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CynthiaA
7 yrs ago
Hello, there! It has been a long time since I have posted here!
I recently agreed to participate in a book exchange email chain, and I was only able to round up 4 of my friends to agree. I committed to 6 participa…
CynthiaA
10 yrs ago
Kayjay was a wonderful person and delight to talk books with. She will be missed.please accept my deepest condolences. Cynthia.
CynthiaA
11 yrs ago
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Although it was a bit graphic at times. I liked the parts in Africa more than I liked the parts in America. I found the juxtaposition between the two twins fascinating. I would love to hear him speak.
CynthiaA
11 yrs ago
I wouldn't post it in my living room, but I would buy one. :o)
CynthiaA
11 yrs ago
That make me smile. And not my own babies, which aren't babies but big smelly teenagers.
I teach an anti-bullying program in our local schools which brings newborns (and their moms) into the classroom once a month…
Bookrings, Bookrays, and Bookboxes
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Cross-Canada Bookbox: Published 2000 or later (Round 2)
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RE: RE: RE: Can I join in with you, Kally?
CynthiaA
11 yrs ago
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Let's do this, if it sounds OK to you both. Kally93 and I are planning to meet in a few weeks (for an unrelated non-BookCrossing event) and she was going to give me her books to put in the box then. Cynth…
CynthiaA
11 yrs ago
I know that this is a very very sensitive issue and it makes me angry and sad to hear of stories where people are stigmatized because of their mental illness experiences.
I thank you all for sharing your story. I k…
CynthiaA
11 yrs ago
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Today, Tuesday Feb 11, is known as "Bell Let's Talk" day here in Canada.
It is a day dedicated to raising awareness regarding mental health. Bell Canada is our largest telephone service provider here, and has champi…
CynthiaA
11 yrs ago
A few years back my sons winter coat busted a zipper. Late january, i could not find winter coats anywhere. Like you, I tried every major dept store I could easily get to. I ended up buying one from Value Village. So…
CynthiaA
11 yrs ago
It is definitely on! :o) I will probably wait until next weekend before closing the swap, and sending out the PMs.
HerbertLoopy, I don't have a PM from you yet... if you sent one, it got sucked into an internet blac…
Bookrings, Bookrays, and Bookboxes
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Cross-Canada Bookbox: Published 2000 or later (Round 2)
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Can I join in with you, Kally?
CynthiaA
11 yrs ago
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It will give us a good excuse to have another coffee ... Or yummy tea latte. And we can split postage! Always a good thing!
CynthiaA
11 yrs ago
Good for you!
CynthiaA
11 yrs ago
I just finished Cloudstreet, loved it. It needs a new home. Any takers?
CynthiaA
11 yrs ago
getting a base of friends so that I could interact with other people who were reading as well. Bookcrossing helped with that, actually, because I have a number of Bookcrossing friends who are also Goodreads friends. Th…
CynthiaA
11 yrs ago
1984 Anita Brookler Hotel du Lac (ON TBR)
1985 Keri Hulme, The Bone People
1989 Kazuo Ishiguro The Remains of the Day (ON TBR)
1990 A. S. Byatt Possession (ON TBR)
1992 Michael Ondaatje The English Patient
1993 Ro…
CynthiaA
11 yrs ago
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Regifting is the act of giving away items you received as gifts. For many years, it was considered socially inappropriate behaviour, but in these days of upcycling snd recycling and such, regifting is no longer a no-no.…
CynthiaA
11 yrs ago
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Fascinating! I am going to keep on your good side. ;).
All my life, I sort of just subscribed to the social/cultural belief that all things biker gang are bad. Then I moved to this town, Brantford, just 20 minutes …
CynthiaA
11 yrs ago
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You sure are a survivor! Now you need to find a different excuse to visit overseas relatives. :) Happy 40th (early)! A costume party is a great idea.
CynthiaA
11 yrs ago
Good for you! I am a literacy advocate too. One of my jobs is as a part-time literacy coach in our elementary schools. I work one-on-one with students up to grade 3 who need a boost. It is very rewarding!
CynthiaA
11 yrs ago
I am sure they will be thrilled. I love being closer to my parents. Good luck with your move!
CynthiaA
11 yrs ago
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I love your handle, book-a-neer! So clever!
I am almost the opposite of you. I have very low tolerance for the cold. Not good, living in Canada. Today it was -12C at its warmest point, and when I went out I wore …
CynthiaA
11 yrs ago
Of course, yesterday I was in Southern Florida and today I am home in snowy Brantford, Canada. :>)
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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HGG 2012 THANK YOU THREAD
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RE: thank you Cynthia from Canada!!
CynthiaA
11 yrs ago
Glad you like it! It was fun gathering goodies for different Bookcrossing friends! Happy Christmas and happy new year!
CynthiaA
11 yrs ago
For the lovely card, postcards and teas. Just in time for Christmas! Happy Christmas to you and all you loved ones.
CynthiaA
11 yrs ago
Fifty is the new thirty!
