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Poem of the Week (month, season, year...): Non sum qualis eram bonae sub regno Cynarae
Non sum qualis eram -- I am not what I was.I felt this so strongly last night, on a long-anticipated date. I'd been flirting with the man for years, but I am no longer flirtatious. Witty sayings do not come easily. A simple question unexpectedly brings tears. For the first time, I truly feel that I am over 50 ( Read more... ) -
State of the Becky
It's all a mix of ups and downs ( Read more... ) -
A Few Good Links
Usually, it's a good idea to avoid reading comments on any news story. But not this one! Be sure to read the comments on this science news story; they range from educational to charming:
Gravity’s strength still an open questionThe comments following this article are worth reading, too, although many are frustrating to any American who cares about ( Read more... ) -
What's Cooking This Week?
I've had a limited diet for the last couple of days. Today I got an egg and a small amount of plain yogurt for brunch. Other than that, it's nothing but clear liquids all day. This is because another patient canceled, so I was able to get a scheduled colonoscopy moved up a few weeks: I'm getting it tomorrow, oh joy ( Read more... ) -
Got to laugh so I won't cuss
Next week, I get a colonoscopy, whee!
And then, guess what? The following week -- a root canal!
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A sad close to a sad story
Good friends of ours lost their pregnant daughter under mysterious circumstances three years ago. Today, her husband was convicted of her murder.
My heart breaks for them once again.
Soldier gets life without parole for wife's slaying
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What's cooking this week?
Sunday: Road food on the way back from the Dayton Mensa Regional Gathering, which was a very very good time and over too fast!
Stopped in Terre Haute again, and deliberately went to a Denny's there because bbwoof has an irrational dislike of Denny's. It's not because of corporate discrimination or because he dislikes the food. No, he explains that it's ( Read more... ) -
What's Cooking This Week?
Sunday: Chopped liver sandwich, pickles, beer, chocolate, hamantaschen. Happy Purim!
Monday: Cheese, fruit, hummus, olives, pita, spinach bourekas, large glass of wine -- no, not more Purim celebration, this was the bar food we got when several friends and relatives gathered after the St Louis Theater Circle Awards ceremony to celebrate my ( Read more... ) -
Notary?
I'm looking for a notary in the St. Louis area whose services I could use ASAP to get two signatures notarized on a document ( Read more... )
