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Christmas Note #2
For those who are suffering from the overabundance of sickly sweet holiday music, and with apologies for the use of the f-word, name that song! “You’re a bum. You’re a punk. You’re an old slut on junk. Lying there almost … Continue reading
Christmas Notes Explained
Raving: In an effort to brighten the Christmas season for those who celebrate the holiday, I’ve been posting daily notes on Facebook. It occurred to me that they might be better placed here. So, the following postings will bring you … Continue reading
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Icicles out my window
Icicles out my window Originally uploaded by ladywriter47 Icicles out my window. This can’t be good. I’m sure it says something about our insulation. Maybe because we got a new roof and only have one layer now?
Resting
Raving When an actor is not actively involved in a production, she or he is often said to be “resting.” The word choice is apt because creative work is, by nature, a demanding mistress, and this kind of recovery time … Continue reading
And Now, He-ere’s Jenny….
Reading and Writing: My friend Jen is doing a blog tour for her new book, Redeeming Characters. Here’s her blurb about it. It’s What You Say and How You Say It. Thanks so much to my gracious hostess, Kym Lucas … Continue reading
I Wouldn’t Bet on It: A Family Thanksgiving in Vegas
Reading, Writing, Ranting and Raving Thanksgiving in Vegas. It sounds like the premise for a National Lampoon movie or, at the very least, an unusual way to spend a day usually devoted to overeating and football. But the holiday tends … Continue reading
Thank you
On Veteran’s Day, I join many others in asking that we all take a moment to be grateful for the sacrifices of those who have served or are serving in the armed forces of the United States.
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A Nod to the Season: Giving Thanks
Writing I needed to write something for my RWA chapter newsletter, so I came up with this. Giving Thanks: A Short List of Writing Tools Worthy of Our Gratitude 1. The thesaurus – Any of them, all of them. I’m … Continue reading
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Not a Poster Child
Writing I’m not a poster child. I don’t post often enough here to qualify for the title, though my intentions are always good. Sometimes life gets in the way. And when it”s a choice between posting or writing my book, … Continue reading
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At Home with Bill
Raving About Reading: An Unabashedly Enthusiastic Review of Bill Bryson’s New Book A disclaimer: I love Bill Bryson. Oh, not in a carnal way — I doubt either of our spouses would stand for that — it’s his writing that … Continue reading
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Tagged At Home, At Home: A Short History of Private Life, Bill Bryson, Book review
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Reading, Writing, Ranting and Raving 