The Return Of Professor C. And Suggested Preparations
As some long time readers know, now and again my esteemed professor papa writes for us. Theme? Great Literature And Movies Wot Got Made Of
July 18, 2014
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Category: Literature & the Arts
Blogosphere
By Invitation Only: How Do You Stay Creative?
By Invitation Only is a monthly group posting series, led by Marsha at Splenderosa. You can find today’s other participant posts here. This month, Marsha
March 4, 2014
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Literature & the Arts
Found Galleries, Or, Saturday Morning at 9:10am
I’m not sure when, exactly, I began to check the weather where my children live. When they were in college I would read their school
February 22, 2014
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Update: “Forever Chic” Available At Barnes And Noble
As a quick update, Tish Jett’s book, Forever Chic, is still sold out at Amazon, but available at Barnes and Noble. That is all. (So
December 13, 2013
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Books For Christmas
In my house of origin, stocking presents were in some ways the best part of Christmas. Mom would tell stories of the little things she’d
December 10, 2013
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Literature & the Arts
Discovering Artists, By The Score
I like fashion, intellectually, because it’s such clear evidence of the human urge to decorate and present. Clothing is our most accessible art. But what
September 26, 2013
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Culture of Origin
“Game Of Thrones” Meets “2 Broke Girls,” Or, Saturday Morning at 8:34am
I have a new TV show for you. It’s called Orange Is The New Black, a story of women in prison, and you can find it
July 20, 2013
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Literature & the Arts
“Parade’s End” As Hot Milk, Or, Saturday Morning at 11:13am
Well my goodness. I slept until 9:40am. That hasn’t happened in 20 years. Of course, I was up for a while, sometime in the dark
March 16, 2013
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Literature & the Arts
Birthdays, Cantankerous Doctors, And Cornwall Blue Skies, Or, Saturday Morning at 9:14am
Well, tomorrow is my birthday. Not notable, I’m turning 56. Doesn’t feel like a particular milestone of aging, but it’s still The Day. I love
September 29, 2012
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Culture of Origin
A Personal Review Of “I Am Love” And “Seating Arrangements”
It’s been a while since I addressed my odd High WASP culture. Those of you old-timers who find the theme annoying, please (as Faux Fuchsia
July 24, 2012
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Literature & the Arts
Book Review: Black Chokeberry
Occasionally I receive offers of book sample copies, with requests to review. As you can tell, I don’t respond terribly often. But this book, Black
July 5, 2012
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Creative Ad Absurdum, Or, Saturday Morning at 8:24am
It is a morning for pet peeve sharing. Yes it is. Here’s mine. I’ve observed a growing use of the word “creative” as a noun.
June 23, 2012
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