Category Archives: Life

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 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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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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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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Evening glow

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

There are a lot of things I should have done tonight – a blog update, a hospital scene for my WIP, a load of laundry or two – but the setting sun cast an inviting glow across my backyard and … Continue reading →

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Things I learned this week

Posted on May 26, 2012 by

I learned this week… …that it’s turning out to be a rough year for music.  This week we lost another great – Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees.  As I said last week, the Bee Gees were a staple in … Continue reading →

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Things I learned this week

Posted on May 19, 2012 by

I learned this week… …that Donald “Duck” Dunn has died.  You might not recognize his name, but I guarantee you that at some point, you’ve heard his telltale bass line.   He was a member of the studio band at Stax … Continue reading →

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Cake for everyone!

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

One year ago today, I posted my very first blog entry.  I did it in an effort to find out who I am in life and to find my creative voice.  I think I’ve largely succeeded, though I imagine with … Continue reading →

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After the Rain

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

The night before my photo taking excursion to the Chihuly exhibit at the Dallas Arboretum, it rained.  When I was sifting and sorting through the photo files, I discovered that I took quite a few pictures of the water droplets … Continue reading →

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At the Dallas Arboretum

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

Over the weekend, I went with my writing group to the Dallas Arboretum to photograph the Dale Chihuly exhibit, currently on display.  It was spectacular and I took a ridiculous amount of photographs.  When I was going through them, I … Continue reading →

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Chihuly at the Dallas Arboretum

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

Yesterday I went on a little photo taking excursion with my writing group.  From now until mid-Fall, the Dallas Arboretum is displaying glass sculptures by artist Dale Chihuly.  As a novice photographer, I found that while they are brilliant to … Continue reading →

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Things I learned this week

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

I learned this week.. …that I’ve successfully conquered another semester – with all A’s, thank you very much.  It’s a great feeling, like the weight of the world has been lifted off my shoulders and the road to a carefree … Continue reading →

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Just Write: Beginnings

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

Plato once said that “the most important part of a work is the beginning.” Planning is key. I think for most of us mere mortals, this philosophy holds true.  Unfortunately, I had to learn this lesson the hard way – … Continue reading →

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