Author Archives: beckyajohnson

AFAN’s 25th Annual Black & White Party

Posted on August 28, 2011 by beckyajohnson

Last night was the 25th annual Black & White Party to benefit Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN). Over 7,000 people are living with HIV in southern Nevada, and AFAN provides critical services like case management, housing and nutritional support … Continue reading →

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Amsterdam

Posted on July 25, 2011 by beckyajohnson

When your boss asks you to attend a meeting in Amsterdam on his behalf, how can you refuse? After briefly conferring with my husband, we decided it was in the best interest of our marriage if he accompany me. While … Continue reading →

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Radio Shangri-La Virtual Book Discussion

Posted on July 1, 2011 by beckyajohnson

Radio Shangri-La: What I Learned in Bhutan, the Happiest Kingdom on Earth by Lisa Napoli. Published in 2011. Synopsis: Unsatisfied with her job with a major media outlet, and seeking greater meaning in her life, Lisa Napoli is given the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Animal Farm Virtual Book Discussion

Posted on June 16, 2011 by beckyajohnson

Animal Farm by George Orwell. Published in 1945. Synopsis: While the owner of Manor Farm is in a drunken stupor, his farm animals revolt, overtake the farm and rename it Animal Farm. Grounded in Seven Commandments, Animal Farm initially becomes … Continue reading →

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Stranger Than Fiction Virtual Book Discussion

Posted on June 4, 2011 by beckyajohnson

Stranger Than Fiction: True Stories by Chuck Palahniuk. Published in 2004. Synopsis: This collection of short, non-fiction essays by the writer of Fight Club is divided into 3 sections. “People Together” deals with odd events (i.e. nudist testicle eating festivals and … Continue reading →

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