Monthly Archives: January 2010

A turn of phrase

It was a rainy night We took a taxi to your mother’s home She went to Florida and left you With your father’s gun, alone Upon her small white bed I fell into a dream You sat up all the … Continue reading

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heat wave

The cats have been sticking tight the past while because the temperatures have been lower than they like (even though I keep reminding them that they, not I, have little fur coats). They come poking around later in the evening … Continue reading

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What to do, once you’ve done it

From OK Go, a bit of advice about what to do after the big hit (true regardless of the medium): Anything that works gives [others and yourself] a reason to push you in the direction of the thing that works,” … Continue reading

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From the quote box

Amidst weather reports of continuing frigid temps (through the weekend) – this popped up in the Quote Box: Pessimism never won any battle. — Dwight D Eisenhower Yeah.

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Book Quote of the Day

The best thing for being sad,” replied Merlin … “is to learn something. That’s the only thing that never fails. You may grow old and trembling in your anatomies, you may lie awake at night listening to the disorder of … Continue reading

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