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Friday, December 6, 2013

Now is the winter of our discontent...

whether it be nobler in the mind to suffer the arrows of outrageous weather or to sprinkle salt to melt the ice and shovel away the slush, to risk falling on my arse, too far from the phone to dial 911, with all the neighbors gone to work, no mamas dropping kids at St. B's across the street because... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, December 5, 2013

Farewell, Nelson Mandella.

Rest in peace. You've been a hero and an inspiration. It makes me sad to know you are gone. You will not beforgotten. Sign in to see full entry.

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Day of Beauty

I learned when I was twelve to keep my fingernails very short. Goes without saying, I also had to keep my hands clean. You can understand the cows did not want anyone grabbing hold of their teats with sharp nails. We had the machines to do the main job, but Sam always stripped the last few ounces by... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

It's a small universe...

Even before November first I was thinking its high time I got into the business end of the writing game. It's not enough, I'm thinking, to just write the stories and share them with other writers on Blogit and in the group. I need to get into the marketing end. Holy Serendipity, Batman! I get to my... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

The art and science of gifting

Well, the deadline's here: the one I dread all year, do I gift card or buy the actual toy, a package of fun, an expression of joy? For the young: electronics, but which game to they crave? Why risk buying the one they already have? New socks or mittens might make them cry, clothes are no fun. Don't... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, December 2, 2013

Good day at the Library

Our volunteer group is collecting for two groups in need: every November we ask patrons to donate canned goods or non-perishable foods for out local food pantry. In return, they get a free book. We clear our shelves for new (to us) merchandise and the food pantry gets a little help. This year... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, December 1, 2013

Bathtubs, deadlines and whatnot

Months ago when my boys took it on themselves to remodel my bathroom, for which I've been grateful every day since, there's been a clawfoot bathtub on my front porch. It's a genuine antique, cast iron covered with porcelain that has gone worn and pitted. After the work of installing a shower, moving... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, November 30, 2013

Remember Whinge? Blogit's Little Irish Girl who moved to New Jersey?

Her FB Posting from Friday: 11 years ago today, I was out on the batter drowning my sorrows having accordioned my indifferently maintained Micra on a wet road earlier that week, the car I rear-ended had a plum sized dent, my car crumpled like tin foil. It'd been a rough week and a rough year, so... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, November 28, 2013

That Toddlin' Town - Chicago

Art and science museums, the "miracle mile," fabulous acquarium, the lake front, lots of great architecture, bookstores, colleges, universities, cultural influences from all over the world, people, commerce, shopping, sports. What's not to like? Son Guy and I had a coffee date yesterday, he kept... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Knees, Please...

One of the regulars at The Center, let's call him Frank, is a WWII Army vet, wears his billed cap proudly. Some days he can barely walk, leans on the desk and his cane from the front door to the table where he and Millie - his wife - visit with friends over coffee and pastries. Frank was scheduled... Sign in to see full entry.

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