Entries from August 2009

August 17, 2009

A Damn Near Perfect Few Days, Part 2

 
Bargains Galore, Continued. .
So, I wrote about my junking adventures on Facebook.  My friend Steve, antiques dealer and  junker extraordinaire, wrote back that I had missed the best part, from Lamar/Clarksville to Ozark.
I thought about this.  I stewed.  I thought some more.  Then, sold my soul for a free day and completely rearranged my schedule so that [...]

August 15, 2009

A Damn Near Perfect Few Days, Part 1

Man, it’s been a really looong summer.  But the last few days have pretty much made up for it.
1.  I write about my friend Monda, writer, blogger, sometime knitter, on this blog all the time.  That’s because she’s special.  Anyhow, Thursday, the rest of the world discovered just how special she was when Blogger.com named [...]

August 10, 2009

Time Marches On. . .

You know you’re getting older when. . .
The signs at the university  fitness center start to look blurry. . .again, even after you got new lenses last year. I know–most people become more far sighted as they get older. (BTW–My favorite fitness center sign? No Handstands!)
You’re excited to receive your first pair of Birkenstocks in [...]

August 9, 2009

Today’s Post

can be found over at the wondrously useful group blog I’ve joined, Recession Fabulous.
See ya there,
SV

August 6, 2009

Discovering Mira’s List

Thanks to Erika Dreifus’ wonderful blog, The Practicing Writer (see my blogroll–Dreifus’ blog is one of the best resources for writers out there) I’ve recently discovered Mira’s List, another fantastic resource for writers and artists of all kinds. Another must read folks, and while you’re there, you might even want to donate a little support. [...]