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On being a writer

Home Again, Jiggity Jog

I’m home. Travel was an adventure this time. 😆 After leaving at the butt crack of dawn on Friday, we were delayed in Houston as we waited for a change in flight crew, whose flight was delayed coming in. Figures, … Continue reading

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Olly, Olly, Oxen Free

After a bit of research, I discovered this is the phrase used to end certain children’s games, like Hide-n-Seek. In my neck of the woods, we’d call out “Ally, ally, in free!” While the entomology of the phrase isn’t certain, … Continue reading

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Wednesday Wit: Mottos

My brain, it is dead. I swear I prepared a post for today. And scheduled it. But can I remember what it was about? Or find it in my files? Of course not! It’s the rain. That’s my story and … Continue reading

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Universal Clue

When I was scrolling back through my blog drafts looking for a topic for today, this little message from the ‘verse sort of popped out. Find the good in what they said or asked, Silver. It’s always there, even if … Continue reading

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Can’t Trust Monday

How can it be Monday again? I mean…seven days? Gone in a blur? And where’s the weekend? What happened to it? It’s like I closed my eyes and *poof*. It disappeared. Ah, well. You just can’t trust Monday to stay … Continue reading

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Winning!

Because we’re all winners, right?!? You know, I couldn’t pick just one winner. B.E., I know you have the full set coming so you’re already a winner but for the rest of you? I believe in this series so much … Continue reading

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Tugging on Superman’s Cape

Yesterday’s weekend update put me in mind of some craft type thoughts so I thought I’d follow up today. I’d mentioned my discovery, upon watching THE AVENGERS, about how even comic book characters can become three-dimensional with deep emotions and … Continue reading

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Wait?!? It Can’t be Monday!

But it is. All day. Who had fun this weekend? What did you do? Me? I was lazy. No. I mean REALLY lazy. But I think I needed it. I finished off a couple of books. Nothing that really jumped … Continue reading

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What’s My Line?

Many times, when I least expect it, a phrase or a snatch of conversation pops into my head. I figure Iffy is doing a drive by but I always dutifully make note of her suggestions. Quite often, I incorporate them … Continue reading

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Spring Went Sproing

Yesterday, it was 57 degrees. Today, we’re supposed to hit the mid-sixties with a 60% chance of rain tonight. Uhm…two days ago, they were saying a rain/snow mix. Don’t you love spring weather? Of course, they’re talking a second storm … Continue reading

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