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Oh. Hi, you guys. I'm thinking about reviving this crazy ol' LJ. Just wondering if anyone is still around to read it!
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Article 23
I am thoroughly heartened that LJ is not dead, merely less wildly active than it had once been.So. I'll probably touch on some of these things at greater length in the not too distant future, but...
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Happy April!
I'm ever so happy to say goodbye to March. It was too cold and blustery and snowy for my liking. Now, I'm normally a fan of serious winter weather, but training outside for nigh on three months has...
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1. I taught three kickboxing classes today. 2. I lost my voice about two thirds of the way through the second one. 3. I decided not to run today, and am feeling like a terrible, undisciplined, and out...
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I'm not sure if it counts as 'being productive' when it's mostly 'doing things I've put off for far too long with no good reason other than forgetfulness.' Still: kitty meds have been purchased, new...
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Article 19
Why is this April so busy, you guys? Case in point: this past weekend.* ~Friday: my sweetie and I were part of our local library's Shakespeare lock-in. Our portion involved two full hours of insults,...
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Article 18
Not in the best place I want to be for my first half marathon. Over the last two weeks, my training has been utterly derailed. My diet is terrible, I've gained weight, and my digestive system is dark...
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Did my first obstacle race. Finished, very muddy, having cried after one failed challenge. Also did a half marathon several weeks back. Didn't cry, but it was only because I was dehydrated. Will share...
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All Of The Things
I've got so much to tell you - several month's worth of things. For now, though, I'll just say that we're two weeks away from opening NYRF '13. I'm glad I'm part of the show, but it has its challenges....
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Wow. It's cold and dusty in here. Been a while. How are all of you?
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The good news (or so I hope): I'm reestablishing my presence here, as a run up to starting an actual blog. The bad news: no witty novel has been finished. A novel or two is in draft form, but I can...
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Singing Pirate Ukulele Fun Time!
Went into the studio with the Crimson Pirates to record our seventh CD. It's been over two years since the last, and a lot has changed. We've lost members to cross-country moves and time/work/life...
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Article 12
I was being so good, so focused, about my health and fitness. I can't do much in the way of running any more (short version: December challenge, screamingly painful hip, never really loved it anyway),...
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There was a moment at the lawyer's office this afternoon when I looked down at the list of Mom's accounts and assets, at a chart centered on a piece of plain white paper, and thought, "This is all...
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Article 10
This time last year, I was running four times a week and about to run a half marathon. Now, I can't run more than a mile without my hip screaming in protest. Not a huge deal (aside from 'my body is...
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Article 9
I have far, far too many things to read. Even so, when I come across a recommendation that piques my interest, I'll pop it to the top of the list. So it is I can thank Forever Young Adult for putting...
View Articlean embarrassment of riches
I'm a reader. I adore books. I love to reread them, to share them, to gift them, to treasure them. I suppose that's how I ended up with several groaning bookshelves throughout my house, as well a...
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On the one hand: I am tired. I have cramps. I am weary of being the grown-up, the therapist, the voice of reason. On the other: I am fortunate. I am strong. I am lucky, I am loved, I am thankful....
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Oy, wot.
* tap tap tap* Is this thing on?It's been just over two years since I've posted on this account. I was inspired by harpiegirl4 to consider this platform as my primary social media contact.There was a...
View ArticleWay back when, sort of then, once again
Way back when, I performed at the New York Renaissance Faire. Then, sort of, I didn't. I showed up on occasion and sang with my pirate band (as you do), but I was temp help only. In 2012, I once again...
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Article 4
While my actual kitties are somewhat accustomed to our summer weekend absences, the wildlife is not so attuned. When I got home after today's 10 hour rehearsal, one of the younger tree kitties* came...
View ArticleFire bad. Tree pretty.
Overwhelmed by life/work/rehearsals/trying to be responsible and creative and supportive. More on this later. Just checking in to let you know I'm all right and still dedicated to making this LJ thing...
View ArticleOh, right: this weather is DIFFICULT
I thought last rehearsal weekend was a trial, but this one is worse. Two days of 90+ heat that often feels 8-10 degrees warmer. Significant humidity. A goodly part of the day is spent in performance...
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Revving up for Ren Faire, weekend number two
A large portion of today was given over to cleaning, drying, polishing, and oiling/waterproofing my Ren Faire boots. Then I looked at the weekend forecast. Whimpered. Applied another layer of oil....
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I love my kitties. My one-eyed Princess Emse of Adorable and my Night Fury/Mini Panther/Handsomest of Toms are charming and lovely and get along well enough that we don't worry about mutually assured...
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