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Beaufort Books — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:51:11 +0000

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B.E.A.U.tiful – ‘cuz i want it that way

Beaufort Books — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:02:53 +0000

It is time for my last blog entry. I have no burning desire to discuss anything, and since any good piece of writing is better when it has focus, I have decided to focus on my friend’s twitter account today. Some background on my friend: He is a senior at Cornell (think about the Nard-dog’s Cornell attitude, I’m just joking) and he seriously thinks about his tweets. Whenever we hang out, he’ll bring the skeleton of a new tweet to us to analyze and criticize. He loves the words, loves bad puns, and I think it is hysterical.

Here are my top 8 favorite tweets of his. If you like it too, I suggest following @redrovergestapo

1. 007 was holding a knife and tripped onto a girl’s chest. Called himself Pierced Brasman.
2. What kind of gas does Mr. T use in his car? I don’t know, but i pity the fuel.
3.”I’m freezin me lucky charms off out ‘ere!” Must be a Dublin tundra.
4. Sat down with a box of Crayolas to try to think of a pun. All I got was a crayon words
5. In every movie he’s in, William always plays da foe.
6. Thinking up a pun is a rewording experience.
7. No corn for me, i’m allergic. Don’t maize me bro!
8. A pun so bad that it actually makes you cry: a punion.

After reading these, I don’t doubt you are enamored with his twiterary prose. I know I am.

Currently: Books – I Shall Live. Captivating. Great. Plugging a company book! T.V. – 30 Rock. Recently started watching this show and I like it. Warning: one of the minor characters in the trucker hat is a very boring comedian, I saw him ages ago. Movies – Switch. I’m seeing it this weekend. I can’t wait. Love Jason Bateman ever since Arrested Development.

Carol “it’s my last day blues” Monteiro

B.E.A.U.tiful – y’all come back now

Beaufort Books — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:44:38 +0000

Hi y’all!

Today, we are going to throwback to our Sesame Street Days and have a word of the day. What is today’s word? Y’ALL. Why? Because I have been mocked numerous times for my liberal use of the word. Apparently it is not okay if you are not from the South. I will discuss this later on.

Y’all did not enter my everyday vocabulary until I entered High School, a.k.a. my formalities years. I was sitting in my Spanish class re-learning introductory Spanish. After taking Spanish once a week for five years in middle school, I had apparently learned nothing and had to restart the learning process. (This happened again in college, after not taking Spanish for a year, I got placed into the second-level course at my school. Needless to say, I dropped the language). As we were learning the different persons, it was difficult to understand how the “you plural” was used in everyday conversations. How often do you use “you all” in everyday speak? Rarely to Never. That’s when. So our teacher told us to think like we were southern and call it “y’all”. That was the beginning of my unnecessary use of the word.

Now I try and find every opportunity to use the word y’all. This has started to attract the attention of my peers, especially in text messages. Why should I waste my time writing “you all” when I can just say “y’all”? I shouldn’t. Y’all just makes life easier and it adds flair to your speech.

Here are some weird facts about the word y’all:

1. According to Wikipedia this word is pronounced ::yawl::

2. There is some discrepancy with the spelling of the word. Some people believe it to be a contraction of you all and therefore drop the “o” and “u” and replace it with an apostrophe. Others believe the word originates from trying to say “ya all”. Essentially, I have been spelling the word wrong for ages (since the later description does not seem credible enough for me).

3. Dictionary.com dates the use of y’all back to 1909. This word has been in use for more than 100 years.

4. There was a BBC article describing the exact situation where y’all is appropriate. ‘”Y’all’ should be used to address a smallish group of people; between one and five. It is an all-inclusive phrase in its ambiguity. It certainly comes in handy when you are addressing a group and you don’t want to use Yankee equivalents such as the New York ‘youse’ or the Boston ‘you guys’.”

5. Coincidentally, someone just called and said y’all on the phone.
That’s the end of my y’all-ing.

Currently: Book – Medea Euripides play from Greek mythology. Refreshing before my awesome film class in two weeks! T.V. – Melissa and Joey. It’s like watching a train wreck trying to be Who’s the Boss? and failing. Movies – Remember the Titans. I don’t think I will ever stop watching this movie. EVER.

