Michael Popek's Blog, page 228

Nature Unknown

I can't really say what this is.

It's metal, painted black. Weaved wire mesh. Somewhat flexible, but not flimsy.  About two inches square. Your guess is as good as mine.

Found in "How To Win At Nintendo" by Jeff Rovin. Published by St. Martin's Press, 1989.



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In Deed

Property deed, originally dated 1868, updated 1881.

Found in "The History of Cherry Valley" by John Sawyer, published in 1898.



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Giveaway winner

This week's winner was Sheena, who entered here on the site. I'll email you in a moment.

Friday Giveaway: 13 Cookbooks - contest closed

I'm fairly sure you all are aware that I have a cookbook coming out in a few days. What can I say, I'm excited. To get you excited, I'm offering up these 13 cookbooks this week:





Contest now closed, winner announced shortly.

If you're looking for more free books, I'm giving away five copies of "Handwritten Recipes" over on Goodreads. Check it out.

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Friday Giveaway: 13 Cookbooks

I'm fairly sure you all are aware that I have a cookbook coming out in a few days. What can I say, I'm excited. To get you excited, I'm offering up these 13 cookbooks this week:





To enter the giveaway, leave a message below. You can also enter on Facebook , twitter , or via email .

I'll sort through all the entries and will pick a random winner tomorrow morning at 11:00 AM EST.

If you're looking for more free books, I'm giving away five copies of "Handwritten Recipes" over on Goodreads. Check it out.

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Streetkids

Letter:

Dear Jim, 

Here is that check for the Streetkids Fund... The questions I have are:
Did (will?) Juan finish 8th grade - does he wish to continue to high school?When will they have a summer break?
These factors will help us plan the next payments! I so hope you will get back to take this down yourself! Tell Juan and Fredy (?) we all send hellos and all sorts of good wishes. 

Take care,
Tish 

PS - (name removed) is still planning on going  2001!

Found in "Surfacing" by Margaret Atwood. Published by Anchor, 1998.


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Let Me Wander In Your Garden

Something a little different today; I found this garden journal, filled with newspaper clippings and notes. There's also a nice homemade bookmark made from some fabric scraps.






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Ringo!

It's Ringo! If I'm not mistaken, I believe this is the photo that comes with the original "Let It Be"  White Album.

Found in "Complete Book of Bass Fishing" by Grits Gresham. Published by Outdoor Life, 1969. (what an awesome name)


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Not A Fan Of Camelot

Note:

King Arthur is not for me.
(pages 62-67)

Found in "Body Language" by Julius Fast. Published by Pocket Books, 1974.

For what it's worth, I read pages 62-67 of this book, and don't really see any relation to King Arthur.

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Giveaway winner

This week's winner was Shelver 506, who entered right here. Will send you an email shortly.