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Thursday, October 13, 2011

Gossip Girl: a neverending story

Phone call at Five last night, son Joe, asking if I'd heard from Guy. I said no, he's maintained radio silence for a week or so. Why'd he ask? He tells me Guy's girlfriend -- whose family loves drama and old-fashioned games of "let's you and him fight" -- has taken my name in vain. Gigi (short for... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

It ain't talent that wins it...

One of the first TV commercials I remember was for the Arthur Murray dance studios. There was a beautifully groomed couple waltzing gracefully, she in a long swirly gown, he in a tux, all in black and white. Sometimes, if memory serves, they'd also advertise for dance instructors. The Fred Astaire /... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

From my book of Mother Goose nursery rhymes

Abou ben Adam Abou ben Adam, may his tribe increase awakened one night from a deep dream of peace and saw an angel writing in a book of gold. The benign countenance made ben Adam bold and so he asked "what writest thou?" The angel gave a smile that blest and said the names of those that love the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, October 10, 2011

New wrinkle... a "sights and sounds" observational bit.

I was surprised to see a motorcycle parked in a handicapped spot as I walked in from my distant spot in the parking lot. I could have parked closer, but it's a beautiful day and I need the exercise. Before I could mutter under my breath about the inconsiderate jerk on the bike, I noticed it had a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, October 9, 2011

Revisions... And a memo to myself about how to live.

Yesterday I finished a spit and polish revision of "Murder at 922 Holyoake Road." I'm still considering another title. I'm thinking "Isabel's Ghost" might be better. Also thought it might be cool to print the original newspaper stories as a companion piece. Readers could then get "just the facts,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, October 8, 2011

Outshines every star...

"On a clear day, rise and look around you and you'll see who you are. On a clear day, how it will astound you that the glow of your being outshines every star. On a clear day, on a clear day you can see forever and ever more." As we finished our impromptu song, we all began clapping, eight or ten of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, October 7, 2011

Horses, medicine, and giddyup...

I first tuned in to "Doc Martin" during the summer rerun season, and I was immediately hooked. It airs on Thursday nights in this neck of the woods; I even bypass "Gray's Anatomy" to watch it on PBS. Our local Channel 9 (I suppose they all do) does a lot of Brit produced stuff. Martin Clunes, (lots... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, October 6, 2011

Knorr has come up with a new package...

Their veggie soup package mix makes a great base for WileyJohn's fat-burning veggie soup. There's a spinach dip mix that's great, too, and I like the Alfredo noodles. But last week I saw an ad on TV for their concentrated soup stock, and I had to try it. The big decision was chicken or beef? Since I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

The good, the bad and oh, yeah!

Let's start with the ugly. It's not the racist redneck creep who made the stupid analogy about the golf game between the president and that other guy. You know who I mean. The ugly part is how the media just picked it up and kept ragging on it. They seem totally obsessive-compulsive about this... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Well, Taps got my mind going

about pillows and mattresses and changes, oh my! I do need a new mattress, but maybe I should switch from a full size to twin. Actually a twin would have a smaller footprint, it would make the bedroom feel bigger and leave room for a reading chair. That closet is totally inadequate -- one of those... Sign in to see full entry.

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