Monthly Archives: February 2025

Nutty

Posted on 02/25/2025 by chick

True story: I don’t like coconut very much. I like coconut water, though. And when I buy coconut water, I like to get the kind with the little pieces of coconut in it. Meanwhile, my husband likes coconut, but he … Continue reading →

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Small Price to Pay

Posted on 02/24/2025 by chick

The vaccines took their toll on me Saturday. My arms hurt, and I felt tired and flu-ish. By late afternoon, I’d curled up in my daybed. I watched some TV and did some reading, then went to bed early. It … Continue reading →

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Goose, Goose, Duck

Posted on 02/23/2025 by chick

I decided to go for a walk on the driveway this evening. When I opened the front door, I spooked some birds that had been hanging around the edges of my yard. More of them flew away when I walked … Continue reading →

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2/21/2025

Posted on 02/21/2025 by chick
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What to Do about You-Know-Who

Posted on 02/20/2025 by chick

Neil Gaiman’s name also came up at work recently, but not in a good way. We’re no longer allowed to reference him in our publications. Having read about the accusations against him, I not only approve that decision, but I’m … Continue reading →

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Regrets and Resemblances

Posted on 02/19/2025 by chick

Hoagy Carmichael, whose name came up at work recently, was a songwriter, very successful, particularly in the ’30s and ’40s. He wrote hundreds of songs, including the music for “Heart and Soul,” “Georgia on My Mind,” and “Stardust.” According to … Continue reading →

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Sleep? What’s That?

Posted on 02/18/2025 by chick

It took a while, but sleep deprivation finally caught up on me again. I had kept myself as well-rested as possible during the summer, but summer doesn’t last forever. Before I knew it, the new school year had begun. Getting … Continue reading →

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Informative

Posted on 02/17/2025 by chick

Last year I read an NPR article about new DNA evidence of the victims of Pompeii. Over the years certain assumptions had been made about the victims based on their proximity to one another, their jewelry, etc. The DNA now … Continue reading →

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Reading Report: Mid-February 2025

Posted on 02/16/2025 by chick

I finished my second book for the year, The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. In this mystery set in England, four senior citizens living in a retirement village investigate a series of local murders. I would tell you more … Continue reading →

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How the Turns Have Tabled

Posted on 02/15/2025 by chick
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