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    Book Discussion, Reception & Signing with Frank Strauss

    Thursday, September 18th, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

    With the imminent dismantling of fabled Yankee Stadium, a new book by Frank Strauss, Dawn of a Dynasty: The Incredible and Improbable Story of the 1947 New York Yankees, provides readers with a nostalgic look back at one of the most memorable seasons in the history of the legendary ballpark. Dawn of a Dynasty recalls the author’s memorable meeting with Babe Ruth and features the game-by-game exploits of the players who brought New York City its first post-war championship.

    A graduate of Antioch College, Frank Strauss has spent over fifty years as a journalist and public relations director. Growing up in New York City as a rabid Yankee fan, he now divides his time between New York and Litchfield County.

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Archive for March 7th, 2008

California Dreamin’ on a such a winter’s day…

Posted by Audra on March 7, 2008

All the leaves are brown and the sky is gray
I’ve been for a walk on a winter’s day
I’d be safe and warm if I was in L.A.
*California dreamin’ on such a winter’s day…..
UGH!*&%@!! Was all I could say to myself as I dragged myself out of bed last Saturday morning. The snow and ice that accumulated overnight made me long for the warm blue skies again. I wish I was on the beach above– snoozing away in the hammock while my husband caters to my every whim. Some tunes on my ipod and perhaps a cool beverage in my hand.
–Alas, no beach vacation for me so it is back to the little mirage in my head . I can vow to escape the cold next year ~ and in the meantime I can get all the travel books I need at the OWL to plan my dream vacation ……
Fodor’s Bahamas 917.29 FOD
Fodor’s Complete Guide to Caribbean Cruises 917.29 CAR
Fodor’s Maui 919.69 FOD
Fodor’s Arizona & the Grand Canyon 917.91 FOD
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We also have a great collection of Travel DVDs for your viewing(dreaming) pleasure:
Enchanted Pacific to the Max DVD Collection:
Australia to the Max DVD TRAVEL AUS
New Zealand to the Max DVD TRAVEL NEW
China to the Max DVD TRAVEL CHI
Hawaii to the Max DVD TRAVEL HAW
Mexico to the Max DVD TRAVEL MEX
Hidden Treaures. Mysteries of Greece and Rome DVD TRAVEL HID
I would most likely plan a trip to Florida . Head to Disney and then on to Fort Myers to check in on the 2007 World Champion Red Sox at spring training. Or maybe participate in their Fantasy Camp– ha! Any place I choose I know the OWL will provide me with the information I need. Don’t forget that MYLibraryDV (downloadable videos–nice travel selection)is also at your fingertips.
Fodor’s Florida 917.59 FOD
Fodor’s Walt Disney World 917.592 FOD
Entry is written by Audra, your sick of winter  librarian assistant
* Mama’s and the Papa’s. CD FOLK-ROCK MAM

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