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Author Archives: chick
Intend Less and Do More
One morning last year I went downstairs to get myself a cup of coffee. On the counter, someone had placed a pie plate with an apple in the middle of it. Naturally, I knew my husband had put it there … Continue reading
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Reading Report: January 1, 2026
My last book of 2025 was Daggerspell by Katharine Kerr. Daggerspell is an epic fantasy novel from the late ’80s. The story takes place in ancient Wales (or a Welshlike world), where three noblemen vie for the love of the … Continue reading
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Bad Week, Good Week
To say it was a tough week would be an understatement. It wasn’t just the illness and subsequent death of my FIL. It was also our own ongoing health issues, the horrors of the world, plus some small but really … Continue reading
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Crying
My father-in-law died last night. It was not unexpected, except in the sense of it happening so soon. We thought we’d have a few more days. I’d hoped to bring the children to say good-bye. But when the ringing of … Continue reading
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As Expected
It’s been over a month since I quit my music composition lessons. I have started several new pieces, but I haven’t written more than a few measures for any one of them. Without someone to push me, I don’t know … Continue reading
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Cheatah Time
It’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but I have already officially started Christmas shopping. I want to believe this will somehow give me an edge on the holiday. But, thinking back on the past, I know I’ve started my holiday prep … Continue reading
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Critters, Critters Everywhere
Our back patio had always been cracked, most likely damaged by the roots of the tree that used to be next to it. We finally had some cement workers come out here to replace it. They stamped the new patio … Continue reading
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Reading Report: Late November 2025
Here’s what I’ve been working on since my last reading report.
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Dammit
My shoulder seemed to get better for a while, but then it got worse. Lately I’ve been getting up early most mornings, because if I stay in bed too long I usually end up moving in some way that pisses … Continue reading
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Doctors This Week
I had two eye doctor appointments this week. One was with the optometrist. Soon I’ll have new glasses, which will be a relief. I also got fitted for contacts and am in the process of trying out three different brands. … Continue reading
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