Category Archives: REALITY

REALITY?: Pick Your Battles

Posted on June 29, 2011 by susan

And the garbage pickup isn’t worth it. I believe I’ll be moving on to the Insurance industry.

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REALITY?: Prettier?

Posted on June 28, 2011 by susan

Okay, so the new official garbage can was delivered within an hour of the pickup of the old by our regular drivers for twenty years (Hi guys!). Here it is: It’s the Big Green Monster in the middle. On the … Continue reading →

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REALITY?: The garden at 3 weeks

Posted on June 22, 2011 by susan

Nothing like seeing all the little sprouts stick their heads out and make you feel like Mother Nature herself:

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REALITY?: God (and The Government) Save New Orleans!

Posted on May 17, 2011 by susan

I was going to tweet this, or put a brief comment on Facebook, since I use those for my random thoughts, but somehow I know that I’ll just invite argument when all I want to do is, well, lay down … Continue reading →

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REALITY?: On the Death of a Terrorist and Social Networking Style Reporting

Posted on May 2, 2011 by susan

Last night, after having the critical last 10 minutes of a tv show interrupted by an impending Presidential announcement only to listen to the media speculate and time-fill while they waited for the President to get ready, and upon the … Continue reading →

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REALITY?: America Loves Controversy (or, Politics as Usual)

Posted on April 28, 2011 by susan

Actually, when you need to produce a legal, certified (seal) birth certificate to start school, get married, obtain a passport, and in certain schools play high school sports and in certain areas of employment that provide for the military or … Continue reading →

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REALITY?: The Cheating of America

Posted on April 21, 2011 by susan

I’ve done this before with tuna cans and probably the coffee–did you know that once upon a time they put a full pound of coffee in that same size container that now holds anyplace from 11.5 to 13 ounces?–but here’s … Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Maybe Our Hatred is Misplaced?

Posted on April 12, 2011 by susan

Or maybe certain jobs, like singing and playing a guitar, or bouncing, throwing, running with, or kicking a ball is much harder than heading a company responsible to thousands of employees, thousands of shareholders, millions of consumers can possibly be. … Continue reading →

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REALITY?: On Government Process

Posted on April 8, 2011 by susan

Gawrsh, I’m so confused. If the Democrats propose a bill and the Republicans don’t agree and hold it up, it’s the Republicans’ fault. If the the Republicans propose a bill and the Democrats don’t agree and hold it up, it’s … Continue reading →

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WRITING & REALITY: The Joy of Acceptance/The Agony of Disinterest

Posted on April 3, 2011 by susan

Sometimes, in a calm lull of the writing process, you think you really don’t care about getting published since once your first story/poem/essay has been accepted, you’ve begun to call yourself a “writer.” You think the shine is off and … Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Why “Public Servants” are Losing My Sympathy

Posted on March 22, 2011 by susan

And, my respect. From WFSB: “Tough times in Wethersfield mean nearly 50 teachers are being laid off.” Yes, I feel bad for those teachers and I understand that it hurts the students a bit  (Wethersfield high school ranks 60th as … Continue reading →

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REALITY?: And More Snow

Posted on January 21, 2011 by susan
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WRITING & REALITY?: A year back, a year forward

Posted on December 31, 2010 by susan

Gone are the days when a Photoshopped Happy New Year! greeting will do on a weblog this last day of the year. Everyone seems to be listing achievements, successes, plans for the year ahead that will be both a challenge … Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2010 by susan
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REALITY?: The Unmade (in) America

Posted on December 23, 2010 by susan

Getting dressed this morning and I’m curious, so I take a look. My jeans are made in Mexico. My Jockey’s brand panties are from Jamaica. My Outback brand turtleneck jersey’s made in Korea. My socks in China. My shirt, a … Continue reading →

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