Author Archives: Susan

REALITY?: Why Old People Need to Die

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Susan

I do not know why they are, in this day of high medical and insurance costs not to mention GenX and their projeny bitterly complaining about how we’re going to use up all ‘their’ social security, sending us all through … Continue reading →

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NEW MEDIA LITERATURE: KaPOW!

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Susan

Just glanced at it but wanted to immediately share this preview story from the new publishing outfit, Grail Quest Books–our friends, Josh and Kas Radke. Beautiful graphics–just outstanding artwork and design so far:

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WRITING: 100 Images

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Susan

A reminder to check out the exquisite merge of the poetry of Steve Ersinghaus with the watercolors of Carianne Mack on Mediaplay. These two have committed to producing 100 daily images of visual and language art and are winding down … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Negativity

Posted on July 31, 2008 by Susan

My strength has always been in my belief in the power of negativity.  I know, I know, and yes there are times when it weighs you down, such as in recent interviews when my distant past as secretary to presidents … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Long, long day

Posted on July 29, 2008 by Susan

Can you tell that my left breast is now smaller than my right?  Of course not; you couldn’t tell when it was a silly millimeter larger so why would you now?  Biopsy report is expected to be fine and the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Growing Season

Posted on July 27, 2008 by Susan

So here’s why short people should not be let loose with hedgetrimmers. Actually, I ended up getting a ladder to finish the top of this one and a couple others. In truth, these shrubs are going to have to go.  … Continue reading →

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LITERATURE: As a Sign of the Times

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Susan

As I was reading Peter Taylor’s story The Old Forest, I read an interesting post by Mary Ellen about her frustration with Hemingway’s characterization of women (and other points she takes issue with as far as Hemingway’s writing). How and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Of Gardens and Nature

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Susan

Mother Rabbit rolls joyfully in the sand where once the pool sat; life has changed. Spotting me, she glares; I’ve closed the gates with chickenwire around the peas she’s pointed out to progeny and lettuce she was waiting for to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Setting Mood

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Susan

Last night’s rain falls long afterit has traveled on to more exotic scenestelling morning stories of thedeer out seeking greener grasseach step a waterfallas pelts brush by soft leavesthat cup the weather,and cottonwoods in the slightest breezetoss out the dregs … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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TECHNOLOGY: The Bad Side of Mac

Posted on July 20, 2008 by Susan

It’s been just about exactly six months since I got my MacBook and though there’s plenty to love, there are things that I dislike a whole lot too. The worst, I suppose, is that scary screen thing where it turned … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Busy Hands

Posted on July 20, 2008 by Susan

Shouldn’t really show these, since I’m merely fletching them (gluing on feathers and burning the feathers to shape) and they don’t have any of my fancy schmancy cresting on them (painted colored bands denoting ownership), but I haven’t made arrows … Continue reading →

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WRITING: What to Read when Wanting to Write

Posted on July 20, 2008 by Susan

Not Peter Taylor, that’s for sure. Not when you’re disgusted with your dated style and want to break loose into some flurry of metaphor that reads as perfect as fine poetry. Taylor’s okay, but stylistically old-fashioned, even amid his contemporaries … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Writing & Reality: Directions

Posted on July 19, 2008 by Susan

Interesting conversation today with a friend that led to some reflection on taking paths in life. Simply put, it’s taking a close look and evaluating one’s abilities and successes and failures to determine where–regardless of desires–time and effort is best … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Morning

Posted on July 19, 2008 by Susan

The morning sun, a peek of fiery anger trapped between the black leaves of the trees.  He must rise above their grip to shine. Continue reading →

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BLOGGING: Second Thoughts

Posted on July 18, 2008 by Susan

Deleted my last three posts–two of them fresh from this morning–because they fell under the category of useless gripes. You just get tired of it all, ya know? Continue reading →

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