Monthly Archives: April 2009
“Auntie Em! Auntie Em!”
For the last five days, Spring has sprung in full force here in Pittsburgh, coaxed by unseasonably warm days in the high 80s. The rolling-hill view out my office window has popped with purple, white and red set against nearly … Continue reading
News in the writing world
Just a few tidbits I found interesting over the last few days: It’s the 50th anniversary of Strunk & White’s The Elements of Style and NPR ran a funny little commentary about it from Marc Acito. NPR also ran a … Continue reading
A 7-minute story
You’ve heard of Six-Word Memoirs? Well, a seven-minute video can tell a heck of a personal story…
5 shows you should be watching
I’m no TV critic, and I’m not about to play one on this blog. But I find the following original cable shows particularly TiVO-worthy and I think you should watch them. Especially since I want to continue enjoying them without … Continue reading
Like mother, like daughter (?)
My mother started a new medication to stave off Alzheimer’s disease, but she can’t remember to take it twice a day. We both found this funny. Yesterday, I once again found myself at the grocery checkout while my reusable bags … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimer's disease, memory loss, reusable bags
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