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Sunday, May 4, 2008

The Pavlovian Bookstore

I love bookstores with coffee shops. Today I went to one, intending to choose a book, and a latte, and just read. But I guess the atmosphere got to me. All those people sitting at their little tables, some with papers and laptops, everyone really engrossed in what they were doing. I bought a $6... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Apology to my readers

I complain quite a bit in my blog. And I am very sorry for that. I really truly do not have a negative view of life. But I don't sugar-coat anything either. I spent today at my church, outside, with a bunch of people, doing yard work. I wasn't doing anything except chatting with a friend who was... Sign in to see full entry.

There's rust in my radiator

This is not some cute trick at a metaphor. My van's radiator ran out of coolant and is rusted. I was driving at the time. I am in desperate need of a new van. BUYING one intimidates me to death. First off, I have no money, so any bank loan would need a co-signer. Then there is the matter of... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, May 2, 2008

Rosie, get over yourself!

Rosie O'Donnell is on the Rachael Ray show today, promoting her new craft book. Understand something. I think Rosie O'Donnell is a great stand-up comedian. I thought that her talk show was great, and I was sorry when it got cancelled. But her time on "The View" was some of the most embarrassing TV... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Observations on the writing process

I am lying in bed, propped up with pillows. I am very comfortable. This is how I like to write. Freedom came with my laptop in October. Before that, if I wanted to write I had to sit at my desk to use the computer. Ahh, the laptop. Such a wonderful invention. Seems odd to me to think that just 25... Sign in to see full entry.

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