Life in the fast lane--where's the on ramp?

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Monday, April 18, 2016

Happy Monday

I just found out that my favorite character on "Castle" is leaving the show - and it's just possible the series will end. Beckett, our intrepid and good looking detective, has run out of contract and the producers -- according to an article I just read online -- are looking to save a bit of money.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, April 17, 2016

Email from Sandy

She got my email writing prompt, will have plenty of time to work on it (see the women's work post of a couple days ago.) She's having a bit harder of a time recovering from the surgery on her right hip than she did on the left one - says it was two years ago and she's had other health issues in the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, April 16, 2016

More Than One Way to Write a Memoir...

There's a guy who plays pinochle at The Center on Thursdays, who also rides the Center's van a couple times a week to get to the bank, Walmart, etc. John has led an interesting life, worked as a journalist and writer for awhile, did a few years as an announcer on one of the biggest radio stations in... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, April 15, 2016

Old Song Lyrics that have earwormed me

Once in a while won't you try to give one little thought to me though someone else may be nearer your heart? I know that I'll be contented with yesterday's memory knowing you think of me once in a while... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, April 14, 2016

This week's writing prompt

"Man works from dawn to set of sun; Woman's work is never done." This old saying reflects the never-ending job description that has "always" been ascribed to women -- cleaning, cooking, serving, child care, teaching, nursing, etc. But recent history brought a new era when "Rosie the Riveter" took... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Octopus escapes aquarium

steals bridal gown and marries the waiting groom after the bride faints from fear. The wedding night, which took place at a distant, undisclosed location brought unexpected thrills. The innkeeper, who had posted a sign at the front desk that his firm reserved the right to refuse service to any one... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 11, 2016

Something New (to me) - found in the free magazines basket at EPL

"One Story." One Story is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit devoted to promoting the art of the short story and supporting the authors who write them. According to the back page of the little publication I found in the free magazine basket at the library yesterday, it's supported by Amazon.Com, the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, April 10, 2016

A story for sibling day...

We were sitting on the back steps after supper, a rare story time moment, when Rosalee asked Mom about a conversation she'd had with Grandma Lucy earlier in the day. It seems the grownups had been talking about Satan's wicked ways, and the dear child had done some thinking about the ideas floating... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, April 9, 2016

Family Story

The story goes Mom was visiting Aunt Ella one Saturday morning, and as they were having coffee in the kitchen Ella saw a car pull up outside. “It’s the guy here to collect for the sewing machine,” she said. “Poor guy, he won’t get his money this week, either.” My little sis Rosalee was skipping and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, April 8, 2016

Stories From The Center

Cindy brought Ruth along to the Write Your Own Story group yesterday. They're old friends, and Ruth was intrigued by what Cindy told her. I invited a friend. I hope that's all right, she said to me. Well, of course it is. So we went through the Amherst method, we all introduced ourselves, and then... Sign in to see full entry.

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