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  • It's A Crazy World
    Happy Anniversary to us, and to Peg and Rick :-) - Our anniversary (the first one, lol) is Dec. 1. We rarely remember it. It occurred to me a week later, and Romeo didn't even recall when I mentioned ...
    1 week ago
  • Eight Days to Amish
    Tweets of the Year, 2024! - My annual exercise in ego ... it's tweets of the year, 2024 edition!• I was regretful the instant I opened my mouth. I'd lit into the poor bastard. "You'r...
    2 weeks ago
  • With His Tongue Planted Firmly in His Cheek
    Friday cat(s) . . . sort of -
    4 months ago
  • on the m104
    she's a grand old flag - happy memorial day weekend thank you to all who have served to all who continue to serve country first!
    3 years ago
  • Four Paws and Whiskers
    Christchurch - Nine Years on - Nine years... We knew it would take a long time, probably 20 years, for Christchurch to recover from the impact of this day in 2011. It seems a long ...
    4 years ago
  • Clouds and Silvery Linings
    NUN JOKE - The Sunday Muse #86A I could not resist using this great prompt as a vehicle for a Nun joke Sister Marguerite was attending her duties when she not...
    5 years ago
  • Running In the Yard Next Door
    I'm Not Dead Yet. . . - You may have noticed that I've been pretty scarce around these bloggity precincts. There are a variety of reasons. I'l try to give you a decent accountin...
    5 years ago
  • True Life and Fiction
    Building Character - This post is meant more for my fellow writers than the general public. Nonetheless, I believe that others may find something of value in these words. It is...
    5 years ago
  • One Word, One Rung, One Day
    Jed, The Joads, & Me - I didn't strike gold, or get blown west by dark dust bowl clouds, but in the Fall of 2017 I made pretty much the same migration as the Clampett's, Woody Gu...
    5 years ago
  • Howling from My Mountain
    We are all a great idea …. - Overhead, Cove Crow caws. I tip back my head, stare at him; he stares at me. My dog lifts his head. We stand, animals listening, living, being. Crow is a ...
    6 years ago
  • The Smitten Image
    Frost from Fire - *As different as a moonbeam from lightning, or frost from fire.* *~ Emily Bronte* It has been a cold, frosty winter for the most part. One downside is that...
    6 years ago
  • House of Lime
    Ritual - For as long as I can remember, my birthday has always required that I take some time to draw away from people, become quiet, and send prayers of gratitude...
    7 years ago
  • Endangered Coffee
    My (Three-month) Life in PR, Part 4: The joy of the weekend lasts for about five minutes - So my spirit, as much as it's ever given to lightly soaring, is closed to crush from Day One. New strategy. I’m going to try to hold on as well as I can ...
    7 years ago
  • LegalMist
    Single Again! - We finally reached an agreement and submitted the consent decree to the judge on March 6. She signed it in record time on March 8. (Usually judges take 3 ...
    7 years ago
  • FP-Design
    Pengertian, Gejala, Penyebab Penyakit Servisitis - Ada banyak sekali jenis penyakit yang bisa menyerang tubuh manusia, bahkan penyakit pada organ reproduksi juga banyak, salah satunya servisitis. Apakah And...
    8 years ago
  • The Surly Writer
    Birthday Blast at the Most Magical Place on Earth - I haven't posted here for awhile. Writing work has me bogged down on most days. Yet I do want to make this post about a wonderful time that happened 10...
    8 years ago
  • Baron It All
    Well, I Didn't Say Forever - Apparently someone on the Interweb left this thing plugged in. And here I thought Blogger was slain by Facebook. I may have to blow the dust off my keyboar...
    8 years ago
  • One Kentucky Writer
    For Billy - Come to Me
    9 years ago
  • Realization of Happiness
    Understand the general law of drinking and driving - *Understand** the general law of drinking and driving * Most of the countries have involved in driving under the influence vary between different countries....
    9 years ago
  • Flutey Words...
    Earth: Population 2 is Out Today! - *The last guy on earth is the last person she expects. Will she give up her dream guy to save the world?* Juliette Lewis is going nowhere fast. Respons...
    9 years ago
  • Eat Here Eatery
    Starlight, Star Bright 2: another writer's view - It's a terrible image, a photo of a the program for his funeral, taken by my plain old iPhone 4. The photo quality doesn't matter. The simple honest fac...
    9 years ago
  • Down RIver Drivel
    A Big Day! - So, unless you're totally living under a rock now, we are all aware (I hope) of what tomorrow is, aren't we? A day for people coming together for picnics a...
    9 years ago
  • Reduce Footprints
    Time to say Goodbye - Recently, writers of several television programs have announced the end of the series. When asked why, they replied that "it was time". That is how I feel...
    9 years ago
  • How to Become A Cat Lady... Without the Cats
    Moving On: A Magpie Tale - She'd been hanging her hat in the same place for a long time. So long, in fact, that her thoughts had become as worn as the hat. It was time to move on. ...
    9 years ago
  • Hello Ello
    Gaithersburg Book Festival - I'm really excited to let you all know that I'm going to be at the Gaithersburg Book Festival this Saturday, May 16 from 11 to 12. It will be a We Need ...
    9 years ago
  • Notes From the Writing Chair
    - This blog has permanently moved to AngieLofthouse.com Please join me there, or feel free to browse through the archives!
    9 years ago
  • Ronnie Kerrigan: The Undiscovered Writings
    The Tranquil Clock - *An apartment. The white moonlight falls on each object in the living room in turn. The carpet, the table, the sofa, a bookcase, the pictures and painti...
    10 years ago
  • A Good Living
    Refreshing Summer Drink - *Hibiscus Iced Tea* Here is a refreshing summer drink that makes a nice alternative to traditional iced tea. First, put a single layer of dried hib...
