Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Underwater (Swimming Circles)
The atmosphere won't stop weeping - raining now for three days on, heavily and wearily....I wish something of this deluge could be saved for the drought that will, without doubt, come during the growing season soon to begin..A disaster has been declared for my area; flooding increases, more than 70... Sign in to see full entry.
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Monday, March 3, 2008
Wonder Warmth (Perfect Curl)
Welcome to the World, Dustin Ray! (March 2, 2008) Swaddled in blankets, our newborn is still cold, his body temperature not yet regulating. Mom has been deprived of sleep too long and finally succumbs to the exhaustion of her work. Dad is taking a break out of the room and in a corner, two nurses... Sign in to see full entry.
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Monday, February 25, 2008
Base of The Heap - An On-Target Description of the Writing Life..
Pitchfork Ready?....:) I can visualize my heap awaiting..Can ya scent yours, lol?...These words, quotes (they are quite energizing and encouraging, imo!) were sent by a friend of mine who is a published author. She is starting a local writer's group that I'm considering joining, schedule permitting.... Sign in to see full entry.
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Thursday, February 21, 2008
I Been Cheatin'!...
Writing-wise, that is, lol...as a proud, active member of MoveOn.org....The organization recently requested letters-to-editors of newspapers, large and small to be written and sent on the issue of the impact of war spending in Iraq as it relates to the growing economic downturn we are now facing.... Sign in to see full entry.
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Feelin' the Love - Red, White and Blue..um, er Glove??!....:)
In belated honour of President's Day and in the spirit of the historical, rhetorical campaign season upon us, I present a smattering of Candidate George W. Bush's memorable chatterings...now, now, you George fans, don't boo....To borrow from Bill Maher - I kid the President, I actually love the... Sign in to see full entry.
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Friday, February 15, 2008
Real Change Ahead? - Bread & Butter Instead of Bombs & Brutality - Obama's
Plan. (Fact Check) Can he do it, considering the grip of the military-industrial complex on the U.S. government? If elected to the presidency, will he stand for all that his words are promising?..I am a mature, clear eyed optimist, thusly my vote for him will be based on a wary and watchful kind of... Sign in to see full entry.
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Thursday, February 7, 2008
Freeze Frame
Amazing how a road trip through three - or was it four - states - I lost count in the middle of a Wisconsinian blizzard - can provide perspectives on what the world is coming to. Some of the views are disturbing, some are enlightening. I am back from a northerly journey, taken for the sake of a... Sign in to see full entry.
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Monday, January 14, 2008
Apologies..................................................................
Sorry for the previous weepy post - not a bright and cheerful way to return, but unexpected death at the age of 20 is a heavy topic. I've deleted it; will leave this entry with a positive, *Happy New Year* wish. Write On! Sign in to see full entry.
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Thursday, December 20, 2007
Timelessly Giving ~ Do You Believe?........................................
Borrowing today...:) This letter is so timely yet timeless, I couldn't resist posting it..Truly a beautiful message. Eight-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York's Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897. The work of veteran... Sign in to see full entry.
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Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Twelve Days 'til Christmas!!!!.................
My List: Make cookies and brownies for gifting. Find my Santa hat!..:) Help Dakota finish decorating the tree..it is a small one, compared to years past. I've been in a process of downsizing externally, for I finally realize outward ornamentations of merry celebration don't really compare to the... Sign in to see full entry.
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