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Author Archives: Linda
2/9/2013
I started a new puzzle yesterday – it’s called “Gecko Madness.” It’s another 1,000 piece monster – I actually got this for Dalton once because he is so good at puzzles, but he never did even open it. Now, every time he happens … Continue reading
The Patrick Melrose Novels
On 1/24/13, I started reading The Patrick Melrose Novels. What an amazing story; I am simply going to post here what Amazon.com said about the book, because that sums it up well: “The Melrose Novels are a masterwork for the twenty-first century. … Continue reading
2/3/2009
I am writing this in January of 2013. February 3, 2009 is the day my mother died. It was also my son’s 9th birthday. Neither he, nor I will ever forget that day. But, as I have been recently going … Continue reading
2/3/2013
Today is my son’s 13th birthday. Thirteen? How can that be? It is amazing how fast children grow up. I made a birthday card for him: And my most important gift that I am giving to him is that, … Continue reading
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Tagged art, children, creativity, goals, smoking
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1/27/2013
Some observations this morning: One thing I really like about living here with my sister is having these opportunities to discuss things with her; to engage in conversation and share insights with someone who is like-minded and interested in the … Continue reading
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Tagged ENVIRONMENT, goals, personal growth, relationships
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Ingersoll’s Vow
I came across this several years ago. I printed out to keep because it was so special to me and profound. I still feel a sense of awe when I read this: Ingersoll’s Vow When I became convinced that the Universe … Continue reading
“Earworms”
Here is something I learned this week: I learned about “earworms.” When I listen to music, I often end up with music “stuck in my head” for periods of time, sometimes lasting over a day and often I wake up … Continue reading
1/20/2013
January 20. My mother would be 83 years old today. Oh I miss her. Happy Birthday, Mother, wherever you are. And I will never quit missing her. The hardest thing is, she didn’t really have to die when she did. It is … Continue reading
The Scar
1/20/13 – Started reading “The Scar” by Sergey and Marina Dyachenko. The jacket copy says, “Stylistically reminiscent of Robin Hobb [who is one of my absolute favorite authors], and with a haunting and ominous imagination similar to Michael Moorcock [another one of … Continue reading
Wild
Starting Wild, by Cheryl Strayed right now (1/16/13). 1/20/13 – I finished this book this morning. And what a wonderful, wonderful book it was. This woman writes so well, so clear and true; and near the beginning, where she writes … Continue reading
1/16/2013
Last night I watched a show on PBS about Obama’s first term as President. It was enlightening and interesting. Frontline. But what a mess our political system is in. The Republican Party is a disaster and a nightmare to our … Continue reading
“Soul Collage” 2012
And this is to show how I felt about 2012:
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Tagged creativity, personal growth
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1/14/2013
For the past few weeks, I have been revisiting my journals and “summaries” from the past few years. I’m trying to consolidate and integrate all the work I’ve done so I can see where I’ve been and where I am … Continue reading
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Tagged creativity, goals, grief, personal growth
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The Man in the High Castle
1/12/13 – started reading Philip K Dick’s The Man in the High Castle. 1/16/13 – finished it. This book was fascinating. Very clever; the premise is that the Axis powers won WWII and Japan and Nazi Germany have basically … Continue reading
2013 Goals & Resolutions
1. Quit smoking 2. Get hair cut & colored 3. Keep up with 31 point plan 4. Find more income 5. Get garage/storage unpacked & organized 6. Get DLB organized/work on responsibilities 7. Keep up blog/log books I read 8. … Continue reading
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Goal Categories
Here’s a tool that I got from Molly for use with our annual summary/goals stuff. I’ve color-coded mine to represent the “life areas” that I like to use; I like to look at things in this way. It is a … Continue reading
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Tagged Balance, goals, personal growth
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31-Point-Plan-2013
This is the year I am hoping to make full use of the “31-Point Plan.”
This and That…
1/10/13 Recently I had the phrase, “the unbearable lightness of being” in my mind, and while that phrase has often come to mind, I have never actually read the book of the same name. So I decided that I will … Continue reading
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Tagged books, creativity, Literature, philosophy, puzzles
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1/9/2013
I used the Amazon.com gift certificate that I got for Christmas and ordered the latest “Children’s Writer’s and Illustrator’s Market.” I have been wanting this for a long time but haven’t wanted to spend the money. But I got it … Continue reading
1/4/2013
I have discovered/learned a couple of things this week: 1. You can’t count on anything where health insurance is concerned. I went to the pharmacy, as I do the first of every month to pick up my prescription (that I … Continue reading
Satisfaction Wheel 2012
I used this tool in connection with our annual goals group for 2008, and I recently decided to do another one this year, to compare. While I find it interesting and encouraging to see how things differ, I can still see … Continue reading
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Happy New Year
1/2/2013 I want this year to be a really good one. I want to get back in shape with my goals and routines to move me forward again. The “theme” that came to me was that “Life is a Symphony,” … Continue reading
The Historian
Today, January 1, I started reading The Historian, by Elizabeth Kostova. And today, January 12th, I finished it. I really enjoyed this book; I particularly liked reading about the various parts of the world and history connected with these places. … Continue reading
a storage unit story…
An interesting thing took place shortly before Christmas: I had driven to our storage unit, where some of my things had been moved from out of the garage at my old place. I wanted to get some of my Christmas … Continue reading
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2012 in Review
2012 As the year starts out, I am still trying to dig myself out of lethargy and depression; I examine my Goals and try to get back on track and stop sleeping in so late. I create and start using a … Continue reading
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Tagged Balance, creativity, ENVIRONMENT, family, goals, personal growth, smoking
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