Author Archives: Susan

WRITING: Mood Driven

Posted on April 18, 2004 by Susan

I have been up since around two this morning, have spent some time browsing, added some new links, found a great one for my spouse called “Poke the Nun” (no, I don’t mean that!), and am about to raid the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Timing

Posted on April 17, 2004 by Susan

I am wonderfully, deliciously alone this weekend. Except for working in the shop today, I can do whatever I want to do. I will blast Willie up on the stereo, and I shall eat sloppy stuffed tacos. I shall pretend … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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EDUCATION & WRITING: More Rewards

Posted on April 17, 2004 by Susan

I am absolutely delighted to find that two more members of our Narratives Writing Group at Tunxis Community College are due to receive recognition along with me, and I must say, I am envious but so terribly proud of them … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Quotations

Posted on April 16, 2004 by Susan

From Book of Life, this quote by one of my favorite guys: “Enlightenment means taking full responsibility for your life.” – William Blake, British poet (1757-1827) The weblog also led me to a very interesting link called Frame-A-Quote which was … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Gentle Pushes and Swift Kicks

Posted on April 16, 2004 by Susan

As a picture framer, I have seen many artists pick up palette, pencil, or pastels about the time of menopause or the more manly mid-life crisis. What amazes me is how many writers do the same. Most of us who … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Head Candy

Posted on April 16, 2004 by Susan

I awoke this morning with a god-awful headache that I suspect was caused from swelling. Thank you all for your congratulations on the honor mentioned below (see how I managed to get it in one more time? I’m no dummy–I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING & REALITY?: Journeys

Posted on April 15, 2004 by Susan

Fifty years and more of walking the perimeter, spotting tempting trees to climb and voices telling, “no, you can’t do that,” and wanting even more to do so then. Whispers say, “well, try it, try it,” but fear of falling … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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EDUCATION & WRITING: Rewards

Posted on April 15, 2004 by Susan

I have something really great to share with you, but since it’s just great for me, I have to think of a nice way of saying it. I’ll be back. Continue reading →

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WRITING: Haiku

Posted on April 15, 2004 by Susan

Spring Reap Thy tax is token of thy toil and the harvest by the I.R.S. Continue reading →

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WRITING: Drama of Death and the Great Thereafter

Posted on April 15, 2004 by Susan

At a recent meeting of Narratives, our Writing Group, we workshopped a story that presented three souls meeting in a non-moving Purgatory elevator after death and subsequent incineration–oops, I mean cremation. One member, and I would have to guess either … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Current Affairs: Honor

Posted on April 14, 2004 by Susan

Over at Geese Aplenty, Greg’s father, Matt, is guest-blogging for a few days, and it’s easy to see where Greg learned his values. From athletes pressured to use steroids, to plagiarized college papers to the real story behind the 911 … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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CURRENT AFFAIRS: Individual Responsibility

Posted on April 14, 2004 by Susan

This might also come under the heading of Education, Self-Analysis, Literature, Writing, etc. and it touches strongly on politics—my favorite topic (!). From Jerz’s Literacy Log, to The Tribune Review, this article, Woman Sues Bar, has had me spending a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: An April Poem

Posted on April 14, 2004 by Susan

Ah yes, ah yes the I.R.S. demandeth more in tribute than we thought was just so now we must scurry to refigure. The Ides of March foretold a view of no vacation or car bought new but human nature lies, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: National Poetry Month

Posted on April 14, 2004 by Susan

Thanks to Cindy at A Pen and Fire for reminding us that this is National Poetry Month, and one place to visit for links is The Academy of Poets website that will lead you to what’s going on to celebrate … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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EDUCATION: Philosophy

Posted on April 14, 2004 by Susan

One of the many branches of learning that I want to climb out onto is that of Philosophy. Three times I took the brief and not-to-be depended-upon Ethical Philosophy Selector, and rated closest to Emmanuel Kant. This was done a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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