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The Second Irony

Posted on 11/13/2010 by chick

Another irony of reading those three writing books is that it made me even more self-conscious about writing. I used to worry most about setting up my words so that my story was clear. I fretted over transitions and pace, … Continue reading →

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The First Irony

Posted on 11/12/2010 by chick

Recently, I read three books on how to write. There’s an irony in that, of course. Reading is not writing, and the more time you spend reading, the less time you have for writing. I know that. I get it. … Continue reading →

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Protected: The Short Stick

Posted on 11/11/2010 by chick

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Speech!

Posted on 11/08/2010 by chick

Dear Marshall, You’re understanding more and more language each day. You know “milk,” “lunch,” “dinner,” and “upstairs,” among other things. We know you understand them because of the way you act. You still don’t say much, though. You started with … Continue reading →

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Obstinate People

Posted on 11/08/2010 by chick

I know some obstinate people. And the problem with obstinate people is that they can really impede your progress. So I’m trying to learn from the wisdom of Poirot. He says, I do not argue with obstinate men. I act … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on 11/05/2010 by chick

In honor of the recent holiday, a Poirot quote from Hallowe’en Party Old sins have long shadows. . . . As we advance through life, we learn the truth of that saying.

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Hoarder-in-Training

Posted on 10/24/2010 by chick

“You’ve got to see this TV show,” my husband said. “It made me want to go into my office and throw everything away.” That’s how he introduced me to Hoarders, a show about people who have journeyed way past collecting … Continue reading →

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Learning from Squirrels

Posted on 10/24/2010 by chick

Yesterday, I took Marshall outside to play. It was a beautiful day, with a blue sky, bright fall foliage, and the perfect temperature. There were acorns everywhere. I couldn’t walk more than a few inches without crushing one. So here … Continue reading →

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Hungry

Posted on 10/19/2010 by chick

I was just thinking that I was hungry and needed a late-night snack. That brought to mind this silly little comment that Poirot made in “The Theft of the Royal Ruby.” You arouse my gastronomic juices, madame.

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The Doctor Is In

Posted on 10/09/2010 by chick

Poirot on colds: Everyone always thinks they have ‘flu.’ It sounds more important. One gets more sympathy. The trouble with a catarrhal cold is that it is hard to glean the proper amount of sympathetic consideration from one’s friends. from … Continue reading →

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