Monthly Archives: April 2006

A weekend away

Standing in my cousin’s kitchen this morning, drinking water out of a glass shaped like those they used to use (so I’m told) at soda fountains, I find myself fascinating by how the sunshine is dancing on the blue formica … Continue reading

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Life Raft Sighting

Today I was asked to deliver a project manual to a building on the far side of campus. The faculty member’s office to whom I was delivering is on the same floor as some folks I used to work with … Continue reading

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Random Friday–I'll take the blues for 100

It’s Friday (last Friday of April no less, it’s hard to believe that 1/3 of 2006 is now past) and that means it’s time for another set of Random Friday music. The rules are simple (and you probably have them … Continue reading

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One big old whopper of a disappointment

Last May, an acquaintance told me she’d be leaving her job this spring. She mentioned it to me because she thought I might be interested in applying for it when the time came, and she wanted to give me a … Continue reading

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Lost and Found

Last Friday afternoon, as I was walking home, I lost an earring. This happens sometimes, but I was particularly sad to lose this one. A friend had given me the pair about a year ago, for no particular reason, and … Continue reading

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Aunt Anne and the TV

Yesterday, my cell phone starting ringing while I was at work. I had a stack of file folders in my hand, and in the process of reaching to pull my phone out of its pocket in my bag I almost … Continue reading

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There has to be some benefit to being an old lady

Sunday afternoon I found myself waiting for the elevator with my quirky, 80-something year old neighbor, Mrs. B. She is about 4’6″, wears cat’s eye shaped glasses, speaks with a thick Philly accent and never fails to make me laugh … Continue reading

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Another poem for National Poetry Month

Hooking Around the park, around the elementary school I walk the dog for a half hour most days, making three loops. I chat with familiar dog walkers, our conversations either canine or weather related. I give a nod to the … Continue reading

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Chocolate Fondue

Last weekend, my friend Jess brought a pitcher of fudge sauce to Seth’s Easter cookout. She wanted to be ready, in case anyone brought ice cream as their contribution. Sadly, no one was inspired to bring a frozen dessert, but … Continue reading

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Random Friday–An Infamous Spoonful

How is it possible that it is Friday already? I remember when I was growing up that adults always talked about how time sped up as you got older. I also recently read something about how time actually is speeding … Continue reading

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