Tag Archives: musing

Bucket List 81-90

Guess what!?! This is the next to the last Bucket List post. Are you happy dancing? Not many marked off this week’s list. Most of these will never happen but they sounded like a good idea at the time. 81. … Continue reading

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Universal Micky Ds and Magic

I’m always in need of magic. Magical words. Magical stories. Magical characters. Magical beings to clean my house and do my laundry. Yeah, I’m holding my breath on that last one. 🙄 When this popped up in my inbox, I’m … Continue reading

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Bucket List 71-80

71. Learn to play the bagpipes. (Hey…this is wishful thinking, right? I actually started lessons with a chanter but…I am SOOOOO non-musical that I gave up.) [Again, at the time, I was reaching. Who knows, maybe I’ll find my chanter … Continue reading

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Historical Perspective

I read a book before, during, and after RWA Nationals. I’ve met the author, shared a few meals with her. Enjoyed the book. Mostly. It’s the first in a series and represents a shift in genres for her. Really liked … Continue reading

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Universal Inspiration

I know, I know. I’ve been defaulting to the Universe a lot lately. It’s not so much that I haven’t had anything original to say so much as what the Universe is dropping in my inbox mirrors so much what … Continue reading

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Bucket List 61-70

As I prepost this, I’m not sure exactly where in the world is Carmen Sandiego. Or me. If I remember, I’ll have updated this prior to it going live. If I don’t (which is most likely 😆 ), what you … Continue reading

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Dreaming in the ‘verse

Going to Nationals leaves me with a lot of feelings to sort out. I’ve just spent a week rubbing elbows (and getting hugs) from New York Times best-selling authors and writers who are just starting on their journey to publication. … Continue reading

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Bucket List 51-60

Another Friday, another list. Are y’all sick of this yet? As y’all know, Lawyer Guy and I are on the road this week and next. Tonight, I’ll be announcing the winners of the National Readers Choice Awards. Tomorrow night is … Continue reading

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Bucket List 31-40

I hope everyone had a safe and sane 4th of July yesterday! Mmmm, BBQ brisket. And cold beer. Yeah, the 4th is one of the few days in the year where I imbibe in the cold brew. 😉 Today’s list … Continue reading

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Universal Anger

Wednesday. Hump Day. Downhill to the weekend. Sort of. Tomorrow is the 4th of July here in the States. It’s a national holiday. I have the feeling quite a few folks will take Friday off, too. But today is Wednesday. … Continue reading

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