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CHAOS REIGNED
This was my first caucus. It may be my last. In California we held primaries and I recall always thinking how patriotically engaging it must be to actively participate in the democratic process like some states do. I was raised … Continue reading
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UP IN THE AIR
In a recent New Yorker Magazine, Nathan Heller nailed it in his article, “Air Head” when he wrote – “The rush is skittish and improbable. A freighted mass of metal rattling down the runway gains a sudden burst of speed … Continue reading
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LOVE TREASURES OF THE HEART
I grew up with a father and a godfather who both “went to sea” – chief engineer and captain, Norwegians who broke away from the farm and sought the greater world. I was an only child and only godchild who … Continue reading
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NEVERMORE, REDUX
Back in April of 2011 after embracing the idea of moving from California to Minnesota, there were people, places and things that I knew would be deeply missed. Our children and grandchildren, of course. And in the over-all scheme of … Continue reading
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SURVIVING NATURE
We have a “movie club” with friends, going as a group to chosen, anticipated films and returning to someone’s house afterwards for food, drink, comaraderie and conversation. Unfortunately in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, there are limited choices at the Westridge Mall … Continue reading
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WINTER BONES
The panacea for winter, drear and cold, is most often suggested as a snuggly day, plumped upon down pillows in a cozy window seat, sipping Lapsang Souchong tea from Grammy’s Haviland teacup, all the while poring happily over … Continue reading
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SKATE KEY
“Just like riding a bike,” they say. “Begin again, anywhere, don’t over-think, jump on, let go, and you’ll remember.” What they actually mean is “Stop procrastinating, get out of your writer’s funk, no choking, and no more excuses!” And who … Continue reading
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Writer’s Block
Originally posted on bottledworder:
Singapore July 8, 2015 I have my word processor open but I’m thinking of the ants this morning. They are not the ticklish, harmless, black ants climbing all over the tabletop I wrote about earlier (from…
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What Venison, Water Diversion and Baseball Taught me about Good Writing By Thomas Hiatt “Will my article be interesting enough? Writers often assume they must have some grand subject like war or earthquakes to be compelling. However, some of the … Continue reading
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Life Interrupted – – –
I vow to myself and I promise my friends and readers (if only in my mind) that, yes, I will structure the time. I will set aside creative hours, preferably morning, and sit here rat-a-tatting on the keyboard. I will … Continue reading