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Call Me 37 Today
Well, the day has finally arrived and I can no longer say that I am 36. Well, I was born at around 9:50pm, so I could wait to say I’m 37 until tonight, but that’s being a little ridiculous (although if you agree with the whole date and time thing, you’ll make me exceedingly happy right up until 9:49pm).
Seriously, 36 was a wonderful year. I feel that I’ve come into my own in my career and as a book blogger. I have read 70 books since my last birthday and have reviewed 64. It would be hard for me to pick out a favorite from during that time, but the books that have stood out in my 37th year are The Monsters of Templeton by Lauren Groff, Gardens of Water by Alan Drew, The Last Queen by C.W. Gortner, The Autobiography of Henry VIII by Margaret George, The Witch’s Trinity by Erika Mailman, Trauma by Patrick McGrath, Songs for the Missing by Stewart O’Nan, Aberrations by Penelope Przekop, The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson, and Sweetsmoke by David Fuller.
The best blogging experience I had personally revolved around Love is a Mix Tape by Rob Sheffield. I bought this book for my husband, but read it first. Little did either of us know that this would have a personal connection for my husband. He was friends with Rob’s wife Renee. We had a great time going through his pictures from that era and we posted one of Renee. It always irritates me when there is no pictures in memoirs because I want to know what the people look like. In this case, Danny was able to supply that for me. It was also really neat to listen to the tape of his band singing The Beverly Hillbillies theme song to the tune of R.E.M.’s Talk about the Passion. That whole experience was wonderful.
Best of all, I’ve met some of the most wonderful people last year. From authors, to publicists, to my fellow book bloggers, to my readers. I won’t name any because I don’t want to leave anyone out. My life is richer because of you all.
I hope that everyone has a beautiful, beautiful day!
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Comments
36 Responses to “Call Me 37 Today”
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Lezlie
Posted: Oct 8th, 2008 at 11:00 am1Reply to this comment.Happy Birthday!
Lezlie -
Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit)
Posted: Oct 8th, 2008 at 11:00 am2Reply to this comment.happy birthday!
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Kathy
Posted: Oct 8th, 2008 at 11:12 am3Reply to this comment.Happy Birthday! I hope 37 is as good as 36 was.
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Meghan
Posted: Oct 8th, 2008 at 11:18 am4Reply to this comment.Happy birthday! Wishing you another great year. =)
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Alyce
Posted: Oct 8th, 2008 at 11:39 am5Reply to this comment.Happy birthday!
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Jena
Posted: Oct 8th, 2008 at 11:45 am6Reply to this comment.Have a great birthday (and many happy returns)!
Do you find that your odd years (37, 35, 33) are better than the even ones? My mom and I both think that our odd years tend to be better than the even (though 29 was an exception for me)–and my dad thinks we’re nuts.
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Heather.PNR
Posted: Oct 8th, 2008 at 12:03 pm7Reply to this comment.Happy birthday!
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Marcia
Posted: Oct 8th, 2008 at 12:15 pm8Reply to this comment.Happy birthday!!!!
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Katherine
Posted: Oct 8th, 2008 at 12:48 pm9Reply to this comment.Happy birthday!!
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Yasmin
Posted: Oct 8th, 2008 at 12:54 pm10Reply to this comment.Happy b-day and many more!
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Darlene
Posted: Oct 8th, 2008 at 1:39 pm11Reply to this comment.Happy Birthday Jennifer! I hope you have a fabulous day!
(ps-I believe in the whole time thing. I take advantage of it now and don’t turn a year older until 4:33pm in the afternoon of that day-lol) -
Rebecca
Posted: Oct 8th, 2008 at 2:55 pm12Reply to this comment.Happy Birthday!
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Karen H.
Posted: Oct 8th, 2008 at 3:54 pm13Reply to this comment.Happy Birthday, my friend! I hope it’s wonderful.
Thanks for dropping by to Scobberlotch today. I love those Vonnegut rules, too. Up next are the Elmore Leonard rules.:)
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Ladytink_534 (Jen)
Posted: Oct 8th, 2008 at 4:45 pm14Reply to this comment.Well, Happy Birthday!
