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Spoiling the Surprise

So, on Saturday the Sig-O and I are going to Gualala for Brian Fies’s book-signing at the Four-Eyed Frog. And tonight, the Sig-O says, “Do you have a copy of Brian’s book?” And I’m all, “Um, yeah,” because I have … Continue reading

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L is a Grandmother!

L’s grandson arrived early last week–Sunday the 22nd, I think. He weighs 7 pounds 9 ounces and his name is William Peter. His mom is doing great. Grandparents and friends are clustering around. Tracey has good support and doesn’t seem … Continue reading

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Quote of the Week

“I wanted to be smart, get my A, know the answer. I didn’t care if it was cool. There were kids around my neighborhood who’d say, ‘You talk funny. You talk like a white girl.’ I’d be —I don’t even … Continue reading

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Word of the Day

The day before Christmas I signed up for dictionary.com’s word of the day e-mail.  It’s free (but given the amount of advertizing on that site, I’m sure they sell your information.  Oh, well.) Today’s word is “Paltry”–of little worth or … Continue reading

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