Category Archives: Personal

The Nomads During the Holidays

During the holidays I house-sat and took care of a pair of cats. They were very sociable cats. Boo was a purring machine and she turns it on as soon as she is touched.  She even allowed the Creature to … Continue reading

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The Creature Reviews My Weekend

So Saturday, I was out all day, and the Creature wanted an explanation. I told him that in the morning I had my screenwriters group, like I often do. So he accepted that. Then I explained that in the afternoon, … Continue reading

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Other People’s Spaces

After leaving the apartment I had lived in since I moved to Los Angeles, I’ve had a season of “nomad” life. It’s been interesting, as it has given me food for thought about personal space and how we respond to … Continue reading

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Spring of Music

I was at church a few weeks ago, and as we were singing one of the praise songs, I was thinking of how my voice was in need of practice singing. I thought of how I have not sung regularly … Continue reading

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In Praise of Friends – Special Edition

When I began doing these pieces, the intention was to write about my friends to express why I like them as people, what it is in their characters that makes me glad to know them. I didn’t want to get … Continue reading

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Getting down to the wire

The Creature scopes out some of the remaining items that have to be moved out. He thinks there’s still a lot to do. He’s right, of course. But sometimes a body just needs a break. Which I’m taking today.

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Christo’s Umbrellas (California)

Back in 1991, Christo did two major installations of large umbrellas, one in Japan and the other in the U.S. in California. The installations “opened” early in October. On Saturday, October 26, the installation was nearing the end of the … Continue reading

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Crunch Packing

(Yes, I realize I didn’t finish my posts about Wondercon. I do have notes for my activities, and will try to write that up in the near future.) In the meantime, while I’m in the process of preparing for a … Continue reading

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Gifts From My Father

The other day I did some research for a friend about a Mesopotamian goddess, tracking down some details. Mythology has been an interest of mine since childhood. I read voraciously anything new to me. I tried to find everything and … Continue reading

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Personal Archeology

I recently came to the decision to give up the storage unit I’ve been renting, basically because I can’t afford it at present. After finally getting current on my payments to the storage company, I began the process of moving … Continue reading

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