Category Archives: Music

SOUND OF RAIN

After enduring the record drought and heat this summer. The sound of the rain last night and today was music to my ears. Matt and Cinders (my cats) sat on the sills in front of open windows and marveled at … Continue reading

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WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE – COMFORT

Wow!  This topic is going to expose all my self-indulgent tendencies. But here goes. Comfort for me is a short break in the day’s routine when I can indulge myself for a little while in the following ways: Curling up in … Continue reading

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THANK HEAVEN FOR LITTLE GIRLS

Many of you may never have heard Maurice Chevalier sing Thank Heaven For Little Girls. If not, it would be worth your time to rent it and watch him and Leslie Caron, Louis Jourdan and Hemione Gingold in Vincent Minelli’s (Liza’s … Continue reading

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CHANCE ENCOUNTERS

On Friday of last week and Monday of this one,  I substituted for a computer teacher at a nearby high school. One of the classes was basically a study hall for fourteen students who had either fallen behind in their classes … Continue reading

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UNDER THE LIGHT OF THE MIRROR BALL

Have I mentioned before that I’m a reality performance show junkie? Well I am. And last night I got a double fix with the debut of the 2011 Dancing With the Stars and the Sing Off. Thank God for the … Continue reading

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OH REALLY?

I wore my #9 Cowboys’ jersey when I went grocery shopping this morning–a tradition for game days–and tolerated the sneers and jokes from fans wearing Miles Austin, Dez Bryant, Felix Jones and Jason Witten shirts. This was before the Cowboys-49ers … Continue reading

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OH REALLY?

I wore my #9 Cowboys’ jersey when I went grocery shopping this morning–a tradition for game days–and tolerated the sneers and jokes from fans wearing Miles Austin, Dez Bryant, Felix Jones and Jason Witten shirts. This was before the Cowboys-49ers … Continue reading

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LOVING ME SOME LADY A

Music is a constant thread in my life. Depending on the situation, tt entertains, consoles, inspires me and celebrates events in my life. I listen to my favorite artists  (see some of those listed under MP3 in my Collection) as I drive, … Continue reading

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LOVING ME SOME LADY A

Music is a constant thread in my life. Depending on the situation, tt entertains, consoles, inspires me and celebrates events in my life. I listen to my favorite artists  (see some of those listed under MP3 in my Collection) as I drive, … Continue reading

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LOVING ME SOME LADY A

Music is a constant thread in my life. Depending on the situation, tt entertains, consoles, inspires me and celebrates events in my life. I listen to my favorite artists  (see some of those listed under MP3 in my Collection) as I drive, … Continue reading

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CHANGING SEASONS

Today I substituted in a freshman English class at a local high school. This meant I left home at a little before 7:00 am. The air was crisp and cool, some of the leaves on the trees were turning and, as … Continue reading

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CHANGING SEASONS

Today I substituted in a freshman English class at a local high school. This meant I left home at a little before 7:00 am. The air was crisp and cool, some of the leaves on the trees were turning and, as … Continue reading

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WHEN YOU THINK TAYLOR SWIFT I HOPE YOU THINK OF KATE

When I’m in the early stages of writing a novel, I collect pictures of people that fit the image I have of my characters. For Kate O’Donnell in Thicker Than Water, it was difficult to find that role model. I … Continue reading

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WRITERS’ READING AND CRITIQUE GROUPS

Writing is such a solitary endeavor.  Those of us who practice that art (craft?) always yearn for a safe, supportive, constructive group which provides the opportunity to meet with other creatives, read our work in progress and receive positive, constructive … Continue reading

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