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2019 Reading List

January 29, 2020 travelingthepnw

I had a few goals coming into 2019 for my personal reading. I wanted to read 50 books after reading 47 in 2018. I wanted to choose a historical subject and read as much on it as I could. I … Continue reading 2019 Reading List

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2018 Reading List

January 4, 2019 travelingthepnw

At the beginning of last year I had a few goals when it came to what I read. I wanted to read at least 30 books. I wanted to alternate between fiction and non-fiction. I wanted to read more minority … Continue reading 2018 Reading List

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2016 reading list

January 3, 2017January 3, 2017 travelingthepnw

I didn’t read as much in 2016 as I did in 2015, but I’m pretty pleased with the amount I put away at any rate. My goal each year is to read at least 20 books which doesn’t seem like … Continue reading 2016 reading list

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Sherman Alexie quotes, anecdotes and one-liners

May 4, 2016May 3, 2016 travelingthepnw

  Noted Native American author Sherman Alexie spoke in Lakewood recently as part of the Pierce County READS program. During his 90-minute speech and question and answer time, he gave plenty of soundbites sure to rile up nearly anyone. Alexie is … Continue reading Sherman Alexie quotes, anecdotes and one-liners

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Sherman Alexie on books, life and editors

May 2, 2016May 2, 2016 travelingthepnw

After waking up from brain surgery to remove a tumor recently, Sherman Alexie was in his hospital room and his Indian doctor was at his bedside. Alexie turned to him and said, “I bet this is the first time an … Continue reading Sherman Alexie on books, life and editors

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Hiking and history

January 29, 2016January 28, 2016 travelingthepnw

Two of my great loves in life are exploring and history. So when I get the chance to combine them I jump at the chance. When compiling my outdoors bucket list for 2016, one of the hikes I focused on … Continue reading Hiking and history

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