Carol “i feel the stress of the year coming on” Monteiro

B.E.A.U.tiful – let me show you what you’re missing

Beaufort Books — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:12:07 +0000

Interesting things I’ve discovered over the last couple of days:

- Foursquare is becoming a thing. In May, Time Magazine declared it one of the Worst Inventions ever, along with Farmville. In addition to that I’ve recently found out that someone is the Mayor of Beaufort’s building elevator. An ELEVATOR? I’m confused as to how being mayor of an elevator is a positive thing. I guess it does create some kind of competition. After hearing this news, I wanted to join Foursquare and try and kick this Maurice out of the mayorship. Thankfully, I did not, because I feel like I would take Foursquare to an unnecessary level.

-As a corollary to my “making decisions” post, I have uncovered a few theories from my friends who cannot make decisions. We all came from what other people refer to as a “nerd school” (not that we received a superior education by ANY MEANS). It is theorized that coming from that school, which has a strong emphasis on math, technology, engineering, and architecture, we were taught to analyze a problem from all angles. So it isn’t that we are indecisive, we are just thoroughly weighing our options. I don’t believe this theory, although if I did, logically Applebee’s always won because it was a cheap group setting.

- I’ve recently rediscovered my love to Justin Bieber’s Eenie Meenie. I’m not a fan-girl (well I am, but not for j.biebs, yes I call him that) but this song is just so catchy and great. And hearing Justin call a girl “shawty” is hysterical all by itself.

- I have also recently created a new word: OB: the act or process of going to Applebee’s too many times and overdosing on the family fun restaurant. (I need to stop talking about this place!)

Currently: Book – Dancing in the Moonlight. It was free on B&N e-books. I can never say no to free, or to silly romance novels. T.V. – Parks and Recreation – recently discovered show which has its moments, but fell asleep during the episodes. Movie – The Departed. Love this movie. I always like Leo DiCaprio’s movies before, but I had never like him until this movie. On that note: I highly suggest watching Baz Lurhman’s verison of Romeo + Juliet.

Carol “im freezing in the middle of august” Monteiro

Gibson Speaks: The World’s Tallest Dog Talk’s About His Life with Sandy Hall

Beaufort Books — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:55:29 +0000

Certified by the Guinness Book of World Records, Gibson is the tallest dog in the world. He speaks, “I love you!” and has done so on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Gibson has also spoken with Cesar Millan, the famous dog whisperer. He is a comedian and has been on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Gibson is one of the most famous dogs in the world today. The Japanese and French are especially fond of Gibson. In his six years, he has been in parades, flown first class, danced with Paris Hilton and shared the stage with Michael Clark Duncan.

He speaks with Sandy Hall all the time. She has written his thoughts in this autobiography.

Really, Gibson is a regular dog. He was born in Grass Valley, California on the edge of the Sierras. He was the oldest of twelve puppies born to Millennium’s Girl and Harley Quinn. Gibson is a Harlequin Great Dane. The Harlequin refers to his black and white patched coat.

About the Author: Sandy Hall

ISBN: 978-1-57601-095-2
$14.95 Paperback
6.00 x 9.25 96 pages
Juvenile Fiction: Pets/Animals

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Nurturing Respect: Giving Children an Understanding of Their Elders

Beaufort Books — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:28:47 +0000

“We live in a world of accelerating change and one of the most significant changes is human longevity. This has an impact not only on the length of our lives but also on the quality of those years as well. Unfortunately, little is done to educate people when they are young — from elementary school on – as to what they should expect. Gerald Larue’s book shows that something can be done — indeed, is being done — that could serve as a guide to all school systems in addressing this need. It is critical, because our health, economic security and happiness in later years are highly dependent on the choices we make and actions we taken when younger. The volunteer experience described in this book also shows us how to take into the years of wisdom and experience of older people to make the educational experience very real and enjoyable. I highly recommend NURTURING RESPECT to all interested in shaping a better quality of life for all.” — Horace Deets, Former Executive Director of AARP, Research Fellow to Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Age Lab, Visiting Research Fellow at Oxford University’s Institute of Ageing, and Chair of the Board of Help Age International, and Board Member of National Council of La Raza

About the Author: Gerald Larue

ISBN: 978-1-57601-094-5
$24.95
Paperback
7.00 x 9.50 in.

