Last year I had purple irises; this year yellow. I hope they both bloom next year. That would be so pretty... a Vikings flower bed! Rock on!
This pretty basket I bought from the local high school marching band.
On a different subject, I decided I want to buy myself a retirement gift: either a Kindle or a Nook (e-reader). Do any of you have either one? Do you recommend one over the other? I can't see a huge difference, but want to see if there are strong opinions either way.
I hope my book-store-owner sister won't be appalled that I'm buying an e-reader.
Hi Carol! Weighing in on the eReader question, my very best friend in the entire universe (MVBFITEU) has a Kindle and absolutely loves it. I was about to buy one but then I heard that Borders is coming out with the Kobo in June--it's $100 less than the Kindle but sounds pretty comparable so I might get that. Sadly none of them will read competitors formats. Which is why I really want an iPad, but that won't happen until it's been out a while. Anyway, for what it's worth, I guess I'd say get the Kindle (and check out the leather covers at www.oberondesign.com! Stunning!) over the Nook, and consider the Kobo!
ReplyDeletei am surprised...the book lover you! But maybe you are more a reader than a lover of the actual book?? Like Katie said..wait til teh Kobe is out and then compare...
ReplyDeleteMy kids bought me a Kindle for Christmas because they know I read all the time. I thought I would miss holding a book but I absolutely love it. My old eyes love that you can enlarge the font. I did buy myself a cover and it helps me feel like I have a book in my hand. Did I say that I love it? By the way, I got a new clothes dryer when I retired!
ReplyDeleteCan't you try them out in the stores to see which is you prefer? I know I tried an in-store Kindle last year. Woundn't B&N have an in-store Nook to try?
ReplyDeleteI just looked at some online reviews, and they said the Kindle is easier to use. I've heard that the Sony e-reader (don't know if it has a official name) is nice because it's easier to check out books if your local library has that option.
ReplyDeleteI know a lot of people who got a kindle or iPads over Christmas and they all love them. I would just recommend getting a leather journal cover for it or something to protect it. I love your blog by the way its very neat.
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