Author Archives: Susan

REALITY: Setting

Posted on May 22, 2005 by Susan

Working in the barn today, getting caught up on the framing.  Silence, except for raindrops on the roof.  No Willie, I don’t think, because I feel the need to write as well.  Though he inspires me, he takes away the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Raining on the Brain

Posted on May 22, 2005 by Susan

…waters the seeds of thought. "The first flowers on the young peach were scattered, not having experience nor the confidence to bloom in the proud, full abandon of the others." "The pain in my gut was pulsing now, as if … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Morning

Posted on May 22, 2005 by Susan

I love the violets; grape jelly smiles bid me good morning.  Johnny-jump-ups on green pogo sticks because they’re really short, you know.  The lavendar and white lilac trees I could close my eyes and find by following my nose around … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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EDUCATION: Semester of Self-Teaching

Posted on May 22, 2005 by Susan

In keeping with a previous plan of action, and disciplined by the setting down in stone of weblogging, I am into: Suttree, The Portable Dorothy Parker, Fiction Writers Workshop, and Still Life. All are listed in the right sidebar from … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY: Morning Rituals

Posted on May 22, 2005 by Susan

The cardinal is chirping his fool head off in the dark morning rain.  I don’t know why; the dawn will come regardless. Continue reading →

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WRITING: Technologically Corrected

Posted on May 22, 2005 by Susan

"Playing solitaire till dawn,with a deck of fifty-one, smokin’ cigarettes and watching Captain Kangaroo, now don’t tell me, I’ve nothing to do…" Not no more, you can’t.  The lyrics above come from a 70’s song when songs told stories.  Its … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Story

Posted on May 21, 2005 by Susan

One of the neatest things about my job as a picture framer is that I frame stories.  Each photo, print, painting, is of course a story in itself, but sometimes there’s more of the story than what’s just in the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Metaphors & Simile

Posted on May 21, 2005 by Susan

Someone just wandered onto the site and made a nice comment about painting pictures with words.  It dawned on me (metaphor right there, although on the verge of being cliche) that it is also very much like double exposing a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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BLOGGING: Writing Aid

Posted on May 21, 2005 by Susan

It is amazing that once you are used to writing directly into a weblog, you depend upon it as one of the tools to produce.  I had a feeling this morning when I drove by the fish hatchery and looked … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY: Spring

Posted on May 20, 2005 by Susan

The humming of the mower, a sign of civilizing nature; musn’t let the grass grow past the collar of the curb. Certainly Mother would appreciate the trimming of the branches of the maples that reach out brotherly to each other, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY: Decision

Posted on May 20, 2005 by Susan

Okay.  I’m going to my graduation.  Only cause I hafta.  My big sister, Neha, and Gus laid a guilt trip on me because Jim wants me to go.  Hell’s bells–I had to dress up in a wedding gown for him … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY: Pink Sky in Morning

Posted on May 20, 2005 by Susan

…sailor take warning. It’s happening.  Now.  Had started a long time ago, but I forgot to stay alert.  I see the sky. Third time I’ve rewritten this single post.  Second, third thoughts abound.  Triple-think it through and hang back.  Delete. Continue reading →

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REALITY: Antsy

Posted on May 19, 2005 by Susan

Strongly feel the urge to get into some kind of trouble just to make me feel alive. Hmmm. Continue reading →

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EDUCATION: Next Tentative Steps

Posted on May 19, 2005 by Susan

Okay, the post grad plan for now is: Read three four books at a time: 1/fiction or non-fiction (starting w/getting back into Suttree) 2/one short story or poem anthology (getting back on track w/subscription lit journals) 3/one how-to book on … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY: Personality

Posted on May 19, 2005 by Susan

The wise parent acknowledges the difference in his children, and guides them on different paths taking the individualism into consideration.  While my own parents couldn’t see me growing up to be a wild Indian living off berries in the woods, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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