Un-decorating woes linger after holiday season
Samantha Perry, Daily Telegraph Lifestyles editor, recounts the tedious post holiday chore of taking down decorations. She contrasts the drudgery of packing away trees garlands and lights with memories of gifts and candles, notes storage woes, laments Martha Stewart’s perfect world, and ends with a closet full of untidy clutter and a plan to reclaim space.
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Samantha Perry
The
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Potter books captivate Whitethorn pupils and families
Nine year old Matthew Enigk and sibling Rachel join family readers in Bluefield as J K Rowling’s Harry Potter trio tops the New York Times list. Parents and teachers note the wide appeal across ages at Whitethorn Elementary where Karen Sowder praises the series for its universal themes of love and kindness.
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Jerry
Debra Enigk
Bluefield
Matthew
Karen Sowder
Whitethorn
Potter books fuel reading among all ages in Bluefield
Hearthside Books co owner Ann Hess reports Harry Potter craze spreads beyond kids as both girls and boys read the novels. Adults also read them, with parents buying all three for Christmas and many kids who dislike reading now turning to the series. The books trace Harry’s adventures at Hogwarts with strong sales in England and the U S. The NYT Bestseller List on Dec 27, 1999 shows all three titles high at Nos 1 2 and 3 underscoring unusual popularity for children’s titles.
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Hogwarts
Matthew
Scotland
J.K. Rowling
New York Times
Whitethorn Elementary
Bluefield
Ann Hess
Hearthside Books
Harry
Hogwarts School For
Hess
England
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What should the new decade be called in 2000s
Salt Lake Tribune reporter notes Waning popularity of Y2K era naming. The piece surveys options for the 2000s nickname with votes trending toward The 2Ks The Naughties and The Double-O s while The Zippers and other monikers circulate. The piece cites NameTheDecade com voting data and lists playful alternatives and historical context.
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Microsoft Link Exchange
Alan Shusterman
Sanjay Madan
San Francisco
Partovi
Millies
2Ks
Naughties
NameTheDecade.com
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