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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Wee Frozen Jelinek

A lost and lonely deer, probably hungry, perhaps thirsty, likely fearful, came gingerly stepping down our parking lot, past my car and other cars of those staying in on this frigid day. This was an unusual event. Though there are deer in the woods on all sides of our apartment complex with two or... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

With A Little Groan

I seem to groan every time I move--when I stand up, when I sit down, when I bend over, when I stretch.... I'm not really in pain, but it seems that this frigid weather has made my body stiff and unmovable and the groans come without being summoned, and whether there is anyone to hear or not.... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, January 4, 2015

The Voice Within

I write only because There is a voice within me That will not be still. ~ Sylvia Plath Most people are blessed with a speaking voice. To the extent and manner that one uses their speaking voice, others are blessed, or cursed, enjoy or are bothered, are irritated or inspired. In addition, some people... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, January 2, 2015

Giddy Dulness Lumbering On

Into the twelfth year of my Blogit "writing" (if you can call it that), I haven't progressed an iota from my beginning words. So, I shall just carry on in my intrepid manner, a little here, a little there, oft without sense, and/or sensibility, until the end, whenever that might be. And for today... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Dtam Som Oo 2015

I decided to make a Thai pomelo salad for New Year's Eve. Also called shaddock, pamplemousse, chakotra, bhogate, and a host of other names, depending on where you purchase such, the pomelo is the largest citrus fruit there is. I've seen them in the produce section of the food mart, but always passed... Sign in to see full entry.

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