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Happy Birthday, Dad

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

My dad passed away almost six years ago.  Today would have been his birthday.   In celebration, I’m sharing with you a few of his favorite songs – songs that make me feel close to him. Enjoy.

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Things I learned this week

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

I learned this week: …that Historical Geology is not going to be a cake walk. From the course material: “The study of sedimentary rocks can involve many scientific disciplines.  Considerable knowledge of mathematics, biology, and physics is required to fully … Continue reading →

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Things I learned during the holidays – and an award

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

“Some people see the glass half full. Others see it half empty. I see a glass that’s twice as big as it needs to be.” – George Carlin I learned during the holidays… …that snow on Christmas is nice. Lingering … Continue reading →

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Self-shaming Novel Update

Posted on December 30, 2012 by

Last week’s goal:  Continue with the outline – map through to the rising action, at least.  Write Leo Baxter’s inciting incident scene.  I’ve made some progress with the outline.  For me, it’s a slow tedious process.  I have waffled a … Continue reading →

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Self-shaming Novel Update

Posted on December 23, 2012 by

“Panicky despair is an underrated element of writing.” – Dave Barry This time last week, I was elbow deep in introduction scenes for both Anna and her brother, Aaron, and my goal was to have two completed scenes by week’s … Continue reading →

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Feeling squirrelly?

Posted on December 14, 2012 by

I am. I made it through another semester. With all A’s.  Even in that damn Geology class. Bring on the tequila. Not really.  I don’t drink all that much, but it sounds good.  Right?

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Self-shaming Sunday Update

Posted on December 9, 2012 by

I have dipped my toe back into the writing pool.  It’s been a long time since I embraced my WIP and allowed it flourish.   Of course, I still have 3 finals to get through before I can completely commit … Continue reading →

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To read or not to read?

Posted on December 8, 2012 by

As I wrote in my last blog entry, I’ve just finished reading John le Carre’s The Spy Who Came in from the Cold.  Prior to that I read a few –  okay, eight – Daniel Silva novels in a row. … Continue reading →

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Things I learned this week…and more

Posted on December 6, 2012 by

“Brevity is the soul of wit.” – William Shakespeare (Hamlet) I learned this week… …that finding a link between Truman’s Cold War policies and the civil rights movement is easy.  Writing a paper arguing the connection is not.  I can’t … Continue reading →

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Things I learned this week

Posted on November 10, 2012 by

“A spy, like a writer, lives outside the mainstream population. He steals his experience through bribes and reconstructs it.”  – John le Carre I’m on a bit of an early Cold War era spy kick right now.  Two reason for … Continue reading →

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On the agony of writing

Posted on August 8, 2012 by

I’ve written in some capacity since the third grade.   My first completed work was an alternate ending short story inspired by Aesop’s fable The Tortoise and the Hare.   I was very proud of that story.  I sat for hours, … Continue reading →

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10 things I learned in my 30s

Posted on July 17, 2012 by

Yesterday, when I sat down at the computer, my intent was to write a new blog entry updating my outline revisions and finish last week’s “Things I learned.” That didn’t happen.  I just wasn’t feeling it.  I was having one … Continue reading →

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My Writing Buddy

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

He doesn’t contribute much, but he keeps me company and never snores.

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An update and an award

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

Usually, I post these self-shaming updates on Sunday, but I was too busy watching Roger Federer reclaim the top spot in men’s tennis. One must have clearly defined priorities, right? In between break points, I did manage to pull myself … Continue reading →

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Things I learned this week

Posted on July 7, 2012 by

I learned this week… …that two months of twice weekly physical therapy sessions for a yoga-induced hip injury will result in thinner, more defined thighs.   I still have hip pain, but my thighs look much better in a pair of … Continue reading →

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Things I learned on vacation…

Posted on July 3, 2012 by

…and beyond. You might have noticed that, with the exception of a few photographs, I’ve been largely absent from the blog in recent weeks. Or then again, maybe you haven’t.  That’s okay.  Sometimes, I don’t even notice when I’m missing.  … Continue reading →

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Week one – Camp NaNoWriMo

Posted on June 8, 2012 by

Life is all about choices, and accepting responsibility for those choices – good or bad. If you read my blog regularly, you know that I am in the midst of rewriting a novel that I have struggled with for a … Continue reading →

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Just Write: Self-shaming Sunday Update

Posted on June 3, 2012 by

June Camp NaNoWriMo! I’m not going to ramble on too much in this update.  I just posted one this past Wednesday – a few days later than usual – and not much has changed since then.  Well, that’s not exactly … Continue reading →

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Garden Foe

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

I tend to get a tad behind on my outdoor chores – well, most of my chores – during the Spring.  I intend to plant as soon as the threat of frost has past, but it never works out that … Continue reading →

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Just Write: Self-shaming Sunday…er…Wednesday update

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

When I last left you, I was struggling to find Anna’s new voice.  I received some great suggestions from my fellow writers and bloggers, and I thank you all for that.  It helped.  I must say once I reconciled myself … Continue reading →

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