Giveaway winner

The winner of the Nobel set was Meagan, who entered over on Facebook.

Thanks to all who entered, I will have another big giveaway next week.

Giveaway: Nobel Prize Library

Giving away this set of 20 volumes (yes, I know that there are 18 on the shelf, but I have the other two, trust me. They just didn't fit).  Published by Alexis Gregory in 1971. Contains "for each laureate, the presentation address, any acceptance speech, a work of the laureate significant to the judge's decision, bibliography, and a brief explanation of the reasons for the laureate's selection." You can read a bit more and see the full list of authors here.

Contest closed.

Eat, Pray, Give Away

Letter, dated 9-22-2010:

Dear Julie,

This book brought to my mind some of you own life experiences. I thought that you might enjoy reading about someone who has conquered some of the same challenges that you have faced. If you have already read this book, pass it on to a friend.

Love,
Jenny

Found in "Eat Pray Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert. Published by Penguin, 2006.

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Maple Sugar

Recipe for making maple sugar:

Heat maple syrup to 238° F on candy thermometer.

Cool slightly then stir  syrup.

Pack mixture in molds or leave in bowl and crumble sugar when it has cooled completely.

Can be used sprinkled over pancakes - pudding - hot rice

Found in "I See By My Outfit" by Peter S. Beagle. Published by Ballantine, 1971.


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Hard Boiled Grandpa

Bookmark, with gift inscription:

TO: Grandpa

From: Rebekah

Found in "The Maltese Falcon" by Dashiell Hammett. Published by Vintage, 1992.

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Rationalization Nation

Bookmark with inspirational quote:

RATIONALIZATION

Allowing my mind to find reasons to excuse what my spirit knows is wrong

Found in "Of Stars and Men" by Harlow Shapley. Published by Beacon Press, 1959.

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Friend Or Foe

 Greeting card from the American Museum of Natural History from 1945-46.

Found in "Our Bird Friends and Foes" by William Atherton DuPuy. Published by Winston, 1925.

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We Need To Go Deeper

Found this book in a book. It's a little notepad / address book, just 3.5 inches tall. On the front is printed:

Compliments of The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York

Richard A, McCurdy, President

Found in "Measuring Intelligence" by Lewis Terman and Maud Merrill. Published by Houghton Mifflin, 1937.

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Keeping The Girls Occupied

 First few entries in a diary:

July 5, 1980 (Bay Crest)

Today I started my diary and hopefully I will finish it.

Today I helped Grandpa paint the boat and after that I went on a long bike ride with my friend Eric.


July 6, 1980

Today we went to the fish hatchery, Eric came along.

I built a car with Legos and kept the girls occupied.

The waves were big today, you could surf on them.

I forgot to turn the water off in the 3rd floor tub but it had an overflow valve.

Found in "The Charlie Brown Dictionary: Volume 5" published by World, 1973.

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I Am Satisfied

Postcard, dated June 21, 1909.

Printed on the front:

You are the only girl, I ever loved

Written on reverse:

Mr. C. Paddleford
Harpursville NY

I am sorry that you think I would stop corresponding with you if I would start with some one else, never would I do anything like that.

As long as you want to exchange with me I am satisfied.

E.S.

Found in "Eight French Stories" edited by Edward Manley. Published by Allyn and Bacon, 1920.

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