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Book of virtue?

I don't own any of the "So Many Books, So Little Time" paraphernalia marketed to librarians and other book lovers. I'm not sure whether it's because those items are so common as to be no longer fun or because they sound a little boastful. A love of reading belongs in the same category...

Posted to Reader's Exchange (Weblog) by Linda Sappenfield on 08-27-2009
Movies better than books? Not inconceivable

A couple of expert movie watchers have shared their views (see comments for If Film Viewing is Wrong... ), even raising this question: Are we allowed to believe that some movies are better than books? I hope so, because a couple instantly came to mind. Surpassing the quality of an excellent book is a...

Posted to Reader's Exchange (Weblog) by Linda Sappenfield on 07-23-2009
Come to Clay Madsen to learn about the opportunity for free personal training

The Sports Capital of Texas Ambassadors will be at Clay Madsen Recreation Center on Wednesday, July 22 from 12 to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. promoting the new Round to Rock fitness program. Now I know what you’re thinking, “Who are these Ambassadors and what do they do?” The Ambassadors are a group of Round...

Posted to Round Rocker: Parks and Recreation 411 (Weblog) by Elysabeth Bean on 07-21-2009
Getting a Reputation

It's a momentous week to launch a new blog. Michael Jackson's death has inspired all sorts of musings regarding what his music meant to whom and when. His legions of fans include so many in our area, and yet I heard someone on KUT radio observe that "Austin isn't really Michael Jackson...

Posted to Reader's Exchange (Weblog) by Linda Sappenfield on 06-26-2009
Juneteenth is over and done, hope you didn't miss the fun

If you didn’t go to the Juneteenth Rhythm and Ribs Celebration you missed out. Although the heat was sweltering hot the atmosphere of the event was cool. There were moon walks, a rock wall, food vendors, games, contests, barbeque cook-off and entertainment. I went to check out the action Saturday and...

Posted to Round Rocker: Parks and Recreation 411 (Weblog) by Elysabeth Bean on 06-22-2009
Happy Father's Day to all the dads in Round Rock!

Father’s Day weekend is upon us and it’s time to celebrate that special father figure in your life. Here are some activities to do with your dad this Father’s Day weekend. Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20 take your dad out to the Juneteenth Rhythm and Ribs Celebration for barbeque, games, live music...

Posted to Round Rocker: Parks and Recreation 411 (Weblog) by Elysabeth Bean on 06-18-2009
Summer at Baca

The Baca Center for Senior and Community Activities has many things for you to do this summer. There are educational programs and seminars, exercise groups and organization for you to check out. Visit the website to see all you can be doing this summer. One thing to check out is Tejano Time. It’s an...

Posted to Round Rocker: Parks and Recreation 411 (Weblog) by Elysabeth Bean on 06-11-2009
Life Scout soars above and beyond for Round Rock in hopes of going Eagle

Life Scout, James Hall, organized a community service project where he and other volunteers planted 44 trees in the City of Round Rock’s Bowman Park on Friday, June 5. Hall is completing the requirements to become an Eagle Scout. One of the requirements is to do a community service project that will...

Posted to Round Rocker: Parks and Recreation 411 (Weblog) by Elysabeth Bean on 06-09-2009
Go to the Super Series and after go to get super soaked

This weekend, June 5-7, the Super Series South Tx State Championship is going on here in Round Rock at Old Settlers Park. There will be recycling bins out there to promote being green, so look out for those. After the fun of watching or playing in the Super Series take the quick trip to the Rock’N River...

Posted to Round Rocker: Parks and Recreation 411 (Weblog) by Elysabeth Bean on 06-03-2009
Parade your float this July 4

With July 4 Frontier Days about a month away it is time for you to start thinking about the parade. If you just want to come out and watch, great. You can find out the parade route on the city’s website and decide where you want to set up your lawn chair. If you are interested in being in the parade...

Posted to Round Rocker: Parks and Recreation 411 (Weblog) by Elysabeth Bean on 06-02-2009

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