Well, folks. I'm back. After an accidental hiatus, I'm finally settling back into a routine that allows me to read more regularly, which means I can review again! It's been a crazy year filled with ups and downs (mostly ups), but rather than just pop back onto my corner of the internet without explaining my absence, I wanted to give you a glimpse into where I went off … [Read more...]
Mini Reviews: Career and the 90’s
I've been reading a lot of really great books lately but not all of them warrant a full review. Some are short reads, under 50 pages or so, while others were great brain-breaks. Below are a few books that don't require a lot of discussion but are still worth picking up. Grunge, Nerds, and Gastropubs: A Mass Culture Odyssey by Kevin Craft If you grew up in the late 80's … [Read more...]
Team Vegan – Thanks for the Donations!
If you're a follower of The Book Wheel, then you probably know that I'm a newbie vegetarian. I haven't gone the way of veganism, but I am trying to cut out animal products whenever I can. Which is why I signed up for Team Vegan - a month-long fundraising event aimed at raising awareness about animal welfare and all things vegan. While I wouldn't normally share all of this on … [Read more...]
Band Aid Tackles Ebola
I love the Band Aid song. I love it so much I played it at my wedding (in August) and have a self-proclaimed "Band Aid Season" (day after Thanksgiving to January 6). I have it on a 45 and it's the first track on every single cd I have ever burned for myself or anyone else. Although I love the original the most because it's so amazing, I enjoy the new versions and am excited … [Read more...]
Today is World Diabetes Day
Today is World Diabetes Day and I feel that it is important to share this because it affects many people in my life. Rather than expound on the causes, numbers, and long-term effects of the disease, I'm going to share the following infographic with you from the International Diabetes Federation (click to enlarge) and send you over to their site for more information about how to … [Read more...]