Tag Archives: Reading

2022, Where Are You?

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Paul

Yes, the title of this post should be said to the tune of the Scooby-Doo theme song. I have been nominated by my blog friend, Renata, to share my goals for 2022. It looks like this blogging challenge started out … Continue reading →

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Good Reading Habits

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Paul

I almost feel like I’m walking into a room I don’t belong in. Nevertheless, I have the paperwork to prove my attendance is necessary. Let me just get that out for you. Alright, here it is. Should I read it … Continue reading →

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The Spelling Bee

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Paul

Ever since I was a kid, I would get excited whenever I saw the Scripps National Spelling Bee on TV at the end of May. It’s one of those things where you do a double take and question why it’s … Continue reading →

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Book Tag: Two Truths, One Lie

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Paul

Now, don’t be offended, but I’m about to lie to all of you. Under normal circumstances, I wouldn’t. Maybe I would, though. But that’s beside the point. Everyone still with me? Right on. Thanks to Becky for nominating me for … Continue reading →

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New Book Night

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Paul

I don’t know many guys my age who read books. I also don’t many guys my age who have a blog. Then again, it feels like 90% of the blogging community is female, so I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. … Continue reading →

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Is Reading Cool?

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Paul

Is reading cool? Let me take you back to Grade 6. My class was having a Spelling Bee. Participation was optional. If you wanted to compete, you were to study the words in the textbook. I decided I didn’t want … Continue reading →

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The “Skimming” Experiment

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Paul

I’ll let you in on a little secret. When I have nothing to write about, I think of the craziest thing I could possibly present on my blog, and then I do it. And that’s what I did with my … Continue reading →

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Skimming

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Paul

Have you ever written a blog post and wondered if people actually read every single word of it before they like, or comment on it? I do, all the time. Especially when I post something that is close to 1000 words … Continue reading →

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Overanalyzing Common Phrases

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Paul

Let’s overanalyze some common phrases, shall we? And by “we” I definitely mean just me. “Life is like a box of chocolates: you never know what you’re gonna get.” Let me state right off the top, I’ve never seen Forrest … Continue reading →

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100 Things I Like About Blogging

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Paul

1. I can write about anything I want. 2. For some reason, people will read it. 3. For some other reason, people will compliment it. 4. I get a huge ego boost when that happens. 5. My blog is the … Continue reading →

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