Category Archives: Crazy Me

They Were Doomed

Posted on 11/28/2007 by chick

Here’s a favorite excerpt from Breakfast of Champions to keep you warmed up for the marathon. “Earthlings went on being friendly, when they should have been thinking instead. And even when they built computers to do some thinking for them, … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on 10/31/2007 by chick

Halloween may not be my favorite holiday, but I can’t help getting nostalgic about it. As a kid, I looked forward to the day with an excitement that I can only vaguely recall now. I had a limited budget, so … Continue reading →

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The Decision

Posted on 10/14/2007 by chick

We are still back in the year 2006 at the beginning of the month of November. It’s late at night and I’m wide awake, scribbling wildly in my shabby green journal, struggling to keep the pen moving fast enough to … Continue reading →

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Mojito Bandito

Posted on 06/26/2007 by chick

I am the Mojito Bandito. It’s true. Leave your mojito unattended and I will steal it. What can I say? Mojitos are yummy. We discovered the mojito on a Caribbean cruise. The cruise itself was not very good, just a … Continue reading →

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Who You Calling Fussy?

Posted on 06/25/2007 by chick

What a lovely weekend! On Saturday, I did almost nothing, which was quite nice. On Sunday, we went to Providence and had some yummy falafel wrap and hummus. It still amazes me that I eat such things. When I was … 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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No Hit-and-Runs

Posted on 05/25/2007 by chick

Someone recommended that I post ten random things about myself, but IMHO that kind of list is like a hit-and-run. I like the heart of the idea, though. Everyone has their quirks, hidden talents, and untold stories. When the world … Continue reading →

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