Sunday, November 11, 2018

"No hate. No fear. Everyone is welcome here."

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So went the chant of the youth-led peace march through my hometown. Recently, swastikas and ugly white supremacist graffiti appeared at t...
Saturday, November 10, 2018

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: The Middle (2018) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) This song is about compromise. When did you recent...
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Exhausting!

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This week, Henry and I have spoken on the phone three times in all. I've spoken to Reg twice. I think back to a week ago and laugh a...
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Wednesday, November 07, 2018

Hi, Vivian!

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I've read and appreciated your comments. Thank you.
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"Just me, checking on you."

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I was delighted to get that voice mail message. For it was the same message Henry has been leaving me for decades. I called him back and...
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Sunday, November 04, 2018

Dona Nobis Pacem

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Every year, November 4 is the day we blog for peace. This year, November 6 is Election Day. In my blog blast post, I'm marrying t...
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Sunday Stealing

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Pop Tarts 1. What's the coldest temp you've experienced? I know we hit -27ยบ back in the 1980s. I don't recall that specific d...
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Saturday, November 03, 2018

Home again

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I got home this morning and have been putting my NEW bathroom together. There's a lot about the process I didn't like, but I'm...
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Good news/bad news

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Good news: •  Reg called me today . He was upset, worried about money, stressing about all the responsibility of Henry's recovery. ...
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Friday, November 02, 2018

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: It Must Be Him (1967)   Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) This song is about a woman waiting impatien...
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My suite life

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Since Monday night, I've been living out of two rooms in a massive Victorian on the other side of town. I'm glad I did this becau...
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Monday, October 29, 2018

It's Kwizgiver's Birthday!

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She's a rabid reader, a dedicated teacher and a good blogging buddy. If you don't read her blog , you should. Becoming acquainte...
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My heart is suddenly lighter

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I know what happened to Napoleon! And it's all good. Caleb got a promotion at work. He drives a forklift now during the day shift. And...
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I'll be posting a new peace globe soon

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You can, too! Founder Mimi Lenox describes the BlogBlast for Peace as event that encompasses, "70 million blogs. 70 million possibi...
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As the Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose once sang ...

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It's too late to turn back now! Day One of my bathroom remodel. The contractor reports no evidence of living rodents. I find that ...
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Sunday, October 28, 2018

No. Not this Gal. Not in this country.

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Yesterday, a shooter stormed a synagogue and killed at least 8 people. It was another horrifying event in a terrible week that began with as...
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A ribbon of emoticons

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I got a quick text from Henry's partner, Reg. "Just opened my mail. Thanks." Followed by love emoticons. It meant a great ...
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A roller coaster week in the ICU

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My friend Henry's condition continues to confuse and terrify. When he first got to the hospital, he was speaking and in English. He ...
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Happy birthday to me -- Part 1

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And so it begins. Galfest 2018 kicked off Saturday! It's going to be a subdued affair because of Henry's accident. I contacted fo...
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Friday, October 26, 2018

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" Theme   This week's song was chosen because this is the last Saturday 9 before ...
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$55.83/month

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That's how much my monthly condo assessments will go up each month in 2019. I know, because I'm on the board and helped arrive at ...

It's never all bad

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There's so much going on in my life right now, and much of it is sad. My oldest friend has myriad health problems and not a lot of reso...
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Thursday, October 25, 2018

Strangely, it made me feel better

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"I am still being asked to report on Henry's condition. I cannot possibly respond to all inquiries. I thought if I updated the GoF...
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Wednesday, October 24, 2018

If you don't want be called "deplorable," don't act deplorably

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As I rule, I want to like First Ladies.* It's an impossible role. There's no job description, yet everyone is ready to tell you that...
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Tuesday, October 23, 2018

It's time

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"Any change? Please?" So asked the man with the paper cup beside the Starbucks front door. This was a few feet from where Caleb ...
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Monday, October 22, 2018

$500!

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I raised $500 in the last week for my friend Henry. I persuaded 10 of my friends -- none of whom have actually met Henry -- to kick in to...
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Friday, October 19, 2018

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Sweet City Woman (1971) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) The lyrics tell us the singer is on his wa...
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