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Physics Lesson

Posted on 09/29/2007 by chick

On Thursday morning, I proved one of Newton’s famous laws: A sandwich in motion tends to stay in motion. This law is important to remember while eating in the car. That is, unless you like to eat your breakfast off … Continue reading →

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In With the New

Posted on 09/28/2007 by chick

I came home and my new computer was all set up and waiting for me (thank you, Faithful Reader!). We have fancier hardware, updated software, and a new look for this blog, but I am still the same old me, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Bank on It

Posted on 09/26/2007 by chick

My bank got me good. I had a CD that was scheduled to mature in September. They sent me a notice in July saying that if I did nothing the CD would automatically renew at an interest rate that would … Continue reading →

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Here I Go Again

Posted on 09/25/2007 by chick

It’s time for another trip to CT. I’ll tell you all about my adventures when I get back.

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Good Corn Burned Bad

Posted on 09/24/2007 by chick

It looks bad, it smells worse, and it’s called popcorn cooked way too long in a microwave. You can recognize it by the billowing clouds of yellow-tinged smoke and the aggressive reek of burnt corn. Microwaves accused of this “heat … Continue reading →

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Another Book Review

Posted on 09/23/2007 by chick

I read another book recently—The Mysterious Stranger and Other Stories by Mark Twain. It’s one of Dover’s Thrift Editions and may I say how much I love them? They pack a lot of punch for the price. Grade: B+ Twain’s … Continue reading →

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The Story, Part VI

Posted on 09/23/2007 by chick

Boy, was it hard to write this part! It’s rough, but it’s out. Whew! For the start of the story and links to other installments, see this post. The days flew by and Phil adjusted to living in relative comfort. … Continue reading →

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Faerie Wars

Posted on 09/22/2007 by chick

Faerie Wars by Herbie Brennan Grade: C+ I really wanted to like this book. It has a beautiful cover, blue with gold embossed lettering and the image of a butterfly. It has a comfortable weight and the binding is great … Continue reading →

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Critical Cure

Posted on 09/22/2007 by chick

There is no such thing as writer’s block. A writer can always write. That is, a writer can always take words and combine them to make sentences. “Writer’s block” is really a catchall term for any one of several problems … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Block

Posted on 09/21/2007 by chick

I have a terrible case of writer’s block, so please forgive the scarcity of posts. It’s only a temporary thing. I hope.

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