I've Been Thinking...
Thoughts and Reflections (and recipes!) Meant to Bring Comfort in Worrisome Times
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On listening in a very particular way (opens the original)
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Do you have something in you wants out? (opens the original)
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There is something very appealing to me about memoir. I like to read it, and I like to write it. I am posting here an offer being made by my very good friend Marja Mills, who is one of the very kindest people I ever met. And consistently kind! In all years, I’ve known her I’ve never seen her crabby! Also, she has the prettiest blue eyes you’d ever want to see. None of this has anything to do with her skill as a cheerleader for and teacher of writing. I’m tempted to take her class myself, just to
Two Dog Shorties (opens the original)
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From the land of sky blue waters (opens the original)
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Whew! Good morning! (opens the original)
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