Article 14
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...
View ArticleArticle 7
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....
View ArticleKitty Patrol
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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