Yearly Archives: 2012

Living Each Day

For many of us, a night out entails spending a sizable sum of money on such amenities as tickets, dinner, and possibly new clothes. Even a movie night can be expensive—tickets and popcorn can set you back close to $40! … Continue reading

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Thank God for TV

I doubt that the early pioneers who invented TV had any idea what an impact it would have. Children would be exposed to educational programs like Sesame Street; adults would partake of everything from wrestling matches to world class concerts. … Continue reading

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I Get By With a Lotta Help …

Have you ever felt like you were born under a malevolent star? That’s how my life has felt lately. Between health crises, worries and concerns, it has been a year to remember and not in a good way. To frost … Continue reading

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Water, Water Everywhere

In our modern world, living in an industrialized country, we have water at our fingertips. It flows freely into our bathtubs, from our showerheads, through our garden hoses, spouts out of sprinklers, and fills our kitchen sinks…until it doesn’t. The … Continue reading

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Publishing a Novel

  When I first decided to publish my novel, Looking for Love, I was under the erroneous impression that writing it was the most difficult part. Now I know better—writing is the easy part. What follows the completion of the … Continue reading

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Sneak Peek at Looking for Love

Christy gasped for breath as if water silled into her mouth and lungs. Flailing against the monster that entrapped her,she  pushed its tentacles away. Kicking and screaming, she finally came to the surface, and breaking the thin membrane of water, she … Continue reading

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Rudeness

         I am bothered by rudeness: when people talk through movies, shout over a live performance, push others out of the way, and are oblivious to anyone but themselves. I wish I could confront rude people and point out how their … Continue reading

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Downsizing

When I retired, I was afraid of being bored. After all, I worked a full-time job for over 30 years, served on committees, raised a daughter and had a full social life and family life.  So, I filled my  retirement … Continue reading

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Holidays

  We celebrated a wonderful Christmas with our daughter and her partner in California. Both families were invited to come and enjoy everything Christmas implies: family time, beautiful decorations, gift giving, fabulous food and togetherness. We baked and decorated Christmas … Continue reading

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