Monthly Archives: July 2013

Nature’s Persistence

Posted on 07/29/2013 by chick

I am often impressed by Nature’s persistence. Look at this tree growing out of a rock. There’s a sad bush on the border of our yard that appears to be some kind of blueberry/huckleberry. It doesn’t get a lot of … Continue reading →

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Writing for Money

Posted on 07/22/2013 by chick

A few months ago we received a notice from the IRS. They had decided to continue charging us interest and penalties over that little misunderstanding we had back in 2008. We still thought that we were right, and it was … Continue reading →

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Our Little Crazy Secret

Posted on 07/21/2013 by chick

Recently there was a run of articles and blog posts about how talking to yourself can be a good thing. Here is one for your perusal. I’m surprised that this is news for anyone. I often talk to myself as … Continue reading →

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How Nice

Posted on 07/20/2013 by chick

I had a good uncle . . . . His principal complaint about other human beings was that they seldom noticed it when they were happy. So when we were drinking lemonade under an apple tree in the summer, say, … Continue reading →

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Some Don’t Like It Hot

Posted on 07/19/2013 by chick

I stopped at Silver Sands in Milford on my way home from CT on Wednesday. It was a long walk down the boardwalk to get from the parking lot to the beach. And it was hot. The moon was out, … Continue reading →

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Who Do I Write Like?

Posted on 07/18/2013 by chick

I found a link to a website that claims to analyze text and tell you which author you write like. Usually I’m really paranoid and don’t do that kind of thing. But I was bored, so I tried it. I … Continue reading →

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Grow Your Soul, Vonnegut Style

Posted on 07/17/2013 by chick

Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven’s sake. Sing in the shower. Dance to the radio. Tell stories. Write a poem to a friend, even a lousy poem. … Continue reading →

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Wish List

Posted on 07/16/2013 by chick

I was excited to learn from a Smithsonian article that there is such a thing as the Dictionary of American Regional English. I could get lost in a book like that. I had a lot of fun just with the … Continue reading →

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Me Too!

Posted on 07/15/2013 by chick

A quote from Raymond Chandler: When I split an infinitive, God damn it, I split it so it will remain split.

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Piggy Dapoo

Posted on 07/14/2013 by chick

Marshall: Can I watch TV? Me: Sure. What do you want to watch? Marshall: “Piggy Dapoo!” Me: What? Marshall: Dapoo! I’m thoroughly puzzled for a minute, then the light dawns. Me: You mean “The Tigger Movie” with Winnie the Pooh? … Continue reading →

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