Monthly Archives: April 2014

Bird by Bird

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Linda

I have just finished reading Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott.  I think I got a lot more out of it than when I first read it about ten years ago. She is such a gifted writer. I saw her … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 27, 2014 by Linda

I’ve been spending some time looking through this book of Charles Vess‘ artwork, which I love, and thinking about drawing. And I ended up getting a little depressed and discouraged.  But I know it’s stupid to try to even begin … Continue reading →

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BOOKS – April Update

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Linda

I finished the Shirley Jackson biography on March 20th and started on the book of her fiction, both of which belong to my sister (and that is one big bonus of living here with her – she has a very … Continue reading →

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The Ides of April (part 3)

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Linda

My sister finally got back around the 12th. I am glad to see her. By this time, my arm and shoulder pain has me at the chiropractor’s twice a week. At first, it seems to help, but then I just … Continue reading →

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The Ides of April (part 2)

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Linda

…So my son won’t go to school. As I last reported back in February, he was starting in this Independent Study program through Valley Oak School. The problem now is that he doesn’t want to have to go there and … Continue reading →

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The Ides of April (part 1)

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Linda

It appears I need to do a little bit of “catch-up” here.  How does time manage to go by so quickly and unnoticed?  It is a constant battle to stay current and focused or it all slides by like quicksilver. … Continue reading →

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APRIL

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Linda

The Romans gave this month the Latin name Aprilis but the derivation of this name is uncertain.  April was sacred to the goddess Venus and it is believed that Aprilis was originally her month Aphrilis, from her equivalent Greek goddess … Continue reading →

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