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Bookish-Angel
3 yrs ago
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I wrote, voiced, edited, and produced our local NPR station’s daily arts and cultural calendar broadcast for about 15 years. I also wrote book reviews for the station’s website and served as a Morning Edition and All Th…
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Does anyone have any personal experience with psilocybin, other psychedelics?
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RE: Strictly recreational
Bookish-Angel
3 yrs ago
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Moem, did you feel any fear during the experience? Was your outlook changed in any way? Micheal Pollan and Dr. William Richards both wrote of a change in perspective - a heightened spirituality/connectedness to nature,…
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Does anyone have any personal experience with psilocybin, other psychedelics?
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You as well, Covert
Bookish-Angel
3 yrs ago
I was seriously considering psilocybin treatment this past summer but COVID nixed that.
Bookish-Angel
3 yrs ago
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I have read a great deal on the subject over the last few years as I am interested in psychedelic substances for my treatment resistant depression.
Thanks for any info.
Bookish-Angel
3 yrs ago
Merely the smell makes me gag. I was on a plane to Amsterdam several years ago and was offered black licorice by my Dutch seatmates. I politely declined and they looked rather offended despite my also saying l cannot ea…
Bookish-Angel
3 yrs ago
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Actor Ewan McGregor and pal Charley Boorman ride electric motorcycles from Ushuaia, Argentina to Los Angeles, California.
I have seen the pals’ previous series “Long Way Down” and “Long Way Round” and loved them so I…
Bookish-Angel
9 yrs ago
though I get a few every year from publishers, etc. connected with my job. I give them to school-age kids to use as "idea journals," good for notes, poems, doodles, etc.
Bookish-Angel
9 yrs ago
Beautiful place to which I will return.
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Is it true that many people from the USA don't travel overseas?
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Sure, some don't but many do
Bookish-Angel
9 yrs ago
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I and my husband have traveled a lot internationally as have the majority of the people we know. We are the people of the USA you don't hear much about.
I work in public broadcasting and my profession puts me in touc…
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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*SHELVES FULL! THANK YOU!* Books wanted for classroom in Alabama
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Please pm me if books still needed
Bookish-Angel
9 yrs ago
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I might even have some here at home. When does she need the books?
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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looking for children's books
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I mailed some yesterday
Bookish-Angel
9 yrs ago
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I hope they get well-used! : )
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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Would you like to donate a children's book or two? Richmond, VA ARTICLE & PIX IN LAST POST
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Pictures and article about the event
Bookish-Angel
9 yrs ago
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http://ideastations.org/science-matters/green-kids/what-wonderful-day-neighborhood-explore-outdoors-2014
The article mentions Book Angel (me) giving away books and provides links to more pictures. Unfortunately, ther…
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Would you like to donate a children's ARTICLE & PIX IN LAST POST
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Here are links to pictures and articles about the event
Bookish-Angel
9 yrs ago
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http://ideastations.org/science-matters/green-kids/what-wonderful-day-neighborhood-explore-outdoors-2014
The article mentions Book Angel (me) giving away books and provides links to more pictures. Unfortunately, ther…
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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looking for children's books
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I'll see what's left after my event.
Bookish-Angel
9 yrs ago
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I should have some to send.
Bookish-Angel
10 yrs ago
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You might feel differently if the invasive and/or non-native species negatively impacted your area's environment.
http://www.earth.columbia.edu/articles/view/2695
http://www.people.fas.harvard.edu/~mickley/kudzu.ht…
Bookish-Angel
10 yrs ago
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Yards in my community are nice but not busy and that is the norm and preference here despite Virginia being a HUGE garden state.
We had a woman 3 doors down who had a large, overfilled back yard that had several non…
Bookish-Angel
10 yrs ago
When I actually had BookCrossing books posted on PaberbackSwap, I had a note on my shelf letting other swappers know that some of my books were BC-labeled and if they had questions, they could PM me. Likewise, I receive…
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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looking for children's books
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When do you need them?
Bookish-Angel
10 yrs ago
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With the generosity of BookCrossers and others, I have collected over 3000 new and used children's books for a free book giveaway at a public broadcasting event on May 4.
If you won't need yours until after that dat…
Bookish-Angel
10 yrs ago
When I have a credit or two, I check out the "Book Bazaar" on the discussion forums to see who might be offering 2, 3 even 4 for 1 credit. Sometimes I find books and authors unknown to me or grab multiple books in a ser…
(Not-So-) Random Acts of BookCrossing Kindness
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Would you like to donate a children's book or two? Richmond, VA ARTICLE & PIX IN LAST POST
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8 BRAND NEW beautiful books from Covert today!
Bookish-Angel
10 yrs ago
Thank you, Covert! These books are perfect for the giveaway.
I have about 3125 books collected on a goal of 3000.
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Would you like to donate a children's ARTICLE & PIX IN LAST POST
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8 BRAND NEW beautiful books from Covert today!
Bookish-Angel
10 yrs ago
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Thank you so much! These are perfect for the giveaway.
My present count is about 3125 books collected on a goal of 3000.
Bookish-Angel
10 yrs ago
I am not a big fan of it. I don't like the zooming in and out to make type larger, typing on it is annoying (I loathe touch screens) and I don't like e-readers at all. Plus, the model I have is HEAVY. I received it as …
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Would you like to donate a children's ARTICLE & PIX IN LAST POST
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Ah, gee - thanks, all!
Bookish-Angel
10 yrs ago
Yes, I am so pleased that I completed the goal early - mostly because of the generosity of BookCrossers and my area's fabulous library systems. There is also the added benefit to my arms from lifting 50 and 60-pound box…
Bookish-Angel
10 yrs ago
When you are feeling better, just let me know your address.
My positive thoughts are with you.
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Would you like to donate a children's ARTICLE & PIX IN LAST POST
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RE: RE: GOAL HAS BEEN MET!!!!!!
Bookish-Angel
10 yrs ago
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[[Darn! I just bought some TODAY, with the idea of maybe being the one to put you over.
Ah, well. I'll mail them anyway. :)]]
Isn't that always the way? No need to send any more, Covert, but feel free to send if y…