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Thank you, secret maker!
I got a love secret today. It's so beautiful and it made me smile. You have perfect timing, whoever you are. ILY!
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Don't get me wrong, I'm an Obama fan, but I wish he hadn't won the Nobel Peace Prize right now. I truly think that he's a great man and he gives me hope for my country for so many reasons. But he's barely had time to do anything. He hasn't been in office for a year yet and he has a tough road ahead of him.
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It's about time!
In case you've never heard of it, Utne Reader is sort of like a geeky Reader's Digest. and for the record, I have always loved Chris Rock.
http://www.utne.com/Media/Chris-Rock-Katha-Pollitt-Roman-Polanski-Celebrities/5387.aspx
Chris Rock and Katha Pollitt Take Down Polanski-and His Famous Pals
by Danielle Maestretti
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Book stats...
This just proves that I will read anything. I must thank my supervisor for the stash of crime novels. I cannot pass up free books.
Here's the rest:
An update on what I’ve been reading: truly a collection from the ridiculous to the sublime. I’ve also done some re-reads, some just because it’s been years since I read them and others because the next ( Read more... ) -
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I'm sick. I have lots to post, but I feel like crap, so I'm going to wait until I feel better to do it. Also, My wireless is out and I have to buy a new wireless router. Meanwhile, I have to use the cable for DSL. It's not very comfortable sitting on the floor using a laptop. But I should be picking it up this week ( Read more... ) -
One of my students made me cry today.
I've just spent the last couple of hours talking to a former student of mine who is applying for a Fullbright Grant. He was a great kid in class -- a critical, logical mind, a real desire to learn and plenty of ambition. I pushed him really hard -- even into things that scared him a little, like public speaking and theatrical performance. I made ( Read more... ) -
Family Night
Why is it that I am the only person who can actually get my niece to let me brush her hair? I mean, the kid screams bloody murder if most people breathe in the vicinity of her hair. But I just brushed it for about fifteen minutes, then French-braided it without a peep from her. We are hoping that I can teach my nephew (her father) to braid her hair ( Read more... ) -
Hurts so good...
Inspired by a post by lomesir22 , I decided to add some sit-ups to my exercise regime. Cycling and weights have been helping with arms and legs, and even my butt, but I've not been very successful with toning my stomach at all. So I started sit-ups yesterday.
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The Past Comes Back to Bite You
Yeah. I haven't forgotten. I said I would finish it and I will.
I just sent the next part of it out for beta reading. And I'm working on the part after that. Want to review in preparation for the new chapter? http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3351658/1/The_Past_Comes_Back_to_Bite_You
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Good news from Iran!
I got an email from my friend Shahrzad. She and her family are safe. You have no idea how relieved I am to hear from her.
Thanks to those of you who kept her in your prayers, too.
Also, thank you all for your thoughts and prayers for my family. I'll be responding in more detail, but your words have meant a lot to me.
