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Saturday, January 16, 2010

Who ya gonna call?

Jean and I were talking about going to lunch. "Some place where I can get something besides beef or chicken," she said. "They treat those animals so cruel." "Who treats them that way?" "You know, the farmers." "Really?" "They keep 'em in cages, all crowded in together. And they feed them bad things... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, January 15, 2010

Swimming naked at the Y

Jean called a couple days ago, laughing. "If you hear about some old lady being arrested for swimming naked at the Y, it will be me," she said. You can't help laughing when you get a call like that. "But what would make you want to swim nude? At least in a public pool with a bunch of seniors," I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, January 14, 2010

Mixed emotions...

You know that old joke about mixed emotions. Guy goes into a bar, orders a beer, raises glass in a toast, and then puts his head in his hands and groans. Old buddy next stool says what's wrong Guy? Guy says I've got mixed emotions: my mother-in-law just drove over a cliff. Bud says what's the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Obviously I'm not a liar, otherwise my pants would be on fire...

In this neck of the woods, the pundits are pondering Mark McGwire. He admits he lied. He says he's sorry, that what he did was stupid, that it breaks his heart now that he's coming clean. But, he insists, the steroids had nothing to do with his hand-eye coordination, he'd already been a super hitter... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Just when you think it can't get any better...

Sarah Palin's getting her own talk show on Fox. 'nuff said. Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, January 11, 2010

Hesitation in the face of controversy.

I've been thinking on this one. Almost didn't say anything. But we have an opportunity to grow here, and silence is wrong. I grew up on the fringe of American society, unconnected by political ties, social status or money. My mother raised the three of us by herself, gardening to keep us from... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, January 10, 2010

Stanley Tucci was on CBS Sunday Morning...

And coincidentally (NOT) they talked about "The Lovely Bones" in which he plays the serial killer. After the magazine interview, complete with clips from several of his movies, I've decided he's one of my favorite actors. He's not classically handsome, not overly humorous, but he seems real. And he... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, January 9, 2010

Cabin Fever, 21st Century Style

There have been pleasant, inviting days when I was so absorbed in working my characters and their conversations I missed the opportunity to take a walk or pull a few weeds and just enjoy the day outdoors. And windy, miserable days with rain when I had to get out and run an important errand. Since... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, January 8, 2010

Catching up with the trend.

I guess everyone else has read "The Lovely Bones" a long time ago. I understand they've already made a movie. But sometimes we just can't read as fast as the books come available. I've had this copy a couple months, but didn't have time to read it until I got snowed in. It's fascinating, horrific,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, January 7, 2010

It's f-f-freezing in F-Florida...

Talked to my daughter in Tampa last night, always a bright light on a gloomy winter day. In case I never mentioned it, she's amazing! Just 5'3", just barely over 100 pounds, bright smile, charming and fun. Her Wii age is 24, although calender-wise she's 42. She runs, works out, bikes, and for the... Sign in to see full entry.

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