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Following Tradition

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

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

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

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

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

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The Irrelevance of Global Warming

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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A Doing Day

Yesterday was a Doing Day. In other words, I spent most of it getting things done. It felt so good to be active, and particularly good to get things off my desk. That feeling of “things hanging over my head” … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day

I’m beginning to understand why they say that you shouldn’t be judgmental of how other people raise their children. In parenthood as in other aspects of life, what works for other people may not work for you, and vice versa. … Continue reading

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You Mean Me?

As she worked on my hair, my hairdresser asked me what I was doing for Mother’s Day. I replied, “Oh, nothing much. We’re just sending cards to our mothers.” And she said, “No, I mean for you.” Duh. I’m a … Continue reading

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