Author Archives: Susan

EDGAR AND I: A Good Talking-To

Posted on December 28, 2003 by Susan

Evidently Edgar feels he’s been patient long enough, and has spouted off in unearthly tones his disapproval of my lack of order and sense of time. He does not like it at all that I have not really written one … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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EDUCATION: Research

Posted on December 28, 2003 by Susan

After a demoralizing revelation about my own research techniques with a final paper this past semester, and with the spotlight on this very subject by my former professor, I feel somewhat guilty about returning all the library books back tomorrow … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: 2004

Posted on December 28, 2003 by Susan

One of my problems with flying time is most likely one of my own making. I am up and around in the early morning hours and therefore the next day comes quicker for me than it does for the lazy … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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PEOPLE: Dead Writers

Posted on December 27, 2003 by Susan

Well I took a different path this morning, and visited the gravesites of authors, poets, writers, and many associated through publishing. It took over an hour, but it covered the U.S., England, Lebanon, France, and the Pacific Ocean just to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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EDUCATION: Writing and Research

Posted on December 27, 2003 by Susan

From an e-mail from Professor Stephen Ersinghaus, a.k.a. The Great Lettuce Head: “If you follow the GLH series on research you will note that I do have a subtle plan developing. I will be posting on how to use tools … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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LITERATURE: Playwright Eugene O’Neil

Posted on December 27, 2003 by Susan

Another shameless steal from Jerz’s Literacy Log, I lead you to the TSL Education site for the Times Literary Supplement and Tony Kushner’s interesting piece on Eugene O’Neil. One of the main points I took from this was what the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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TECHNOLOGY: Susie Fix

Posted on December 27, 2003 by Susan

Yes, I am proud to say that I’ve fixed all the computer problems. I really hate to admit this, but the easiest to fix was the most scary—refusal to boot up past the “Loading all devices” part. With start-up disc … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: True to Form

Posted on December 26, 2003 by Susan

Well, as is almost always the case, the computers start acting up right after Christmas. I’m trying to simply stare one down into working properly–it’s the main computer in the house, and the only one connected to the cable so … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Christmas Day

Posted on December 25, 2003 by Susan

It’s here, and I’m feeling good about Christmas now. As a professional service retailer, it’s tough to have the Christmas spirit when all of November and December you’re under extreme pressure to get an overload of work finished at once. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: The Day Before

Posted on December 24, 2003 by Susan

Since I don’t know if I’ll have time before tomorrow morning to do this, let me wish you all the best of the season, the merriest Christmas, the health and prosperity of the promising New Year, the happiest of time … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: People

Posted on December 23, 2003 by Susan

I’m taking a brief break from my real job to write down some thoughts about little things that happened today that made it more than just a day. This morning I saw the eagle sitting on his usual tree overlooking … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Time & Punctuation

Posted on December 23, 2003 by Susan

Anyone have a week, or even a few days they’re willing to sell? By the way, English Teachers: What’s the proper way to punctuate REALITY?: Continue reading →

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BLOGGING: Holiday Slowdown

Posted on December 23, 2003 by Susan

I’ve noticed a great many bloggers slowing down in their writing, and secretly envy the fact that they are instead most likely wrapping presents and sipping cognac in the light from their gleaming golden Christmas tree. Not me. I have … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Part III – A Writer’s Opportunities

Posted on December 22, 2003 by Susan

(Following Mr. Beige’s logic, I have remarked previous postings to reflect a thread of topic within the main category.) There’s no doubt that one of the greatest services provided by the internet and weblogging in particular is to stimulate the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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EDUCATION: Its Purpose and Goal

Posted on December 22, 2003 by Susan

Yes, if you’re going to be a doctor you should not only study Biology for the exams and papers, but truly learn it because we all believe you’re going to know and remember this stuff when we come to your … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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