Author Archives: Susan

TECHNOLOGY: Print On Demand

Posted on June 5, 2007 by Susan

“Perfect Systems is proud to announce the first fully variable format bound paperback book manufacturing machine, the Perfect Book 040.” Video Frankly, watching the movie made me think “old and clunky” because if it’s printing one single copy, I sure … Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Boundaries, Borders, Fences, Space

Posted on June 4, 2007 by Susan

Just finished Updike’s Rabbit, Run–I’ll post a final on it in a bit. It has me thinking. Last night a thought: You’re all that I have left.  It hit me then, the space that we’re alloted is a constant shifting … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Natural Humor

Posted on June 3, 2007 by Susan

Maybe not completely natural, since I had a hand in molding nature and when man gets involved, we invariably mess the natural outcomes, but this was just too funny… My little male hummingbird usually buzzes me, hits the feeder in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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CURRENT AFFAIRS: Health Care

Posted on June 3, 2007 by Susan

9 million chidren not covered by health insurance.  Families work but don’t get paid coverage and don’t qualify for medicaid and cannot afford private health coverage.  Government health insurance programs are loaded with red tape. This, in America.  And here … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Attitude

Posted on June 2, 2007 by Susan

Funny thing happened on the way to an employment cover letter; I completely lost my nerve. Basically, everyone will tell you about the power of positive thinking; especially expounding on its worth to a fairly negative-minded individual such as I.  … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: After the rain

Posted on June 2, 2007 by Susan

I love the first good rain after the spring planting.  Seeds stuck in the ground just last Sunday are popping up without my help of going down each row and carefully dribbling water so that the plants and not the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: For Ladies Only

Posted on May 31, 2007 by Susan

A word of warning to the wise: After a certain age, a can of men’s shaving cream left conveniently in the shower will blow up. Age being relevant to both the can and the lady, that is.  I’m not sure … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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LITERATURE: IF I’d have had a child…

Posted on May 30, 2007 by Susan

…it would have been brought up on this: S is for Susan who perished of fits (Thanks to Michael Gates for the link to How to Die in a Proper Way) Continue reading →

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BLOGGING: Space

Posted on May 30, 2007 by Susan

A funny thing happened this morning; well, not all that funny, just thought-provoking about new media means of communication such as text messaging, forums, and in particular, blogging. I went to leave a comment on a friend’s weblog entry, and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Reincarnation

Posted on May 27, 2007 by Susan

A strong believer, I; at least I used to be.  And still, my soul comes back to life here on earth playing in the dirt.  The vegie and cut-flower garden is almost completely planted.  Then onto flower pots and flower … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Planting Time

Posted on May 26, 2007 by Susan

My wonderfully sunny and new disposition has been ever so slightly marred by the gossamerest wisp of cloud:  Still no jalapeno pepper plants to be found! Now I’m certainly not going to be one who allows such a minor trifle … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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NEW MEDIA: Aaaaaahhh.

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Susan

This is a bit more like it, though not the true me.  I tried but grew frustrated and gave up making black crepe drapes in Photoshop. Continue reading →

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NEW MEDIA: In Living Color

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Susan

I can’t live this pink life much longer but in changing the look here, I decided I may as well strike up a new theme instead of just going back to the prior arrangement. However, one more thought occurred to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Huh?

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Susan

How could everybody not carry jalapeno pepper plants for sale the weekend of Memorial Day? Continue reading →

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WRITING: From Reality

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Susan

In learning character development, we watch others to see how different they react from perhaps what we ourselves may do in any given situation.  I’m very  into trying to understand these differences right now, and find that natural instinct and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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