15 Jan 2013
Way back in mid-December (doesn’t that feel as if it were a really long time ago?) my husband forwarded me an article from the NY Times about the reopening of the Yale University Art Gallery following renovations. I was hesitant, despite glowing articles (see end of this post for links). I didn’t know if I’d [...]
16 Oct 2012
Bowling Avenue by Ann Shayne Paperback, 268 pages I initially heard of this book and added it to my to read list because I have followed Ann’s writing over at Mason Dixon Knitting for years. I was delighted (yet not too surprised) to discover it was set in Nashville. At the time it was a [...]
2 Oct 2012
There is something about the chaos of a used bookstore (the exception is Powells wonderful organization). I love the unexpected — even with computerized inventory you never quite know what you’ll find. When we visit a new city, we try to leave room for a new book or two. We also try to find local [...]
25 Sep 2012
On a recent trip to Nashville, we stopped in to visit the Tennessee Central Railway Museum. This is a cozy museum, housed in the former Mechanic’s office of the TC. It is filled with historical artifacts and staffed by enthusiastic volunteers. We spent a lovely afternoon talking with our guide, learning the history (and geography) [...]
21 Jun 2012
Summer boldly announced its arrival here in the North East this week. While I have little desire to leave the naturally cool sanctuary that is my basement office/studio, my wanderlust is quite strong and thankfully isn’t fulfilled by distance traveled, but by new experiences. Sometimes it’s simple enough to mix things up and break the [...]
31 Mar 2011
My friend A and I get together when we can for tea. We’ve been trying to coordinate something for a few weeks and it worked out for this past Tuesday. She emailed me on Monday asking if I wanted to go to a Quilt Show at the Armory. I’ve done Quilt Shows. I’m not that [...]
Hi. I'm Penny. I love penguins, books, yarn, stationary, and muddy trail running. Not necessarily in that order and not always every day. I keep a vegetarian, gluten-free, and kosher kitchen. Many of the meals I make are vegan but I won't hate you if you eat meat.
I post weekly about one of my interests and feature photos of my slightly neurotic but everso cuddly cat Shadow on Fridays. More random postings occur at penguingirl's tumbling thoughts.
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