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Christmas Note #9: Fairytale of New York, Kirsty MacColl and The Pogues

Posted on December 18, 2013 by kymlucas

Christmas Note #9: Fairytale of New York — Kirsty MacColl and The Pogues Running a close second to Bing and Bowie, here’s Kirsty and the Pogues with more of an Anti-Christmas Carol. Related articles Fairytale of New York gets a … Continue reading →

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Christmas Note #7: “Dear Santa, All I Want for Christmas Is…”

Posted on December 13, 2013 by kymlucas

Christmas Note #7: “Dear Santa, I’ve been very good …” So, this year from the Neiman Marcus catalog, I would like a “Bespoke Falconry Companion” or maybe that 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante. After all, it’s Christmas, so money should be no object, … Continue reading →

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Christmas Note #6: Nancy Griffith — On Grafton Street

Posted on December 11, 2013 by kymlucas

Christmas Note #6: Nancy Griffith sings “On Grafton Street.” I love this song because it evokes the particular loneliness of being alone in a crowd.

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Christmas Note #5: Hot Spicy Toasted Nuts

Posted on December 9, 2013 by kymlucas

Christmas Note #5: Hot Spicy Toasted Nuts [pecans]  All right, so I’m not the world’s best photographer, especially with my non-smart phone. These nuts are easy and fast, with a surprising kick. The recipe originally came from the Better Homes and … Continue reading →

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Christmas Note #2: Greg Lake’s “I Believe in Father Christmas”

Posted on December 4, 2013 by kymlucas

Christmas Note #2: I hope you’ll enjoy this live recording of an older Greg Lake singing a familiar Christmas pop classic. Related articles Christmas music (slightlyrandomthoughts.wordpress.com)

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Christmas Note #1: Jamie Novak’s 12 Things to Give Up For Christmas

Posted on December 1, 2013 by kymlucas

Christmas Note #1: Jamie Novak’s 12 Things to Give Up For Christmas Here’s a very good way to start the season.

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Cancer Lesson #??: Cancer Makes You Paranoid.

Posted on September 24, 2013 by kymlucas

Originally posted on Keeping A-Breast: Cancer Lessons:
Cancer Lesson #??: Cancer makes you paranoid. More than two years have passed since my last chemo, and I’ve been praying for arthritis. Between prayers, I’ve practiced what to say to my family…

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My Mom

Posted on August 29, 2013 by kymlucas

Raving About My Mother Mom — I know she’s saying, “Don’t you dare take a picture of me!” Yesterday, my mom turned 83. Once a statuesque 5’10”, she is now dwarfed by my daughter’s towering 5’7″. She’s lost 3-1/2″ to osteoporosis, … Continue reading →

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How I Spent My Summer Vacation

Posted on August 13, 2013 by kymlucas

Please note: I’ve reached the age that I count it as a good photo if I look happy. This one qualifies. And, I didn’t spend my whole summer in the Round House. We also went to Illinois (twice), Pennsylvania, and Oshkosh, … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 15, 2013 by kymlucas

image.jpg, a photo by ladywriter47 on Flickr. Sarahs shirt goes on the wall @ 11LL.

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