Author Archives: Susan

WRITING: Learning to do it well.

Posted on July 10, 2004 by Susan

“You went to a parochial school, didn’t you?” I’ll ask. 95% of the time they confirm it, and look at me in questioning surprise. “Your handwriting,” I say, “it’s evident in your penmanship.” From second grade on, we shall forevermore … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Are We What We Eat?

Posted on July 9, 2004 by Susan

At the next door neighbor lady’s last night for dinner, we were served roast beef and spinach with brie cheese in green wraps, cream of zucchini soup, red wine and fresh strawberries with cream. Heavy with pleasure fulfilled I fell … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Oh! The Feeling!

Posted on July 9, 2004 by Susan

I usually test ride new-found blogs via bloglines for a while before I add to my already overwhelming links of daily reads, but this entry from Mama Write rushed the site straight into my list: “Chapter in My Head Last … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Change and Constants

Posted on July 9, 2004 by Susan

Honesty, as crisp and clear as blue-sky mornings, even clouds defined will blow on by. Nature teaches us to teach our children, never changing, ever changing moving angles; every season different views of what has been and ever will be … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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TECHNOLOGY: LAN

Posted on July 8, 2004 by Susan

Tra-la, tra-la! I’m back inside computer cases for a little bit while I pretend I know how to set up a network between three computers because the overall cost at some point is cheaper than buying a new modem just … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Breakfast Bar

Posted on July 7, 2004 by Susan

I must admit, some children’s restaurant habits do annoy me. Scrambling over who has more, and only then of what they like. Pushing orts of this and that less tasty thing around and off the tray, like broccoli perhaps, and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Getting My Hands Dirty

Posted on July 6, 2004 by Susan

It has begun. The writing that I have avoided or been too lazy to attempt has finally been uncovered in the pile. The reading is as well a thing with deadlines. Dedication was never a problem with me–that instead suited … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Buzzzzz

Posted on July 5, 2004 by Susan

Antsy with the rain to see the sun again. Mood so weathered by the weather now rebels. Growth is calling to be cut: hedges trimmed, bushes pruned, branches sawn. Weeds need pulling too, but I am in the noisy mood … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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LITERATURE: 2nd Reading

Posted on July 5, 2004 by Susan

Reading #1: a) The story was okay to good. b) The story was great c) The story really sucked Because of time restrictions, if (a) is the initial reaction, move along. If (b) or (c) is reached, proceed to Reading … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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LITERATURE: Weather Whether

Posted on July 5, 2004 by Susan

Rain. Good. I can spend the day reading. Continue reading →

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WRITING & STORIES: Tuning In

Posted on July 4, 2004 by Susan

The thump in the night, or this, catching from the very first instant an hour-long Willie concert on an information channel that I never watch? But then again, we made another pact, and I did make sure Elvis was playing … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Some Things to Remember

Posted on July 4, 2004 by Susan

For a future heroine perhaps, who shall someday grace a page within a novel: 1. White vinegar helps the itchies of poison ivy. 2. When the rash appears along the length of both arms, you have most likely hugged an … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Putting Two & Two Together

Posted on July 4, 2004 by Susan

As often happens (more and more these days, it seems), my mind is filled with focusing in on one idea in the early morning, but then as hours go by I’ve picked up more ideas. Those that are unrelated I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Overdoing the Metaphor Bit

Posted on July 3, 2004 by Susan

Goodness, just when I was getting the hang of it–or so I thought; Alan at Fresh Bilge has posted and pointed us to an example of mixed, scrambled, and overbaked metaphor in journalism. I have always preferred, as does Alan, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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LITERATURE: Understanding Meanings

Posted on July 3, 2004 by Susan

Via Chasing Daisy, this at Blogliners: “Was Snow White’s long sleep just a passive-aggressive expression of hostility? Did Prince Charming’s attraction to the comatose maiden reveal unresolved mother-issues resulting in necro-fetishism? Deconstruct your favorite fairytale character.” We have touched upon … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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