Archive for July 7th, 2008
Monday, July 7th, 2008Weekly Geeks #10 - Magazines
This week’s “assignment” is all about the magazines we read. Dewey wrote:
For each magazine you want to talk about, here are a few questions. Answer as many or as few as you want.
1. Name of magazine.
2. Do you subscribe or just buy it now and then?
3. What’s your favorite regular feature in the magazine?
4. What do you think your interest in this magazine says about you?
5. How long have you been reading this magazine?
6. Is there any unique or quirky aspect to the magazine that keeps you reading?
I read a lot of magazines…and I thought the best way to talk about them would be to break them up into categories. To read more about each magazine (including subscription information) click on the photo of the magazine cover.
I. Physical Therapy - Professional Magazines
As a California licensed physical therapist, I am continually upgrading my knowledge of what is current in the field. Some of the magazines I get come to me at no cost, simply because I’m a licensed PT. Others I must pay a membership to receive.
Today in PT - published by Steve Hauber is an attractive, glossy freebie which explores topics in the major areas of PT including: cardiopulmonary, geriatrics and home health, neurology, pediatrics, and sports and orthopedics. I most enjoy the sections on home health, neurology and pediatrics as they deal with information pertaining to my business, as well as my work as a home health physical therapist AND my volunteer work with children in Hippotherapy and therapeutic horseback riding.
Advance for Physical Therapists & PT Assistants is a trade magazine published by the APTA. It is another freebie and has the latest information about my profession, as well as a wealth of job advertisements. I enjoy the book reviews, information on conferences and the articles on the latest technologies.
Hippotherapy magazine comes to me through my membership with the American Hippotherapy Association (click here to learn more about what Hippotherapy is all about). I usually read this one cover to cover, but my favorite sections are those which give ideas about treatment on the horse.
Strides is the official publication of the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) and I get this one through my membership with that organization. This is a fun magazine designed to assist instructors in Therapeutic Horseback Riding programs. Again, this is one I enjoy cover to cover.
II. Book Related Magazines
World Literature Today is published bimonthly through the University of Oklahoma. I just started subscribing to this fascinating publication about a year ago. Often I find several interesting articles, and always I find new books to add to my wish list. This month’s edition (which just arrived today) is focused on the subject of the world’s rapidly changing ecology.
Bookmarks Magazine comes out once a month and is a terrific resource for book reviews and opinions about books. I subscribe to this one and look forward to reading each and every issue. I love the section which focuses on a new author each month.
Poets and Writers is also a bimonthly magazine devoted to writers, poets and the literary life. There is always plenty of information on writers conferences and news and trends in the literary world. I don’t subscribe to this one, but I often pick up a copy in the bookstore. The website for this magazine is fabulous - check it out.
III. Lifestyle, Regional and Cooking Magazines
Fine Cooking is one of the best cooking magazines out there - but it is expensive. I don’t subscribe to it (yet), but I do buy a copy when I’m feeling flush. It is glossy with gorgeous photos, and the recipes are those anyone can manage. One of my favorite regular features is the one about Equipment.
I’ve been subscribing to Sunset magazine now for too many years to count. This is a regional magazine that covers food, gardening, travel and home in the West. I constantly am ripping out the travel articles and filing them in a loose leaf binder for vacation and getaway ideas.
Country Home is also a longtime favorite of mine. I’ve been a subscriber for over 20 years now! I love the fresh ideas for home and garden. My favorite regular feature is probably Antiquing Highway.
Thanks for taking a tour through my favorite magazines. Other Weekly Geeks who have also posted on this topic are:
- Maree who shares her favorite cross stitching magazine
- Jessica who offers an eclectic mix of magazines
- Julie who enlightens us with a magazine which is designed to increase cross-cultural awareness
To see all of this weeks posts, visit Dewey’s post about Weekly Geeks #10 and scroll down to Mr Linky.
Monday, July 7th, 2008I’m a Winner…
In the last couple of weeks, I’ve managed to snag A Foreign Affair, by Caro Peacock in a book give-away hosted by Shawnee at Reading in Appalachia. I’ve been wanting to read this one and was really excited to win it. Thanks, Shawnee!
I also participated in Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-A-Thon and won 3 Bookmooch points for being one of the participants who raised money for Reading Is Fundamental. Thanks, Dewey!
There are tons of great give-aways out there this week. Check out Books on the Brain where you can win both of Elin Hilderbrand’s books: A Summer Affair and Barefoot. Also Wendy at Musings of a Bookish Kitty is having TWO give-aways in honor of her wedding anniversary.
Monday, July 7th, 2008July Book Blowout - Mini Challenge #1
We’ve been challenged to Introduce ourselves to everyone doing this challenge. Here’s my introduction:
1. Describe yourself in one sentence: I’m highly motivated, joyous (most of the time), loyal and completely addicted to books.
2. What book will you start the challenge with? I just finished my first book which was People of the Book, by Geraldine Brooks (read my review here). I’m now reading The Poisonwood Bible, by Barbara Kingsolver.
3. Where is your favourite place to read? I love curling up on the couch, or sitting on my porch in the rocker. And reading in bed is always a favorite spot.
4. What is your favourite book of all time? I would have to say The Book Thief, by Marcus Zusak. Although I also love Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett, War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee and Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck.
5. Remind us all of your challenge target: I hope to read one more than my monthly average which will be 9 books.