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Following Tradition

Posted on 06/15/2011 by chick

I went to the annual Westerly Book Fair last week. It’s a tradition now, so I had to go. I wasn’t nine months pregnant and just about to give birth, so this year’s sale certainly lacked the ooomph of 2009’s. … Continue reading →

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Bouncy Ball

Posted on 06/12/2011 by chick

Marshall’s auntie bought him a shiny, new, bouncy ball. We all like it. Why? Because… “We are all children at heart,” said Poirot thoughtfully. “Les Feux d’Artifices, the Party, the games with balls—yes, and even the conjuror, the man who … Continue reading →

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Power Savers

Posted on 06/09/2011 by chick

All of us should try to limit our energy usage. Here are some of the things that my husband and I have done to save energy. We added insulation to the attic. We can no longer use the space for … Continue reading →

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Rant Against Riders

Posted on 06/08/2011 by chick

As I mentioned before, there are people who ride ATVs and dirt bikes in the woods behind my house. I hate that. At the risk of sounding prudish, old-fashioned, sissy, or like a tree-hugger, I am strongly against riding fuel-burning … Continue reading →

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Two Words

Posted on 06/07/2011 by chick

Dear Computer Virus Creator, YOU SUCK! Sincerely, Your Victim

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Gardens

Posted on 06/05/2011 by chick

It’s that time of year when I wish very much that I had a garden. Not that I have time for gardening, but it would be pleasant on a summer’s day to sit outside, sipping a cool beverage, admiring the … Continue reading →

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The Irrelevance of Global Warming

Posted on 06/04/2011 by chick

Why are we still having a debate over global warming? Most of the world’s scientists agree that it’s happening. Geological data tell us that it is normal for the climate to change, so it is certainly possible that it is … Continue reading →

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Letting Go

Posted on 05/30/2011 by chick

Dear Kids, I spent a lot of time yesterday sorting your clothes and retiring the outfits that no longer fit you. From those first tiny newborn onesies, to footie pajamas, to bulky winter jackets, every piece of your clothing has … Continue reading →

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Criminals and Crazies

Posted on 05/29/2011 by chick

There have been a lot of news articles lately about psychopaths and the test that can supposedly sort the psychopaths from the garden-variety criminals. So here’s a related Poirot quote. He once said, It is an interesting subject of after-dinner … Continue reading →

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Protected: Encylopedic Musings

Posted on 05/28/2011 by chick

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