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Tag Archives: Blogging
The Sound Of Silence
Today was my first working visit to the Writers’ Room. The whole idea is of course to focus on writing, so there are strict rules about maintaining silence; for example, no thumbing through pages or folding a newspaper. It’s just … Continue reading
I Accept!
I am new to this blogging community; my dear friend Mimi inspired me with her blog http://waitingforthekarmatruck.com, which always makes me laugh, cry, shake my head yes, and sometimes do all of the above at the same time. She is pure … Continue reading
Brave Or Stupid?
You know how sometimes you just close your eyes, jump off a cliff and hope for the best? No? Me either. And yet here I am doing exactly that. The day job is fascinating and all, but it really cuts … Continue reading
When Turkeys Fly
This is the time of year when people tell each other heartwarming stories about their family holidays and traditions, share warm memories from years gone by, and revel in the joy of the season. Well, that’s what I hear anyway. Many … Continue reading
Poor Dan
Since I launched my blog Dan and I have a new ritual; each morning he reads my posting from the night before while I beg him to let me sleep for 10 more minutes. Repeatedly. Dan doesn’t have an easy … Continue reading
Take It From Me
As noted yesterday, I have been known to listen to a conversation among a bunch of strangers and butt right in. You don’t have to thank me; it’s important that I give of myself and enrich the lives of others. … Continue reading
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Tagged Blogging, Humor, Irreverent, Marriage, Middle Age, Social, Travel
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The Naked Truth
I was fortunate enough to be invited to a lovely event last night. It was a beautiful venue and great food, lots of people I haven’t seen in a while, and I really enjoyed myself. Several people mentioned that they … Continue reading
Name That Tune
I grabbed a cab tonight to meet my friend for dinner. To borrow a phrase, cab rides are like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re going to get. Tonight, I got a very nice young man, with … Continue reading
Tagged Blogging, Humor, Imagination, Music, Self, Social
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Back in Action
From the time I learned to read, I read everything I could get my hands on for many years. I can’t read very often now, but that’s a different story for a different time. I absolutely love language in all its … Continue reading