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Is anyone alive out there? | Our New Nest
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Is anyone alive out there? September 28, 2009 at 10:14 pm. To those out there who may have been following this blog (hello…? Anyone out there…? You may have thought that I’d forgotten all about it… indeed, it’s been well over a month since my last post! But nope, I’m still here, and I thought I’d better get an update in before September is over! Does it seem like time is flying by for anyone else? 8211; the only kids we’ve got are of the furry variety! And now that I’ve made my excuses for the exte...
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One of Life's Little Surprises: April 2016
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One of Life's Little Surprises. Sunday, April 24, 2016. More Changes and More Challenges. Last fall, I saw evidence of Jim's difficulties with spatial relationships. When we replaced our bedroom carpet last September , I distinctly remember my shock and dismay at his inability to comprehend the simplest of explanations (by the installer) of how the carpet would be cut around the built in dresser drawers in the walk-in-closet. Finally the installer turned to me and said "I'll let you explain it". We're ho...
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One of Life's Little Surprises: May 2016
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One of Life's Little Surprises. Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Jim's riding lawnmower essentially died, requiring the purchase of a new one. I was busy this past week and weekend getting ready for and co-hosting a wedding shower for one of my nieces, as well as helping my elderly mother. Normally I would have accompanied him to Lowe's, just to be in a supportive role. But circumstances did not allow for this. Jim actually seems stable at the moment. Will he stay this way for a long time? Friday, May 13, 2016.
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Bob and Jack's Writing Blog › Remick and Ray interview Joel Chafetz
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Bob and Jack's Writing Blog. Make Good Writing Better. About Bob and Jack’s Writing Blog. Word Pictures from Nouns & Verbs. How to Read like a Writer. Part One – Story Analysis. Part Two: Structural Analysis. Part Three – Stylistic Analysis. Remick and Ray interview Joel Chafetz. Archetypes & Archetypal Journey. Character Work in TGAN. Getting Started–Reading a Memoir. A Course In Memoir. The Language of Memoir. Ritual in Memoir & Fiction. Beginner’s Mind Writing Practice. 20 Steps to Starting Your Novel.
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One of Life's Little Surprises: July 2016
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One of Life's Little Surprises. Saturday, July 23, 2016. Will This Journey Make Me a Better Person? One of the ways that I deal with uncertainty in life is to read. I research and read everything I can about the topic in question. Many readers will remember the pre-computer days, when researching meant driving to your university or public library, sorting through a card catalogue, and then searching through the stacks for the pertinent books or journal articles. Life is so much easier now! This really go...
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One of Life's Little Surprises: January 2017
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One of Life's Little Surprises. Friday, January 27, 2017. Will I Do This Again Next Year? A good friend of mine, who understands our struggles, asked me a couple of weeks ago if I regretted our trip to FL. At the time I said no, that in spite of the challenges, it was worth it. Now I am not so sure. Will I still want to do this again next year? And, I would have to come up with an excuse as to why we were flying home and having Mike drive our car. (Maybe a "mom emergency"? I'm still thinking this through.
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One of Life's Little Surprises: March 2016
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One of Life's Little Surprises. Thursday, March 31, 2016. Waking up to one of our last days here; we leave on Sunday morning. Looks like snow in the forecast to welcome us back home. Soon enough, though, it will warm up to more seasonable temperatures. But this morning we are waking up to a gorgeous sunrise over the ocean. Mother nature at her best. We purposely chose to leave on Sunday, hoping to avoid the mad rush of other snowbirds leaving at the end of the month. We'll do two overnights to get ho...
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One of Life's Little Surprises: September 2016
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One of Life's Little Surprises. Monday, September 26, 2016. Leaf Your Troubles Behind. A little play on words. This is a picture of Jim, sweeping the driveway and the yard(! With a large sweep broom. I think I have mentioned before how meticulous he is with our yard. If you look closely, you may see a few leaves on the grass. He will get every one of them! The other day we were leaving for the grocery store. As I pulled out of the garage and started down the driveway, he yelled "wait! I was certain that ...
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One of Life's Little Surprises: Competing Needs
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One of Life's Little Surprises. Thursday, December 8, 2016. I've written before about my elderly mom who lives about 40 minutes north of me. She is mentally very sharp, but pretty limited with her mobility. She has chosen to stay in her handicapped accessible apartment in a small rural town that she proudly calls home. All well and good, but it has been a balancing act to make sure her needs are met, and to make sure she is safe. Competing needs: Jim's, my mom's, and my brother who has some disabilities&...
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One of Life's Little Surprises: August 2016
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One of Life's Little Surprises. Wednesday, August 31, 2016. I couldn't find you! Jim loves to keep our yard in perfect shape. He mows with our garden tractor on a regular basis, cutting it high so that the grass stays nice and green. I've mentioned in past posts that for some of the outdoor work I have needed to get involved. It has given me a new appreciation for all that he has done over the years to keep our property looking so nice. Jim: "But I couldn't find you! I didn't know where you were! Me: "I'...
