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Hello from 2023
Is anyone out there?
It's been about 14 years since I last wrote here, which is a mind-boggle. I recently thought of it and came back for a peek. Whoa. I had forgotten how forthcoming I was in what I shared on the internet back in the day. So, if you are reading this now, please remember that the thoughts and opinions (and word usage) depicted here ( Read more... ) -
Oh hi!
It's been so long since I have posted here ( Read more... ) -
Writer's Block: It's not easy being green
I pretty much constantly think about sustainability issues. It's like a curse.
I do a lot of things regularly to protect the environment. I never drink bottled water because I always carry my own water bottles. I bring my lunch to work with me almost all the time in reusable containers. I only eat out for special occasions. I try to conserve ( Read more... ) -
Writer's Block: And the Apple Goes To
Mrs. Pauline Bush, First and Second grade, McDonald Elementary School, Warminster PA 1986-1988.
Without a doubt my favorite teacher.
I'm not sure how or why it worked out, but almost our entire first grade class got to stay together and have her again for second grade too.
I remember walking into her classroom on the first day of school. She was ( Read more... ) -
Writer's Block: Jury Duty
I got called for jury duty once, but was dismissed.
It was a rape case, and the guy was sitting in the courtroom while the jury was selected. I was 24 or 25 at the time and rather uncomfortable having the guy sitting there staring me down. I think the judge noticed and basically he told me I was too young, so he was going to let me go.
Yay.
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Writer's Block: I May Be Crazy
It looks like an angry pig face to me. -
A smattering of brain droppings.
I love books. I should get a part time job in a book store.
Lately I've been thinking a lot about my dream of becoming an illustrator. Like, why the hell am I not just drawing random shit in my spare time? Why am I not concieving great book and illustration ideas? I should just effing DO THIS.
I'm so lazy, it's ridiculous. I need, anti-laziness ( Read more... ) -
The Cheese Lamp
I grew up in my grandparent's house, which was built in the late 50's. Most of the decor was late 50's and 60's modern style.
In my bedroom, which had a multi-colored animal-print shag rug (it was the t.v. room before I came along), there hung a lamp. A hideous orange, ceramic lamp with various sized holes punched through it. My parents called it ( Read more... ) -
Mope
I'm feeling pretty good today. Dave and I went for a walk this morning, so we got some fresh air and sunshine.
This winter has been a tough one for some reason. I've been feeling really bummed out most of the time and pretty angry. I realize it's stupid for me to be angry at anyone, or to even be depressed about anything. My life isn't that bad ( Read more... ) -
The raging environmentalist
I'm an angry environmentalist. I burn with the fire of a thousand suns when I see people littering, or even if I see someone dare to throw a piece of white paper in the regular trash at work. I can't really pinpoint when this obsession of mine first came about. I guess it's a combination of having always loved the outdoors and nature, having ( Read more... )