Author Archives: Susan

REALITY?: Turning Sunday Into Monday

Posted on November 2, 2003 by Susan

I have an awful lot to do today. I think I am going to visit my father today instead of tomorrow because the leaf blower has been fixed and I’m sure he’s just jumping up and down with anxious joy … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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PEOPLE: M & M’s

Posted on November 1, 2003 by Susan

M & M’s have been coming up quite a bit in my life lately. I’m not sure why, and if there’s a purpose to it, I don’t have time to philosophically figure it out. Anyway, this bit of trivia is … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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PEOPLE: Altered Personalities

Posted on November 1, 2003 by Susan

It is not true that quitting smoking makes you a better person. In your own eyes, you know yourself for what you really are: A pitifully weak jelly mass that is dependent upon a bit of tobacco rolled up in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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STORIES: A Seasonal Life – End of Season Clearance Sale

Posted on November 1, 2003 by Susan

Please, I know you’re all bored silly by now with “A Seasonal Life,” but won’t you please take a minute to scan it briefly and give a gut feeling? Continue reading →

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BLOGGING: Arrangement

Posted on November 1, 2003 by Susan

Okay, so I’m on a roll now, and will be posting BAM! BAM! BAM! (sort of onomatopoeia {A.—you got it right!} blog-style). Even had to scribble the thoughts down first because they were stumbling over each other in my brain. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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BLOGGING: Recommendations

Posted on November 1, 2003 by Susan

After flying around the internet a bit, I do want to second the Great Lettuce Head’s additions to his links. In particular, for writers I strongly suggest Mark Bernstein’s info on 10 Tips on Writing the Live Web; common sense … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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BLOGGING: Exploring…

Posted on November 1, 2003 by Susan

WOW! I’m getting psyched. May not sleep tonight I’m so excited. Or, it could be a heavy sugar high. Found some absolutely terrific links on Lettuce Head’s site and want to check them out some more before I go on. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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STORIES: A Seasonal Life, Part VI

Posted on November 1, 2003 by Susan

I think it’s done–at least to an ending point before going back to revision. Any and all comments welcome and requested. I’m suddenly awakened by the slamming of a door; although I’m sure she pulled it carefully and quietly closed. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Obsession

Posted on October 31, 2003 by Susan

With what fever I write. An all-consuming passion that is grudgingly interrupted by my life. So much more than is put here is put into that secret place. I curse those and that which halts the flow, the bank deposits … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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PEOPLE: Expression

Posted on October 31, 2003 by Susan

A friend is coming for dinner tonight. We will sit and drink my homemade wine; probably a good bit of it. We will talk of our beloved C. and of the cancer. We will cry and get it out so … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Perception

Posted on October 31, 2003 by Susan

Perception alone dramatically diverts the path of understanding, both in writing and in life. A simple well-intended gesture, him allowing me to sleep a few hours longer out of concern because he felt I needed the rest. I was awoken … Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Morning Inspiration

Posted on October 31, 2003 by Susan

…gone. Because I was not up at four or five a.m. Because I was left to sleep in and lost the predawn moments. I have to do so many things today, and must not forget to buy Halloween candy for … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Nature Taketh Away..

Posted on October 30, 2003 by Susan

And nature giveth…the Eagle! Oh Lord, the eagle just flew over as I sat there on the step finishing Watchmen. There was a sad end to the little housefinch mentioned in the prior post. It involved an evil cat that … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: The Nature of Things

Posted on October 30, 2003 by Susan

Boy, I can turn GIRL in an instant. With three daughters and no sons, my father still fared well. He had the best of both worlds: Girls who loved to spend the time with him learning typical boy-things like the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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LITERATURE: A Quote Question

Posted on October 30, 2003 by Susan

Who said, “There is a touch of madness in us all,” ? I must have read it somewhere, for I cannot be the first one to have noticed it. Continue reading →

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