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Halo?
And it’s Monday again… And I FINALLY started my walking/exercise program again. At least I did it today; first time in at least a couple of months. I think I must’ve gotten out of the habit about the time I … Continue reading
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Tagged creativity, entertainment, fitness, health, music
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“Ugly Stepsister”
Today, I started reading Gregory MaGuire’s “Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister.” This book is very different from “Wicked,” but I enjoyed it every bit as much, if not more. And I finished this book on September 12th. “[An] engrossing story…endearing … Continue reading
WICKED
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire I honestly cannot remember what day I started reading this – last weekend perhaps? And I imagine I will finish it this evening already. (I … Continue reading
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It has now been 15 days since I stopped smoking. And it continues to be – a BATTLE. I’ve lost track of the number of times in recent months that I first quit but then after a while started “cheating” … Continue reading
September
I made some changes this month to my “31-Point-Plan.” I think this will work a bit better. The old way was getting too familiar and I was checking things off without really thinking about it. I still enjoying doing this. … Continue reading
Real Life Again…
After getting back from vacation the first thing I now need to do is to start getting ready for another school year. Eighth Grade Orientation is Aug. 20th and the first day of school is Aug. 21st. I sure hope … Continue reading
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Also reading…
Make a Scene, by Jordan E. Rosenfeld. Started this on Aug. 17th; finished reading on Aug. 22. And now this: Writing Down the Bones, by Natalie Goldberg. Began on August 23rd; finished on Sept. 13th. This has become one … Continue reading
“The Left Hand of Darkness”
The Left Hand Of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin Winner of the Hugo and Nebula Awards From Amazon.com: “A groundbreaking work of science fiction, The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary to Winter, … Continue reading
Santa Cruz Vacation 2013 (visual journal)
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Santa Cruz, CA
And it finally is time to embark on our Summer Vacation! This year we are going to Santa Cruz (my tax refund has not yet arrived to fund a better trip, but that is ok; I have never been there, … Continue reading
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Tagged California, entertainment, family, FUN, santa cruz, train, travel, vacation
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“Hearts in Atlantis”
I started reading this on August 8th: HEARTS IN ATLANTIS, by Stephen King Ah how I love Stephen King’s writing… I finished this August 18th.
August (already!)
August “31-Point-Plan.”
The Stone Diaries
And I started reading this yesterday evening. Looking forward to it. Here is what Goodreads says: ONE OF THE MOST successful and acclaimed novels of our time, this fictionalized autobiography of Daisy Goodwill Flett is a subtle but affecting portrait … Continue reading
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The last few days I’ve been in kind of a weird funk. Weird weather – sort of muggy, but no rain. For some reason, this last part of the summer has just seemed strange somehow, sort of surreal, unsettled, hanging… … Continue reading
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Tagged creativity, family, frustration, parenting, vacation
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Life Between the Tigers
Started reading 7/21/13: LIFE between the TIGERS: Zen Wisdom in Everyday English by Kris Neely This book was written by the leader of my Northbay Writers group. It is a collection of Zen koans, adapted for the modern Western reader. … Continue reading
“The Shipping News”
Started reading on 7/20/13: The Shipping News by Annie Proulx In this touching and atmospheric novel set among the fishermen of Newfoundland, Proulx tells the story of Quoyle. From all outward appearances, Quoyle has gone through his first 36 years … Continue reading
Dad
7/16/13 I want to address the news I got last evening from my dad: We cannot see them this summer. They are moving and it just cannot happen in time to be back before school starts. So I am faced … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD/HD, Aspergers, books, family, pain, personal growth
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07/14/13
This morning I saw a very cool thing when I went outside for a cigarette. A big vulture came swooping down and sat on top of the telephone pole right behind our house. Those things are so BIG – ugly, … Continue reading
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Tagged ADD/HD, NATURE, perception, politics
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FRUSTRATION
frustration… Here it is, Friday – which is my ‘designated’ day to write and work on my blog posts. There are comments I want to write about at least three books I’ve read recently. I want to write about July … Continue reading
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Loving Someone with Asperger’s
Yesterday (7/11/13) I started reading this. Last summer when I was in L.A. visiting my dad and his wife, she so kindly loaned me this book thinking it would help me to understand my father better. It has been a … Continue reading
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Life of Pi
And I started this book last night, 7/6/13: (and finished it 7/10/13 – and soon thereafter I got the movie.) Life of Pi by Yann Martel Book Description Release date: October 2, 2012 MORE THAN SEVEN MILLION COPIES SOLD New … Continue reading
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The Aquarium Saga Two or three years ago, my son won a couple of goldfish at the fair with his father. That led to my going out and buying a small aquarium and other supplies for them. They lived a … Continue reading
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Tagged family, kids, NATURE, pets
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Happy July!
And here’s the latest “31 point plan” – I’m still keeping it up!
Summer, so far…
I find myself realizing that one whole month of summer is nearly gone already and I’ve written next to nothing. What have I been doing? Well, let’s see… For one thing, I have been waiting for my tax refund since … Continue reading
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Tagged Balance, children, goals, relationships
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WHAT, REALLY???
You have a Transfer worth $12M USD with us in the bank of America FROM THE DESK OF: MR.BRIAN MOYNIHAN. TELEX DEPARTMENT BANK OF AMERICA NEW YORK BRANCH OFFICE, USA. EMAIL: BRIANMONYNIHAN@ZING.VN INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF) IN AFFILIATION WITH THE … Continue reading