November 2005
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Scattered Thoughts
I had a lovely old-woman weekend. I walked with the dogs in the snow; watched Shrek 2 on television, with many out-loud laughs; then As Time Goes By Reunion on PBS — more subtle but just as fun. I never imagined a life in which television would be a welcome diversion. The Republican congressman who… Continue reading
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Reading for a Cold Afternoon
A review of Erin Noteboom’s Seal up the Thunder, at prairiefire. Not as good as reading the book, which is a marvelous gift, but still: Petition, dramatic monologue, Psalm, sonnet, call and response, riddle, gloss, free verse, and benediction–Erin Noteboom plunders biblical and modern lyrical styles for this original, joyous book. By turns mournful, oracular,… Continue reading
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What Color is Watermark?
I suppose water would be considered blue: Your Blog Should Be Blue Your blog is a peaceful, calming force in the blogosphere. You tend to avoid conflict – you’re more likely to share than rant. From your social causes to cute pet photos, your life is a (mostly) open book. What Color Should Your Blog… Continue reading
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