Monthly Archives: August 2007

Nay, Nay, Not the Nene!

Posted on 08/16/2007 by chick

Whew! Hawaii was not hit by the recent hurricane in the Pacific. I’m glad, not only because the people and nenes are unhurt, but also because no one should have to admit to getting their ass whupped by a storm … Continue reading →

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A Twofer

Posted on 08/16/2007 by chick

I haven’t been able to sleep. So, with nothing better to do, I read another book, this time a Marion Zimmer Bradley twofer: The Planet Savers and The Sword of Aldones. I guess even the two together were not enough … Continue reading →

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Too Many Midnights

Posted on 08/15/2007 by chick

I miss midnight. I mean the old midnight, the midnight when you got to feel naughty for staying up so late, or the midnight when it was creepy to be awake all alone, or the midnight that meant it was … Continue reading →

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Return to Darkover

Posted on 08/14/2007 by chick

I haven’t read much lately. With traveling, writing, playing musical instruments, and watching “Stargate SG-1,” I haven’t had a lot of time for it. That’s why it took me weeks to finally finish another book. Remember how I said I … Continue reading →

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Couldn’t Help Myself

Posted on 08/13/2007 by chick

I have a gift certificate to a music theater. I haven’t used it partly because they haven’t offered any shows that I’m willing to drive that far for, and partly because I’d have to redeem it in person during their … Continue reading →

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The Story, Part II

Posted on 08/12/2007 by chick

For the beginning of the story, see last week’s installment. Phil followed Mr. Gabriel into the elevator. “You’ll be working in Subbasement 5,” said Mr. Gabriel. The elevator slid down into the depths of the building. At Subbasement 5, the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Again So Soon?

Posted on 08/12/2007 by chick

I can’t believe it’s already Sunday. The week flew by too fast and there were so many things that I wanted to do today, but then I foolishly answered the phone when it rang this morning. It was my future … Continue reading →

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I Sing of Sting

Posted on 08/12/2007 by chick

I love the music of Sting. I wanted to learn some of his songs, so I bought the Hal Leonard guitar tab book for Fields of Gold. There’s a transcript of an interview with Sting at the beginning of the … Continue reading →

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Tough Day

Posted on 08/11/2007 by chick

My mood took a turn for the worse today. It seems some additional gratitude is in order. I am grateful for the music of J.S. Bach. Whether I’m playing it on my keyboard or listening to it on my iPod, … Continue reading →

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Local Chilling

Posted on 08/10/2007 by chick

There was no global warming in evidence today. It was actually rather chilly, not to mention cloudy and wet. It was not the most overtly inviting day. Yet the rain brings out the beauty of Nature if you’re willing to … Continue reading →

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