Monthly Archives: March 2009

Why Does MSNBC Love Rush Limbaugh?

I watch MSNBC. I started because the Alaska blog Mudflats recommended the Rachel Maddow Show, and then I branched out to Keith Olbermann. MSNBC purports to be liberal. I say “purports”—for a liberal station they sure show a lot of … Continue reading

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The Last Write-in Wednesday

We went to the last March Write In Wednesday and heard a presentation from Vicki Delaney, who publishes a series of murder mysteries through Poisoned Pen Press. Her stories are set in a small Canadian town in British Columbia. As … 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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One for the Car, One for the Briefcase, One for the Chair

. . .and a couple by the bed. I’d like to say, “on the nightstand,” but in fact they’re on the floor. My car book was the new classic science fiction novel Out on Blue Six. Out on Blue Six … Continue reading

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Write In

Last Wednesday night I went with my friend Cameo (I’m using that name until I find out from her if it’s all right to use her actual name) to the Sonoma County Library Write-In Night. The main Santa Rosa Library … Continue reading

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Return of the Finches

We haven’t seen finches at the feeder for several weeks—at least six or seven. Actually, the Sig-O maintains that there has never been a finch at the feeder. Conversations about the topic go like this: Me: Look, a gold finch … Continue reading

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