Recent Blog Posts
Its the New Year. What can I write about? Books! by Hooty
Jan 05, 2009 | 0 
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I have been drawing a blank the past several weeks. I cannot figure out what to write about. New books are always coming out and the news, always changing, still stays the same. What’s a blogger to do? Currently, I am reading two books that have a basis in the Bible. One is serious, the other no... | 0 |
Living Risk Free-a Form of Disbelief? by Hooty
Dec 10, 2008 | 0 | 4 |
Everyday, I read this book called Jesus Calling . Its a daily devotional that really helps me get through those days where I worry whether or not my store will be open next year. I took a leap of faith opening the book store.Trusting that God would lead my footsteps, letting me know the right t... | 4 |
A New Depression as Bad as the First? by Hooty
Dec 01, 2008 | 0 | 5 |
This is an historical account of the worst manmade environmental disaster in American history. The “Dirty 30’s” as the decade is known, was the culmination of years of excessive farming by “nesters” eager to own and prosper on their own land, dishonest real estate s... | 5 |
Do you believe in fairies? by Hooty
Nov 24, 2008 | 0 | 7 |
I took a personality test on the internet the other day and discovered that I am an escapist. Surprise! I have always preferred books that take me away to distant lands, imaginary places, or alternative worlds. Places where reality could be pushed aside, if even for a short amount of time. Latel... | 7 |
Lincoln's Letter to Lydia Bixby by Hooty
Nov 18, 2008 | 0 | 6 |
Purportedly, after Abraham Lincoln had received word from a Massachusetts official that Ms. Bixby had lost all five of her sons fighting in the Union army, Lincoln wrote a consolation letter to her expressing his and the nation’s gratitude for the sacrifice of her family. He tells her, ... | 6 |
Thinking about the Top-25 in College Football by HLNSportsEditor
Nov 16, 2008 | 0 | 5 |
1. Alabama They keep winning, but it is not pretty. They have a rivalry game against Auburn next week. Tuberville needs to win it to save his job. The Tide better be ready. 2. Texas Tech Coming off of a bye week. They have had extra time to prepare for the Sooners. If they win, they might b... | 5 |
The Gone Away World-Anyone for Real Sci/Fi? by Hooty
Nov 13, 2008 | 0 | 10 |
“Get more than twenty miles from the Pipe and you were in the inimical no-man’s land between the Livable Zone and the bloody nightmare of the unreal world. Sometimes it was safe, and sometimes it wasn’t. We called it the Border, and we went through it when we had to, when it wa... | 10 |
Who would make the best President? by Hooty
Nov 12, 2008 | 0 | 12 |
The elections are finally over(Yeah!) and we have a brand new President. Some of you like him, some of you don’t. I will remain neutral since I voted for Ron Paul (I wrote him in!). What I want to know is who do you think, out of all the literary characters out there, best exemplifies the ... | 12 |
marriage tips by Sariah
Nov 11, 2008 | 0 | 4 |
The cap on the toothpaste: to avoid arguments over the other person not putting the cap back on, purchase toothpaste bottles with a flip-cap. It will save your marriage. | 4 |
Let's Talk About Books by Hooty
Nov 11, 2008 | 0 | 14 |
I like books. All kinds of books. I like the way they line up neatly on a shelf. I like the way they smell, especially the older ones. I like the ideas in them, I like the places they take you and the people they introduce you too. What is there not to like about books? Maybe the decisions you m... | 14 |