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Guilty as Charged: On Guilt and Writing and Life

Posted on August 12, 2014 by kymlucas

I feel guilty all the time. When I’m at work, I feel like I should be spending time with my nearly-84-year-old mom. Or possibly The Engineer if he’s home. At the very least, I should be available when Darling Daughter calls from … Continue reading →

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Aviation: It’s Not Just a Hobby, It’s an Adventure!

Posted on August 6, 2014 by kymlucas

Rave Some sights from our trip home from Oshkosh. Glad we didn’t have to take off after this guy. His wake turbulence would have blown us away. Some Birds’ Eye Views of Chicago   What’s missing from this picture? Look carefully, … Continue reading →

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I Ate a Squirrel

Posted on July 29, 2014 by kymlucas

A Rave About Local Food — extremely local (like from your backyard)  Actually, I ate a few bites of squirrel. And some groundhog too. You see, I was at the Burning River Festival in Cleveland, and one of the food demonstrations (put on by … Continue reading →

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Memories of Dad

Posted on June 15, 2014 by kymlucas

Originally posted on Reading, Writing, Ranting and Raving:
My father died eleven years ago, shortly before his seventy-sixth birthday. His death was caused by Alzheimer’s, as was his mother’s. If you’re fortunate enough not to have witnessed the deterioration of…

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My Decoupage Shoes: Proof I Am a Word Geek

Posted on April 3, 2014 by kymlucas

Rave: You know I love words.  So when my friend and I decided to decoupage shoes, I knew exactly what material I’d be using. My shoes would be covered with words. Fun words like “palaver” and “galoot” and “conniption.” Delicious words like “cake” and … Continue reading →

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Ancient History or Foundation?

Posted on April 1, 2014 by kymlucas

The Engineer and I were recently in England, a place I have been lucky to visit many times with my expatriate hubby. The first time I went, we were strolling around Leamington Spa when I spotted a woman working outside. “Look!” I said.  “She’s hanging … Continue reading →

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Ignore the snow. Maybe it will go away.

Posted on March 23, 2014 by kymlucas

Ignore the snow. Maybe it will go away.

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2013 in review

Posted on December 31, 2013 by kymlucas

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for my blog. I am honored that you, my dear readers, take the time from your busy days to read my words. Thank you. Here’s an excerpt: A San Francisco … Continue reading →

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Christmas Note #12:Take a moment.

Posted on December 24, 2013 by kymlucas

This Christmas, I hope we each take a moment to remember those who are gone, to dream of a better future for our world, and to be grateful we are here. I wish you a day spent doing things you … Continue reading →

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Christmas Note #10: A World War II Story

Posted on December 20, 2013 by kymlucas

Christmas Note #10: A World War II Story On 20 December 1943, a B-17 managed to limp back to England after being nearly destroyed by attacking enemy planes. What makes this story more amazing is the fact that it was … Continue reading →

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