Monthly Archives: December 2008

Word of the Day

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Marion

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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Seeing it Forward; a Christmas Story

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Marion

            On Monday, December 22, I went to the See’s Candies Store to pick up my special order of 150 individually boxed truffles. I got there at 10:04 am but there were already seventeen people in line ahead of me. … Continue reading →

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Pine Cone Cafe

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Marion

            For decades, the Pine Cone Café was a fixture on Main Street in Sebastopol.  It had a fifties-vintage ambience and a menu to match, even though a vegetarian friend of mine went there faithfully because they made a mean … Continue reading →

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The Secret Post Office

Posted on December 22, 2008 by Marion

            December is a terrible month to have to go the post office, but many of us do.  We have holiday packages to send to friends and relatives who don’t live near us.  Often we are rushing to get there … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on December 19, 2008 by Marion

“A little flesh, a little breath, and a reason to rule all—that is myself.”                                                                                     Marcus Aurelius

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Best Drink-in-Moderation Campaign Ever!

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Marion

     

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Update: Jesus and Body Armor

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Marion

I don’t get many comments on my blog.  In ten months I’ve gotten three, to be precise.  This is disappointing. I thought when I posted something about “Star Trek” and “the Antichrist” I might get some.  Those should be hot … Continue reading →

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Star Trek, Tool of the Antichrist

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Marion

              So, you probably think I’m being flippant.  A tool of the Antichrist?  Really?  What, she’s like, really mad that JJ Abrams has taken over the franchise, or something?             No, it’s much more serious than that.             I … Continue reading →

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Sonora Crafts Fair

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Marion

We’ve had Thanksgiving at Buzz’s and Sharon’s for at least the last 25 years.  The day after the big eating day, Sharon and I would go the crafts fair at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora, while the men stayed … Continue reading →

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80,000 Books

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Marion

That’s how many books Paperbacks Unlimited says they have.  I, for one, believe them.  Their store is in a converted one-story, 1960’s-era house and they tore out walls to create three large rooms filled with shelving and books             The … Continue reading →

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