Monthly Archives: November 2011

True to Form

Posted on 11/27/2011 by chick

I think Poirot was probably right when he said, There are not so many round pegs in square holes as one might think. Most people, in spite of what they tell you, choose the occupations that they secretly desire. You … Continue reading →

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Mommies Would Write

Posted on 11/21/2011 by chick

Sometimes I don’t know which is worse—being forced out of bed to take care of a screaming Livia at 4:00 a.m. and then having several hours of time for reading and writing, or being allowed to sleep until 7:00 a.m. … Continue reading →

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Hmph

Posted on 11/20/2011 by chick

“It is true that America is the country of progress,” agreed Poirot. There is much that I admire about Americans. Only—I am perhaps old-fashioned—but me, I find the American woman less charming than my own country-women. The French or Belgian … Continue reading →

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Mixed-Up Memories

Posted on 11/13/2011 by chick

“But you know, my dear,” said Poirot gently, “people are never like what you remember them. You make them, as the years go by, more and more the way you wish them to be, and as you think you remember … Continue reading →

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Cats and Kisses

Posted on 11/09/2011 by chick

Dear Livia, At nine and a half months old, you were able to say “mama” and “dada” pretty well, but no amount of coaxing would get you to say “mama” to me. So imagine my surprise when I pointed to … Continue reading →

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I Just Can’t Help Myself

Posted on 11/08/2011 by chick

OK, I know I said I wasn’t going to do regular book reviews, but it really bothers me to grade a book without saying why I gave it that grade. So, I’m going to do a brief round-up of the … Continue reading →

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Watch Your Mouth!

Posted on 11/06/2011 by chick

Said Poirot, In conversation, points arise! If a human being converses much, it is impossible for him to avoid the truth! from A Holiday for Murder

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Picking Favorites

Posted on 11/05/2011 by chick

It seems like most people have a favorite this and a favorite that. I don’t. I have a hard time making decisions on even on the most inconsequential subjects. So today, as an exercise in decision-making, I’m going to try … Continue reading →

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Good-Bye, October

Posted on 11/03/2011 by chick

It was a strange October. I’m not sure I will miss it. I’m going to say why, and then “Good-bye!” My husband and I had our third wedding anniversary, though we didn’t do anything special to celebrate. We know that … Continue reading →

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