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softdrink
Posted: Oct 8th, 2008 at 4:58 pm15Reply to this comment.Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday Literate Housewife
Happy birthday to you!!!!!!!!!!!!! -
Penelope Przekop
Posted: Oct 8th, 2008 at 5:09 pm16Reply to this comment.Happy Birthday!
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bethany canfield
Posted: Oct 8th, 2008 at 5:49 pm17Reply to this comment.happy b-day girl!!!
wonderful wishes coming your way.
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bethany canfield
Posted: Oct 8th, 2008 at 5:49 pm18Reply to this comment.ps, LOVE the U2!
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fyreflybooks
Posted: Oct 8th, 2008 at 6:04 pm19Reply to this comment.Happy Birthday! May you have ample time to read fascinating books, may your errands all be taken care of by others, and may your favorite type of cupcakes be on the menu for desert!
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Literary Feline
Posted: Oct 8th, 2008 at 8:00 pm20Reply to this comment.Happy birthday! I am so glad you decided to celebrate a little with us.
Here’s to another wonderful year of blogging and life! -
wordlily
Posted: Oct 8th, 2008 at 8:12 pm21Reply to this comment.Happy birthday!!! Hope it’s grand.
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Kristina
Posted: Oct 8th, 2008 at 9:02 pm22Reply to this comment.Happy Birthday!!!
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Trista
Posted: Oct 8th, 2008 at 9:20 pm23Reply to this comment.HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY DAY, MY BEST FRIEND!!!!!!!!
I left you a message tonight – I will try you again tomorrow. Incidentally, in my mind you will always be 23.
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Shana @ Literarily
Posted: Oct 8th, 2008 at 9:28 pm24Reply to this comment.Happy Birthday, Jennifer!
Love the pic. It looks familiar
I really like the bookish recap of your 36th year. I hope your 37th year is even better in every respect!
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Matthew
Posted: Oct 8th, 2008 at 11:48 pm25Reply to this comment.Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday Literate Housewife
Happy birthday to you!Okay, make a wish!
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donstuff
Posted: Oct 9th, 2008 at 12:05 am26Reply to this comment.Happy Birthday. I waited until 10pm my time so that you would actually be 37 (at least on this coast). I have a birthday song for you:
Here’s your birthday song and it’s not too long.
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bkclubcare
Posted: Oct 9th, 2008 at 6:14 am27Reply to this comment.one more heartfelt HAPPIEST of BIRTHDAYS!
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LisaLynne
Posted: Oct 9th, 2008 at 7:51 am28Reply to this comment.Happy Birthday!
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Denise Turner
Posted: Oct 9th, 2008 at 8:35 am29Reply to this comment.Happy Birthday! Here’s to a terrific 37th year ahead of you!!! I’m just about to leave my 30’s but they were all great years. Anyway– pop open the bubbly and celebrate like crazy.
Cheers! -
chartroose
Posted: Oct 9th, 2008 at 10:19 am30Reply to this comment.Hey, October 8th is my sister’s birthday too! No wonder I like you so much!
Happy birthday, sweetie!
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Michele
Posted: Oct 9th, 2008 at 11:20 am31Reply to this comment.Happy Birthday….you’re in good company. 37 is a good year (so far, anyway!).
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Andi
Posted: Oct 9th, 2008 at 4:47 pm32Reply to this comment.A happy belated birthday to you! Here’s to another great year!
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Literate Housewife
Posted: Oct 11th, 2008 at 9:55 am33Reply to this comment.Thank you so much for the wonderful birthday wishes. Despite the fact that I was in bed asleep by 9:30, I had a wonderful day.
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Natasha @ Maw Books
Posted: Oct 11th, 2008 at 11:12 am34Reply to this comment.I’m a couple of days late but HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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bookworm
Posted: Oct 12th, 2008 at 8:33 am35Reply to this comment.oh my gosh, how did I miss this? happy belated birthday!
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Monica
Posted: Oct 20th, 2008 at 11:58 pm36Reply to this comment.Sorry this is so belated, but hope you had a great birthday!!!
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