It’s finally here! I’ve dreamed about going to Poland since I was a little girl. And now I’m going with the other person in my life who had the same dream, my cousin (and great friend) Barbara Anne.
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It’s puzzling to many of us why the obvious isn’t the norm. For example, why don’t they teach how to do personal taxes in school? And why don’t people who commit crimes and claim to be sorry, say those words to their victim?
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It was only a matter of time. A book has been pulled from publication because it’s suspected to have been written by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
…The Newest Trick in the Book Read More »
Last week, I (grudgingly) ordered something small from Amazon after being unable to find it locally. Something new popped up as I was checking out.
…Stress Buying and Super Shipping are Here Read More »
There’s been talk online about the way fiction readers sometimes harass authors because they’re anxious for their next book.
…A Bit of This and That Read More »
Beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Bucerias and so many other lovely places I visited with Erin Davis in January. All torn up because of retaliatory violence. It began with the death of a cartel leader at the hands (or the guns) of military police.
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My morning rounds of news providers includes a couple that skew far right-wing. In case you’re unaware, that’s not quite the opposite of what I am, but it’s in that direction. I’d call myself centre-left wing. I’m more like Mark Carney than far-left leaning Justin Trudeau.
…An Ongoing Search for Truth Part II Read More »
Just before the holidays, it happened again. I’m supposed to know better but I still got caught by a fake social media post.
…To Tell (and share) the Truth Read More »
We’ve all heard the cliche: one person’s junk is another person’s treasure. Like most cliches, it’s rooted in truth. Just ask my thrift store loving husband.
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Let me be the 673rd to wish you a Happy New Year! We had a wonderful, low key holiday. I found it too cold to do anything outside, but Derek still went for his morning walk most days. I admired his dedication from the warmth of the indoors.
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Choosing gift wrap and Christmas cards seems awfully insignificant in light of current events. American universities, Bondi Beach, Los Angeles.
…We Have Become (Un)Comfortably Numb Read More »
(photo from Ohio Wildlife Center.)
This is an oversimplification but it’s also true. There are many people in this world who haven’t found a purpose. They don’t know where they fit in or feel that they don’t. And lots of those people end up in prisons.
…A Rehabilitation Program That Works Both Ways Read More »