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Monthly Archives: August 2010
No Good Deed goes unpunished – Day 29
Oh, brother. Did I do a Good Deed or a Bad Deed today? This is an all-too familiar story – the question of how to begin caring for an older relative. My aunt is my Dad’s sister, the youngest of … Continue reading
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Look outside yourself – Day 27
I’m trying to learn – almost to train myself, really – how to see outward. A bunch of things, I think, have served to make me someone who doesn’t always observe what I should. I’m an only child, and played … Continue reading
Someone else’s memories – Day 25
I was just getting a little cone of sweet corn custard when I glanced down and saw a big fat wallet. I mean really big fat. But not like Daddy Warbucks fat, or Diddy fat. This had three rubber bands … Continue reading
“For the love of words we write.” – Day 22
A recent poll reported that 81% of Americans believe they will write a book in their lifetime. When I shared this with my bookish pals on Twitter, there was a wailing and gnashing of teeth among the agents I e-consort … Continue reading
Count your blessings – Day 20
“I like your summer hat,” I said. “Why, thank you,” he beamed. I’d never spoken to this man before, though I’d seen him a hundred times over the last few years, and he always had a big-brimmed leather hat on, … Continue reading
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Support your neighbors – Day 17
One of the best parts of living in the country is farm stands and summer farmers markets. Cities have them, sure, but there’s something about a transformed field, or parking lot, or in the case of my town, a rectory … Continue reading
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Tagged buy local, farm, farmers market, good deed, lettuce, neighbors, support, tomatoes
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Buy your friends’ art – Day 12
So now my French amie has asked me to go hear some music with her. Her accent is quite strong, and sometimes I miss a word here or there. Or a phrase. Maybe an entire idea. But I was pretty … Continue reading
It could happen to you – Day 9
I am a ninja about the window seat. I mean, I think that’s what I am; I’ve never actually used the word ninja before. Doesn’t matter if it’s a plane, train or bus, and it goes without saying, same for … Continue reading
The thirst for entrepreneurship – Day 4
The sign read “C & L Café.” Dining was al fresco. In point of fact, it was a lemonade stand. I screeched to the side of the road. I have long made it a custom, nay, a mission, to stop … Continue reading
It’s never too late to do the little things – Day 1
Today is my birthday. Yesterday was – and always will be to me, though they have long ago passed on – my parents’ anniversary. I was their first anniversary present. The last week in July was always a big deal … Continue reading
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Tagged Buzzards Bay, cemetery, centerpiece, cornucopia, flowers, grave, Thanksgiving
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