The Reading Spree

Flipping pages and finding common denominators

margin notes

  • Sunday Slowdown.

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    4 min read

    For me, Sundays are real special. It’s the only day in the week that’s completely free of work and other professional/personal obligations. I can spend the whole day doing what I like, whenever and however I want. This Sunday, I chose to stay in; relax; and go through my e-mail, RSS/social media feeds and saved…

  • What If…?

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    2 min read

    It’s a scorching Sunday afternoon in Manila, with the temperature predicted to hit 35°C. Best to stay indoors until at least 5PM, folks! I suggest watching this short film by The Bakery while waiting for things to cool down a bit. The Last Bookshop shows us a scenario that (sadly) has a good chance of…

  • Workshops for Working and Wannabe Writers!

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    4 min read

    Learning doesn’t stop just because it’s the summer season

  • Intermission.

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    1 min read

    So… ummmmm… this happened. Taking a short break; will be back soon. Gotta look at the bright side, though: now I have more time to read! 😉

  • Noted!

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    3 min read

    While compiling this week’s edition of Snippets, I came across an article on The Huffington Post about marginalia. Jocelyn Kelley’s opening line contained a question: Do you openly embrace writing in books, or do you frown upon it? I do agree with her on her main points: a reader’s notes on the sides of book pages…