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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Thursday, April 7, 2016

The Write Angle

This morning's Job #1 is to get ready and go to The Center for the Write Your Own Story class. I was going to have the group test their scholarship by writing today's chapter in third person. Then I realized that was not exactly on target - what we're doing is putting together our stories. It ain't... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

"Back in Baby's Arms"

As "earworms" go, you could do worse than this one. IMHO there's never been a voice just like Patsy Cline's, and this was one of her hits. There's a commercial out now, some poor schlub who's been on a long airplane trip. The voice-over says something like 'for the past seven days you've been a... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Buddies

I've got a buddy named Chris who's about twelve or thirteen. He comes into the library to chat with me from time to time. He's a charmer, got a great smile, and some time back he accepted the notion of me as his "bonus grandma." Chris comes to the library with his aunt, who gets on the computer... Sign in to see full entry.

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