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If I Had a Hammer: Women’s Work in Poetry, Fiction, and Photographs

Beaufort Books — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:52:49 +0000

Empowerment and self-determination are two words that come to mind when trying to describe this collection. This is not to say that a utopian workplace is portrayed herein. Exploitation has not been eradicated; equal pay is still the goal, not the reality. Work can often be boring and unfulfilling.

But women here are not victims. These are strong women — survivors. They set boundaries, take risks, demand respect, and maintain their self-esteem, with or without the help of management, coworkers, family or friends. And they do it with a sense of humor! In traditional and nontraditional jobs, at home and in the workplace, these women are using their power to take charge of their own lives, challenging each of us to do the same.

About the Author: Sandra Martz

ISBN: 978-0-918949-09-7
$11.00
Paperback
7.00 x 9.50 in.

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At Our Core: Women Writing About Power

Beaufort Books — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:35:35 +0000

Sandra Haldeman Martz — whose bestselling anthology series celebrating women’s lives brought us I Am Becoming the Woman I’ve Wanted (winner of a 1995 American Book Award) and If I Had a Hammer: Women’s Work — explores another profound issue for women: our concept of power in our lives. At Our Core: Women Writing about Power articulates the awesome breadth and subtlety of what power means to women.

These stories, poems, and photographs convey the phenomenon of women being in control of their own lives. We know these women — some of whom have been hurt physically, emotionally, or spiritually — who yearn to be understood, to be allowed to participate as equals, to live each day with peace.

Breathtakingly honest and courageous, these voices honor and validate women’s uniquely personal definitions of power. Women will cry and rejoice at the searing beauty of these intimately familiar stories.

About the Author: Sandra Martz

ISBN: 978-0-918949-86-8
$12.00 Paperback
7.00 x 9.50 in.

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Grow Old Along With Me – The Best is Yet to Be

Beaufort Books — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:25:03 +0000

Falling in love again after being widowed, redefining roles with children, men facing retirement, women discovering new opportunities for growth – both men and women explore the daily nuances of growing older in this captivating new anthology from Sandra Martz. These stories and poems speak straight to the hearts of the vast baby boomer generation, reflecting their personal experiences as they turn fifty, and exploring the future terrain of old age.

In the enriching tradition of her million-copy bestseller, When I Am an Old Woman I Shall Wear Purple, Sandra Haldeman Martz rewards us with her latest celebration of aging: Grow Old Along with Me — The Best is Yet to Be. This outstanding anthology shares poignant experiences of growing old from the perspectives of both women and men.

About the Author: Sandra Martz

ISBN: 978-0-918949-86-8
$12.00 Paperback
7.00 x 9.50 in.

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I Am Becoming The Woman I’ve Wanted

Beaufort Books — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:24:40 +0000

I Am Becoming the Woman I’ve Wanted, the latest in the series of best-selling anthologies (When I Am an Old Woman I Shall Wear Purple and If I Had My Life to Live Over I would Pick More Daisies), delves into the sometimes hidden and always powerful feelings that women have about their bodies. In the emotionally evocative style that characterizes Martz’s previous collections, this book explores coming of age, sexuality, child-birth, physical power, menopause, aging, and much more.

This is more than just another book about body image. Using her talent for bringing together extraordinary stories, poems, and photographs about women’s lives, editor Sandra Martz explores the broader question of how the physical aspects of being female affect women’s experiences. This best-selling anthology will have women reading and thinking and sharing for a long time.

About the Author: Sandra Martz

ISBN: 978-0-918949-50-9
$16.00 Hardcover
7.00 x 9.50 in.

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