    10 years ago
  • Creeping Towards Normal
    Where we have been, and where we are now. - Where we have been, for the last year, has been a place that is all too familiar for our family. The grief of losing yet another beloved parent, or grandpa...
    10 years ago
  • Brinkbeest in English
    MERRY CHRISTMAS - Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year :-) xxx
    11 years ago
  • Working My Muse
    The Drought Is Over! - It's safe to say I've been struggling with writing for some time now. The words dried up and no matter how much I might have wanted to put something on th...
    11 years ago
  • Mom and More
    The Freelance Writers Den – Review - The Freelance Writers Den will be opening up to new members soon. I tweeted about it last week, but haven’t really discussed the Den anywhere, so I th...
    11 years ago
  • Life Through Reflections...
    The End Of An Era. - When I was a little girl, I drew. I drew my dreams. Anything and everything I could not have at that given time, but could imagine in my dreams. I drew w...
    11 years ago
  • Michelle Hickman
    Coins In The Machine - I made my feeble attempt of a stirring post over at my other blog. Stop on over and see.
    11 years ago
  • Writers Inspired
    What can you accomplish in 5 years? - How about 20? Taking a break from writing my YA Paranormal first draft, I hopped over to see what (one of) my fav YA authors was up to. Laurie Halse Anders...
    11 years ago
  • Excelsior New Orleans!
    Where to stay in New Orleans - La Belle Esplanade bed and breakfast The humble narrator of this blog for many years has opened a bed and breakfast inn in New Orleans, LA with his wife ...
    12 years ago
  • Expat From Hell
    Tag, You're It - I don't normally do this. In fact, I have never done this before. However, it is important enough for me to share with those Who follow my personal blog ...
    12 years ago
  • JOY OF FALLING
    Settled. - Right now, it's 12:48 am early Sunday morning. Outside of my living room window, I can see three high rise hotels and casinos and I can smell the ocean whe...
    12 years ago
  • Maya Reynolds
    Hey, Rick Perry! - Yesterday, you announced that all Texans have access to insurance. Your choice of the word "access" reminds me of Bill Clinton's nitpicking the word "is."...
    12 years ago
  • Walking Butterfly
    I'm Now Writing at Recovering Church Lady... - *Come see me at my full-time site, Recovering Church Lady.* *For my long time friends met through* *Walking Butterfly,* *here is an updated pic of my amazi...
    12 years ago
  • Shrink Wrapped Scream
    The Case of the Stolen Governor - *I love this photo, I just happened to have my camera to hand as he exited the police station. Er, before proceeding, think I'd best pop up a little d...
    12 years ago
  • The Talkback Button
    I'm Not Just Saying That - Here at Marketing Messages, I perform a number of different functions. My actual job title is Music Director, but I’m also one of the people on-staff who...
    12 years ago
  • Kathryn Magendie: Writing from my Mountain Cove
    New/old Beginnings: I've moved(back); come follow! - CLICK HERE TO REDIRECT TO WORDPRESS BLOG I'm back to my original, first blog, y'all. I've imported my posts and your comments, and am working on making the...
    13 years ago
  • A Tale of Two Buckskins
    Merry Christmas! - To all my blogger friends, wherever you are, whatever you may be doing, I wish you a Merry Christmas!
    13 years ago
  • An Officer and a Garbage Can
    Praying Hands Tattoo - Praying Hands Tattoo[image: Praying Hands Tattoo] Praying Hands Tattoo[image: Praying Hands Tattoo] Praying Hands Tattoo[image: Praying Hands Tattoo] Pray...
    13 years ago
  • OverExposed Notes on A Potential Scandal
    Tribal Dragon Tattoos - Tribal Dragon Tattoos[image: Tribal Dragon Tattoos] Tribal Dragon Tattoos[image: Tribal Dragon Tattoos] Tribal Dragon Tattoos[image: Tribal Dragon Tattoos]...
    13 years ago
  • Obfuscation of Reality
    Reality Overload! - Reality television has been around for a looong time now. I remember my first introduction to reality TV. It was 1992 and I saw the Real World. Being a k...
    13 years ago
  • authorblog
    When you wish upon a star - *Photo copyright: DAVID McMAHON. Image ID: 142-8714* It’s really fitting that the base of this Kylie Minogue statue is a star, because the ex-“Neighbour...
    13 years ago
  • SIMPLY WAIT
    WHAT WE INHERIT: Dealing with the loss of a parent - dad's watch, originally uploaded by patryfrancis. My mother never wanted to sell the house, though it sat unoccupied for nearly three years. Mold etche...
    13 years ago
  • Stoney Charms
    Goodbye Good Street - Etsy forums are devolving. End of January that bit of ether will end. Etsy forums to me are like the street of the internet, real but interactive and fun a...
    13 years ago
  • Funny Girl Goes Blog
    Sad, but beautiful - This past Thursday a former classmate suddenly passed away. Her daughter posted the following to her mother"s Facebook page. *I love you mom. I wish I kne...
    14 years ago
  • A Word's Worth
    Moving! - After a lot of thought, I've decided to change my whole blogging focus and location. My new blog, Holy Terrors, will address topics about genre fiction an...
    14 years ago
  • MUSHY'S MOOCHINGS
    TIMBER! SNAKES! - Sometime during the high winds and light snow Sunday night and Monday, this huge oak tree (center of photo) was pushed almost to a 45 degree angle. The soi...
    15 years ago
  • From One London to Another
    Treading Water - This is a difficult post for me to write. I don't want this to be a "times are tough" blog post. Particularly because I write so rarely right now and the f...
    15 years ago
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