Book Review: Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass

From the jacket of the book: A kid named Vanesa breaks the news to Piddy Sanchez during the first few weeks at her new high school. t her new high school. “Yaqui Delgado wants to kick your ass.” But who is Yaqui Delgado? Piddy has no idea – or any idea what she’s done to piss her off. At first, Piddy  is…

November is Scarfvember: 30 Days, 30 Ways #30DayScarfChallenge

My friend, Pam (The Unconcentional Librarian) has unwittingly enabled my scarf and yarn addiction with a challenge that she posted beginning November, called Scarfvember. For the month of November she challenged a bunch of us to wear scarves daily for the month of November. She hinted at a book prize and as I said earlier, I sort of have an…

yaRRnthings: On the Hooks and Needles

It’s another WIP Wednesday! What project(s) are on the hooks, needles or just tangled up? I have fallen hard for knitting and have been whipping things up like crazy. My new favorite pattern is the Drop Stitch Cowl from SpiderWomanKnits. To create this cowl I’ve used Lion Brand Thick and Quick, Lion Brand’s Hometown USA (It was on sale at…

McCafé Moms – Help Students Go to College #RMHCScholarships

        Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) of the Philadelphia Region with the support of the McDonald’s® Owner/Operators of the Greater Philadelphia Region are seeking qualified applicants from the Greater Philadelphia Region to apply for one of four scholarships: ·         RMHC® Scholars for high school seniors of all backgrounds regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin. ·         RMHC®/African…

The Kimmel Broadway Philadelphia Series Kicks Off the Season With ONCE

The Kimmel Broadway Philadelphia series kicks off the season Tuesday, October 29th, with ONCE, Winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards® including Best Musical. Once is a truly original Broadway experience. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage, Once tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who’s about to give up on his dream…