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Escape!

Posted on March 20, 2017 by

When you’re in pain, the least little annoying thing can become HUGE! and cause you to throw your hands up in the air in a) disgust; b) annoyance in general; and c) futility.  Since Spring is supposedly trying to get … Continue reading →

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Really Good Information

Posted on March 6, 2017 by

Originally posted on The Write Nook: A few weeks ago, Publisher’s Weekly came out with a ranking of America’s top 20 publishing houses for 2016. It’s no surprise who the top 5 were, but what’s really important is what came … Continue reading →

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A Leaf Falls To The Ground Outside My Window – Look! D&D!

Posted on September 7, 2016 by

The leaves are beginning to turn here in Lexington.  The trees are still mostly green, though, and there is still summer heat, but it’s different.  There is a definitive feeling of its fading in the not-so-distant future.  For the first … Continue reading →

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Coding “White Trash” in Academia

Posted on August 6, 2016 by

Source: Coding “White Trash” in Academia I read this essay and, by the end, I was in silent tears.  I know exactly what this person is saying and it is true.  Coming from Appalachia I am very proud of where … Continue reading →

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Trying To Settle

Posted on June 30, 2016 by

Settle23.  to become calm or composed (often followed by down): I’ll wait until the class settles before starting the lesson.  (http://www.dictionary.com/browse/settle?s=t) Today found me smiling, singing as I swept the floors from my wheelchair, and contemplating other projects I could … Continue reading →

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Sun Sitter

Posted on June 14, 2016 by

The doctor’s office called today and I am breathing better than before: The knee isn’t broken, nor are the tendons, muscles, or ligaments torn away from bone, fake joint, or anything else. The leg was over-stressed, which means it is … Continue reading →

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Sometimes Talking It Out Helps

Posted on May 26, 2016 by

I haven’t put pen to paper once today.  Why?  There are some questions I need to answer about something going on in the novel.  I knew this particular thing was going to happen.  It is a change occurring when you … Continue reading →

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Sunshine & Warmth = Words & Words

Posted on May 25, 2016 by

The yo-yo weather has stopped.  For now.  June is just around the corner and Memorial Day, the first summer celebration is this weekend.  This should mean the pain will decrease to its usual dull roar and I can chip away … Continue reading →

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Laptops And Nibs

Posted on May 6, 2016 by

I RECEIVED NEW NIBS IN THE MAIL!  Squee! Recap:  My beloved Wicket absconded with one of my dip pens because I’d left it too close to the edge of the table.  This particular day was a 40 pager (40 pages … Continue reading →

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Different Writing

Posted on April 8, 2016 by

Tomorrow is the D&D game I run.  Usually this happens on Sundays, but Cheyenne would like to play and the only time this is possible because of his new work schedule is on Saturdays.  Now I need to change gears … Continue reading →

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