101 Ways to Dance

101 Ways to Dance 

by Kathy Stinson

This book was inspired by a writing exercise that the author used in a creative writing course. This is very appropriate as it is a very creative way to approach the topic of relationships for young adults.

Follow up on Eating disorders

Here is a good site on how to recognize eating disorders in other people, especially your children. I also want to include more sites about eating disorders that have been very, very helpful.

German Town Patch

Something Fishy

Sheena's Place

Homewood's Eating disorder program - this is one of the best programs, really taught me the skills I needed to get better

Surviving your Stupid, Stupid Decision to go to Grad School

Surviving your Stupid, Stupid Decision to go to Grad School
by Adam Ruben

I decided to read this book as a celebration of my last semester of my MLIS.  I absolutely fell in love with this book from the beginning where the author has a forward, a preface, a prologue and an introduction but explains that as a grad student “you could skip to chapter 1 and begin reading the actual book. But out of obligation to the printed word, or out of inertia, or out of a misguided need to finish what you start, you’ll keep reading and waiting”. As with the rest of the book, it is sadly true – though I did resist the urge to take notes!

Unbearable Lightness

Unbearable Lightness
Portia de Rossi

De Rossi's book is also very good, but a tough read as I have gone through it myself so it is very, very real to me. It is hard to remember those feelings and obsession. I would not recommend it to anyone still suffering from Anorexia or bulimia because it can be very triggering, but it is very useful for family or friends to try to begin to understand the horrible disease. It can become such an obsession and it is extremely hard to overcome. It is also very useful for anyone who works with teens to help recognize the possible symptoms or behaviours.  Although it is impossible for someone who has never had an eating disorder to fully understand, de Rossi's book does give a very detailed and honest look into her struggles with her disease.

Kobo

I finally broke down and bought a new Kobo reader. I really enjoy reading from it. I realize that there is no satisfaction of "turning the page" but I actually find it easier to concentrate than regular books. This also means that I can read far more books at once! I am currently reading Wanda Sykes'  "Yeah, I said it" and Portia de Rossi's "Unbearable Lightness".  I love Wanda Sykes, so that is usually the one that I read first.

Final Management 'Paper'

Okay, this one is a better version because the music actually syncs up now!

Interesting article

Here is an interesting article about the importance of editing to ensure confidence in the work from the New York Times...

http://topics.blogs.nytimes.com/tag/after-deadline/?scp=1-spot&sq=after+deadline&st=cse