Monthly Archives: May 2011

Letting Go

Posted on 05/30/2011 by chick

Dear Kids, I spent a lot of time yesterday sorting your clothes and retiring the outfits that no longer fit you. From those first tiny newborn onesies, to footie pajamas, to bulky winter jackets, every piece of your clothing has … Continue reading →

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Criminals and Crazies

Posted on 05/29/2011 by chick

There have been a lot of news articles lately about psychopaths and the test that can supposedly sort the psychopaths from the garden-variety criminals. So here’s a related Poirot quote. He once said, It is an interesting subject of after-dinner … Continue reading →

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Protected: Encylopedic Musings

Posted on 05/28/2011 by chick

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Two Library Books

Posted on 05/27/2011 by chick

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Grade: C- This book, its sequels, and the movies are so famous, and the story so simple, that I’m not going to worry about spoilers. If you’re concerned about them, then you might not want to … Continue reading →

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Aren’t We All?

Posted on 05/22/2011 by chick

Poirot once said, I am as the good God made me. from Cards on the Table

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Peepa Pa!

Posted on 05/20/2011 by chick

Dear Marshall, You are developing so fast now. Every day you learn a new word or do some other interesting thing, or we have so much fun together that I actually stop and think how wonderful it is to spend … Continue reading →

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Justification

Posted on 05/19/2011 by chick

I used to keep a copy of every book I had read. If it was a borrowed book, I would keep the title in mind and try to acquire a used copy later. This habit of mine eventually led to … Continue reading →

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There’s No Such Thing as a Stupid Question (Really!)

Posted on 05/18/2011 by chick

Eleanor Roosevelt was an interesting person. I hope that I find the time to study her life and works someday. Perhaps she could be the subject of a new reading marathon? I’ll certainly keep it in mind. The reason I’m … Continue reading →

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A Doing Day

Posted on 05/16/2011 by chick

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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Often, If Not Always

Posted on 05/15/2011 by chick

There have been many Ponzi schemes and insider trading scandals in the last few years. One former hedge fund manager, Raj Rajaratnam, was convicted this week of fourteen counts of securities fraud and conspiracy. The guy had so much money … Continue reading →

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