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Friday, November 21, 2003
Drivers Wanted

How did I miss this? VW has a new luxury car, the Phaeton.

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To-day is the pupil of yesterday. --Publilius Syrus


Saturday, June 7, 2003
756,973 points

Pangea Software released Enigmo recently. Several people have mentioned to me how addictive it is. I think it's addictive, too. To the tune of 756,973 points. Daniel (5 years old) also loves it. He's halfway through the 20 kiddie levels.


n.b. Daniel did all 20 levels

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It is no profit to have learned well, if you neglect to do well. --Publilius Syrus


Sunday, March 2, 2003
'I Wonder Why' Children's Books
Kingfisher publishes the 'I Wonder Why' series of children's books which includes such titles as:

  • I Wonder Why Camels Have Humps: And Other Questions About Animals

  • I Wonder Why Castles Had Moats: and Other Questions about Long Ago

  • I Wonder Why Countries Fly Flags: and Other Questions About People and Places

  • I Wonder Why Fish Grew Legs : and other Questions about Prehistoric Life

  • I Wonder Why Flutes Have Holes: and Other Questions About Music

  • I Wonder Why Horses Wear Shoes: And Other Questions About Horses

  • I Wonder Why I Blink: And Other Questions About My Body

  • I Wonder Why I Blink: And Other Questions About My Body

They are the only books my son wants me to read to him at bed time night after night. If you have a pre-schooler or older on your gift list, these are a sure hit.

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Learn to see in another's calamity the ills which you should avoid. --Publilius Syrus