Author Archives: Susan

TECHNOLOGY: Pages

Posted on June 21, 2007 by Susan

A few months ago Typepad introduced Pages, a click away from the weblog to store other information relative to the blog but a more permanent at-your-fingertips type of posting. I haven’t explored its possibilities yet, but it may be a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: People

Posted on June 21, 2007 by Susan

Spent more time in the crowds and with good folk this past week and a half than I’ve managed to avoid for many months. Full house at the concert and even though I went alone I made two temporary friends … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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LITERATURE: Comment Spam

Posted on June 21, 2007 by Susan

Too bad.  There was a very intelligent comment placed on one of my posts on The Awakening but for some reason something didn’t seem quite right about it.  Perhaps because of its length, its overall focus on the theme and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: The Growing Writer

Posted on June 19, 2007 by Susan

I like this post by Matthew Cheney at The Mumpsimus having to do with Matt’s discovery of his very early writings, his aspirations at that time and the fine tuning that experience sets upon our work as well as our … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: The Taste of New

Posted on June 19, 2007 by Susan

There is no God, I say and the words sit there tasting bitter on my tongue, like the gasoline of the wayward jalapeno.  This little purgatory I allow myself for faith is deeply set. Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Perception

Posted on June 17, 2007 by Susan

Horrible headache from early morning on, escalating despite any pills, actions, assistance I sought.  Only reading, losing myself in someone’s story brought temporary bouts of relief.  Since dawn, dressed for gardening but doing no more than taking brief  sittings and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Anniversary Waltz

Posted on June 16, 2007 by Susan

The most wonderful storm bellows over our heads; Jim in the house, me in my shop.  A driveway away after seventeen years clinging through thunder and jiggers of lightning that hits oh! Just behind me! as I stand at the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Of Baby Birds and Lost Lobsters

Posted on June 14, 2007 by Susan

One of them weeks when it comes at you from all directions and none of it nice.  Baby birds as big as their papas chirp at the feeder to be mouth-to-mouth fed.  Same size they are, but somehow rounder and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Four Thousand Things to Say

Posted on June 13, 2007 by Susan

Closing in on four years’ writing and four thousand things to say.  And why?  Perhaps no children left behind brings different meaning to a single life and seeking purpose somehow dares a notch be cut in one tree, another planted … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Flex-Spending Scam

Posted on June 11, 2007 by Susan

The insurance business is about one rung below on the ladder, right under the legal profession, in my book lately. Obviously I’m very grateful to have the coverage–though we do pay a portion of the health insurance and all, of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Gettin’ Ready

Posted on June 10, 2007 by Susan

…for meetin’ up with Willie. Tomorrow night at the Warner in Torrington, CT.  Packin’ my things now. Sure hope I sneak onto the right bus. Continue reading →

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EDUCATION: Bribery or Incentive?

Posted on June 9, 2007 by Susan

I saw this on the news last night and tracked down an article in the New York Daily News: It’s a Cash Course.  Some students in certain schools in Staten Island may get paid for getting good grades.  Incentive or … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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TECHNOLOGY: E-Mail Madness

Posted on June 9, 2007 by Susan

Went looking for something in Outlook Express and in going back through some pretty organized folders as well as the Inbox itself, realized that the hard drive could easily be taken up with OE if I didn’t do some housecleaning.  … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Meaning

Posted on June 8, 2007 by Susan

Someone just sent me this via e-mail this morning, and after I laughed, I saw within it (that’s meaning!) something that would be relevant to readers and writers alike: The Lone Ranger and Tonto went camping in the desert.After they … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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TECHNOLOGY: Computer #2 down

Posted on June 7, 2007 by Susan

It never rains but it pours.  Now the house computer won’t turn on.  It’s similar to what happened to the laptop, although it does fire up but I get nothing on the screen.  However, it’s not the screen because the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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