1. I remembered where I first stumbled across the notion of altered books: a newspaper article posted in the PTA book room several months ago.

At the PTA this morning, I bought about a dozen miscellaneous books. Only one or two for resale, several to give away, a couple for personal consumption. There were a couple of people buying at dealer volume, but none of them were using cellphone scanners. And I didn't recognize them from the library sale circuit.

2. Here is a website that has the lyrics and an audio sample from the song "Blest are They," based on the beatitudes.

3. Can I have your recipe for Sausage-Rice Casserole?