Category Archives: writing

not a blood relative.

Thanksgiving is only a few days away, and I can’t help dreading the gathering. Too many people all at once. It makes me anxious. And it’s not even that many people! Oh, I like seeing most of them, but I’m … Continue reading

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real neat blog award.

David @ Wanderlushed (wanderlushed.com) nominated me for the Real Neat Blog Award, and I’m honored — especially because he is so funny and his blog is one of the most entertaining I’ve read. If this guy chose me, I must be cool. … Continue reading

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sunshine blogger award.

Yes, you read that right. Sunshine. If anyone who knew me in the flesh heard that I was chosen for anything with the word sunshine in it, they might collapse from hysterical laughter. I’m usually far more closely associated with … Continue reading

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three quotes three days: day 1.

I have been challenged by Joana at The Great Journey for 3 Days 3 Quotes. I was also challenged by Paul at wwwpalfitness a few days ago! I’m finally getting to this! Rules 1. Post three consecutive days. 2. You can pick … Continue reading

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thank you, wonderful readers.

Today I reached 100 followers. I know it may not be a big deal to bloggers with thousands of followers, but it’s a very big deal to me. Thank you. Merci. Gracias. Danke. Grazie. Mahalo. Diakuju. One night, after a particularly bad … Continue reading

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one day… from sleep to sleep.

[Psst… This is not PG-rated…] Saturday. Early fall. In the 26th year of my life. I had to sleep. And recover. After dancing to my friend’s brother’s friend’s band the night before and trying the new drinks our bartender pal … Continue reading

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miniature writing challenge.

From Miniature Writing Challenge #17: Bloggers can choose one of the following categories: Mini Short Story (50 – 150 words) Tiny Poem Haiku (3 lines, 17 syllables) #17 Theme:  Challenge accepted. I chose Haiku. And I wrote two. First — probably … Continue reading

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one hundred words.

God, I am such a sentimental sap!  Her shoulders rose and fell with her sigh. She knew he was there. She could feel his heart pounding the whole time. Holding his breath, he stared as she slowly turned around. His hand … Continue reading

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