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Monthly Archives: January 2007
No surprise here
You Are a Liberal Lady Like Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore, you don’t shy away from your liberal causes. You may consider yourself a feminist, and you definitely trust your heart to tell you what’s right. You are likely to … Continue reading
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Birthday 2007
Well according to slatts , Thursday is song game day so here’s mine. “Will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I’m 64.” I’m not 64, I’m 36 today and while I’m eager to find success in … Continue reading
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Emotional Day!
This morning I started to reassimilate into my home and family after an amazing and productive writing weekend. Of course I checked my emails and there were numerous emails about some call from Seattle. Seattle? What’s in Seattle? The ALA … Continue reading
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Super Easy Apple/Pear Crisp
I made this last night and thought you might want to try it. There’s nothing like good smells and a full tummy to help you write. (No, I was not procrastinating! smile.) Peel and slice up two pears and two … Continue reading
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Been done
The other evening I was reading my most recent novel attempt to my husband who is great and very honest and he says, “Hasn’t this been done a lot before?” And in my head I’m thinking you know he’s probably … Continue reading
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Trying not to journal
I’m trying not to journal so much and to spend my writing time working on my projects. But then I miss you all and your comments because they make me feel connected to you and your successes and waiting and … Continue reading
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Nancy Pelosi’s first 100 hrs.
As you may have heard, Nancy Pelosi is hoping to start off big with her “100 Hours Agenda.” It’s a bunch of progressive proposals, including cutting oil subsidies to invest in clean energy, getting cheaper prescription drugs for seniors, and … Continue reading
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Good drawing day
Did a lot of drawing today. Here’s a puppy trying to get at something out the window. What do you think it is?
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Illustration Friday- “Phoenix”
I’ve never really shared this before, but… These are my designs for “The Phoenix Towers.” Right after 9/11 I designed these buildings to replace the Twin Towers. “Two curving wing-like structures, white, with windows to reflect the city lights,” is … Continue reading
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