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NaNoWriMo: Yes, I have joined the thousands of crazy writer-wannabees who have taken on the challenge of writing a 50,000 word novel during the month of November. I probably shouldn’t be blogging this month but since procrastination seems to be a prime trait of the writer, especially when said writer should be working, you just…
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French Quarter Rat: I’ve been intending to write about this ever since our last trip to New Orleans but alas, life intervenes. However, I have been meaning to blog more regularly and since this is the first of the month and my love of order and such is a compelling force, this seems like a…
Note: I have already shared this story on an email list and decided to reprint it here. David and I stayed at a timeshare just a block from the French Quarter in Faubourg Marigny or what is often referred to simply as “The Marigny”. It’s a cool, quirky, offbeat sort of neighborhood but has been…
Getting ready for winter… We’ve had a little taste of cooler weather which has made me realize I need to quit pretending that summer is eternal. Despite my ongoing plans for decluttering my home, I do still think it is important to stock up on essential supplies for the winter. A few years ago we…
One Year Ago Today… (note: I wrote this August 29th, one year after Hurricane Katrina. I was in California at the time and unable to access my blog so here it is, a bit late.) Certain events touch us in such a way that they leave an indelible mark on our souls. Those are the…
California, here I come… My dear uncle suffered a serious injury while in Hawaii last week and is having surgery today to repair a crushed tibia. My aunt asked if I would come help her take care of him and I was happy to oblige. I leave tomorrow and will return late next week. David…
One Hundred Things…part two: 11. have at least one grandchild to spoil, er, love (preferably a girl who loves frilly stuff as much as Lisa did — boy, did I enjoy playing dress-up with her!) 12. sit at a little sidewalk café in Paris, with the Eiffle Tower in view, people watching and nibbling on…
I’m going to list these in groups of ten periodically as the mood strikes. 1. Travel to Europe (especially England, France and Italy) 2. Publish a book 3. Learn to speak French fluently 4. Go on a whale watching excursion (will need plenty of Dramamine since I get seasick!) 5. Live in New Orleans (at…
Spam, spam, spam, spam… Our ISP spam blocker does a pretty good job catching spam, although it also picks up quite a few legitimate emails in the process. Once a week I receive an email with a list of what was caught. I can then go to the website, delete the spam, release the stuff…