Lady in the Water*

I rarely write about my dreams here (maybe never before). Partly because I think most people would rather poke themselves in the eye with a sharp stick than read someone else’s dream (because of my work, I would rather listen to a dream than poke myself in the eye); and partly because dreams are [...]

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Message to the Red Carpet: Do as I Say, Not as I Do

What is UP with all the long, straight hair? It’s pretty, but this is the OSCARS. A little glamour, please?
Oh, no. Nicole Kidman’s dress is RIDICULOUS. The thing is wearing her, I swear. That bow looks like a little barf bucket on her shoulder.
Here’s another one! Did [...]

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Sunday Post

“99% of being a good parent is doing what you don’t feel like doing.” – Susie Fairchild (with acknowledgment as follows)
I learned this philosophy a very long time ago, although in many more words, from a continuing education presenter whose name, I am sorry to say, I don’t remember. The topic of her [...]

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Happy Birthday, George Washington, Drew Barrymore . . .

The view from LG’s bed this morning
I’ve had a rough few days, physically. No end in sight. I’m putting all my energy into making today a good day. Because it really is the best day ever.
I’ll come back when I can. I really, really want to attend and enjoy LG’s birthday [...]

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The Accidental Christmas Tree

The first time I met that little guy was probably the summer of 2004. We were weeding in the shady flower beds in front of the house. And there was a weed that Jif was about to pull. Until I stopped him.
“Hey! Don’t pull that. It’s not a weed.”
“It’s not? [...]

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Sunday Post ~ "Careful with fire," is good adv…

Sunday Post ~
“Careful with fire,” is good advice, we know“Careful with words,” is ten times doubly so.Thoughts unexpressed may sometimes fall back dead;But God himself can’t kill them when they’re said. – Will Carleton
Proverbs 18:2Matthew 12:33-37James 3:3-12

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Some Technical Help, Please?

UPDATE: Nothing to see here, folks. Bucky has rescued me and my pix. Biscuit is no longer a poor black child, a rock band, or in flames. And the President of the Philippines has gone home. Cheez, what a day.
I’ve just noticed that photos on my blog, posted [...]

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Public Displays of Hatred

I rarely get into anything controversial here. And I try to live and let live; if you want to act like a jackass, go for it. If you think I am a jackass, you are entitled to that opinion, and I’m quite sure you’re not alone. Recent events in the media make [...]

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Wookin’ Pa Nub*

Love it or hate it, it’s here again. I love it. My smarter sister Eclectic has a fine anti-V-Day post with interesting comments. I do understand the objections to the crass commercialism, and the loneliness that some associate with this day. I love the romantic, coupley stuff. But I really [...]

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Sunday Post ~ "The hardest of all is learning to…

Sunday Post ~ “The hardest of all is learning to be a well of affection, and not a fountain; to show them we love them not when we feel like it, but when they do.” – Nan Fairbrother
A Sermonette for Valentine’s Day
I found the quote here, and it made me think of all sorts of [...]

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