Author Archives: Susan

REALITY?: Friday the 13th

Posted on October 13, 2006 by Susan

It’s always been a lucky day for me.  Today sort of followed suit, I suppose, though the luck’s not as big a hit as it once used to be.  Shedding the fear of one worry for a lesser one, now … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Submitting

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Susan

Well, I’ve started submitting again.  One short story I just can’t read through one more time.  It’s polished and yet I know it may not be ready.  But then, it never will be.  Just need to get some stories out … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Susan

Lord knows I’ve had my fill of lawyers lately, and now it seems to be going along the doctorly route.  Catching Jim up on his regular appointments, held off till we got back insurance.  And me, four years of putting … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Mid-life Modesty

Posted on October 10, 2006 by Susan

Do you think it’d be okay if I kept my knee-socks on for a gynecological exam? Interesting insight among my friends into choice of physicians.  Most seem to prefer a female gynecologist.  Personally, I’m only used to and therefore more … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Forking Paths

Posted on October 9, 2006 by Susan

Ran into an ex uptown today.  What makes it so hard to recognize a face that’s out of place?  He had me at an advantage, my name on the door panel of the car parked out in front of CVS.  … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Flying Fish and Wishes

Posted on October 9, 2006 by Susan

Yesterday as I came across the Collinsville Bridge over the Farmington River, I noticed something I’m usually not fortunate enough to see in the minute or less it takes to drive across.  In the row of hunched shoulders, poles hanging … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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PEOPLE: Andre Rieu Concert – What Joy!

Posted on October 8, 2006 by Susan

Watching on PBS:  I’ve never seen anything like it; it looks like a highbrow rock concert.  This famous violinist is playing a concert back in his homeland of the Netherlands, and he begins by leading in his musicians in a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Harvest Decisions

Posted on October 8, 2006 by Susan

Well, the grapes are definitely on their way into jelly, seeings that I gave in and took the end of the harvest so there isn’t enough to make wine.  Usually the wine takes priority because there’s tons of grapes and … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Frosty the Plowman

Posted on October 7, 2006 by Susan

Usually by this time of year I’m hoping for frost, and it’s later this fall; hinted at coming tonight.  The great killer of harvest insists that I quickly cut flowers, pluck tomatoes, pull the beans. I’ve a sinkful of grapes–though … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: Saturday Cries

Posted on October 7, 2006 by Susan

Toolin’ up the road, cryin’ to I Loved Her First, which I guess is bound to replace Daddy’s Little Girl on the wedding dance floor.  It don’t matter much; I still can’t help wellin’ up and overflowin’.  It was always … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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NEW MEDIA & WRITING: Characters & Building through Sims, or Storytron, or…

Posted on October 6, 2006 by Susan

An author does develop a caring for his characters,  and often doesn’t want to let them go.  This becomes a problem when he tries to direct them within a setting he’s laid out for them, or when, the story just … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Could it be?

Posted on October 5, 2006 by Susan

Could I really, after seven years, have finally come up with a premise and theme for a story that can run novel-length? It all reincarnated with a novel I wrote at that time, the writing of fiction that I hadn’t … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING & REALITY?: Novel Ideas – What to do about the aging generation

Posted on October 5, 2006 by Susan

Honestly, I’ve spent most of the morning with a mental hand clamped over my mouth. One thing I’ve come to realize is that this weblog is also for thoughts that fly in, and with any luck, out into the great … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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REALITY?: October Lies

Posted on October 4, 2006 by Susan

The suddenly warm and glowing sun, a Lancelot in blackened armor with promises, Oh, I’ll be back soon, m’lady. To hold the heart in tightened grip through whitened earth and cold cruel winds of winter.  And some will faithful wait … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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WRITING: Influence

Posted on October 3, 2006 by Susan

Joshua Cherney was a man’s man, conceived in and evermore bound to drive a pickup truck, guzzled down four beers on Friday between the closing whistle at the factory and his supper table, and necessarily cheated on his wife. McCarthy’s … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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