Monthly Archives: November 2007

Give and Take

Posted on 11/19/2007 by chick

Why do we have all of these prescribed dates, holidays and events for which we are obligated to give gifts? It creates stress around times when we should be celebrating and fosters the idea that gift-giving must be reciprocated. People … Continue reading →

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Marathon Reading

Posted on 11/17/2007 by chick

I’m the only one running in the Vonnegut Marathon. If I don’t finish, no one will, but I’ve fallen behind. To catch up, I’m going to read several novels back-to-back. I’m reading Breakfast of Champions now and have both Slapstick … Continue reading →

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Thought

Posted on 11/17/2007 by chick

A thought for today: Your library is your portrait. (Holbrook Jackson)

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Incipient Rhyme

Posted on 11/15/2007 by chick

After the thought, before the words, a hanging space of gray, A chance to catch, rephrase or patch the rhyme that’s on the way.

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A Couple of Disappointments

Posted on 11/14/2007 by chick

Krondor, the Assassins and Krondor, Tear of the Gods by Raymond E. Feist Grades: C+ and D, respectively Assassins was tolerable all the way through and even ended on something of a high note (there’s nothing like a little human … Continue reading →

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Still Good

Posted on 11/13/2007 by chick

I finished reading Slaughterhouse-Five last night. Grade: A+ Slaughterhouse-Five hit me differently this time, but it’s still good. In fact, if I were to try something as crazy as making a top 10 book list, Slaughterhouse-Five would almost certainly be … Continue reading →

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Dark Ages

Posted on 11/13/2007 by chick

Today’s news: The governor of Georgia publicly prays for rain on the steps of the state capitol, and flags falling near Hillary Clinton are interpreted as a bad omen. What? Are we still living in the Dark Ages?

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Beerfest 2007

Posted on 11/12/2007 by chick

On Saturday, we went to Beerfest in Providence. So many types of beer, so little time. I am still recovering.

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Random Images

Posted on 11/11/2007 by chick

A trio of sleeping ducks, each one with its head tucked behind a wing. They are perched on submerged branches. From a distance, they appear to be standing on top of the water. A girl dances and skips her way … Continue reading →

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A Smile for a Stranger

Posted on 11/11/2007 by chick

I was going through the self-checkout at the grocery store this afternoon when a woman got in line behind me. She seemed irritated at having to wait. I made some sort of comment about how the conveyor system didn’t work … Continue reading →

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