Author Archives: chick

The Water-Babies

Posted on 06/09/2007 by chick

Since getting on the subject of what makes a good library, I’ve decided to evaluate each book in my collection and weed out any that are unworthy. Naturally, I must have read a book in order to evaluate it, but … Continue reading →

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My New Project

Posted on 06/08/2007 by chick

I’ve been looking over the limericks that I’ve posted so far. I can see where some of them falter, particularly in the meter department, but they’re cute and with a little editing, I can see them being published in a … Continue reading →

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Script Fizzle?

Posted on 06/08/2007 by chick

We are eight days into June and our script has not gotten past “Fade in.” I’m not sure, but I don’t think that quite qualifies as a “frenzy.”

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Another Good Book

Posted on 06/08/2007 by chick

I had the good fortune to read two incredible books back-to-back. Just after The Sirens of Titan, I read The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield. It was a gift from a friend, and though she had not read it yet … Continue reading →

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Holy Blogiverse, Batman!

Posted on 06/08/2007 by chick

As you may recall, my blog ranking back in May was 3,193,324. Are you prepared to be amazed by the growth rate of the Blogiverse? My site has dropped in the rankings by 178,822 since then. If it were possible … Continue reading →

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Give This Cat a Hat!

Posted on 06/08/2007 by chick

It was winter and kitty’s thick fur Was all sheared off because of a bur. Said her owner, “My cat Looks so pretty like that!” But the cat’s only comment was “Brr!”

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So Sorry

Posted on 06/08/2007 by chick

This blog is sort of like my child but luckily not exactly like my child since it would be dead from neglect by now. It’s been a week since my last post. I don’t think I’ve been nearly busy enough … Continue reading →

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A History of Violets

Posted on 06/02/2007 by chick

The violet is my favorite flower. Because of my “no hit-and-run” policy, I can’t just drop this random fact on you and retreat. I have to tell you more. For 2007, the violet’s time is already over and most of … Continue reading →

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Tense Trouble

Posted on 06/02/2007 by chick

Whenever I see the word “glided” I want to change it to “glid.” It seems natural, thanks to “slide” and “slid.” Or how about “glode” (to match “ride” and “rode”)? It’s a silly language we speak.

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Creature Double Feature

Posted on 06/02/2007 by chick

And now, to continue the clothing line of limericks… As the snake’s chafed skin kept getting redder. He thought covering it might make it better. So he went to the store And bought clothing galore. His first choice was a … Continue reading →

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