, I found nearly all the characters irritating, particularly Briony. But I generally enjoy this type of book, reminds me somewhat of Evelyn Waugh and Kazuo Ishiguro's Remains of the Day.

Swordfish Hotkiss Night ~ Empire of the Sun

Don't Worry Be Happy ~ Bobby McFerrin

the fruit bat extremely cross and it is now flying with a distinct list to starboard. Ducking warily , Woldo the Weird ......

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Forest Flower or vege gardening?

attempting to transform an unsuspecting fruit bat into ......

Stop Draggin' My Heart Around ~ Stevie Nicks

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