WATERMARK

a poet’s notebook

Established 02004

May 2007

  • Home Decorating Trends I Don’t Get

    So what do I do when I’m not writing, blogging, or reading anything that requires more than a modicum of attention? While unwatched Charlie Rose episodes pile up on the DVR, I watch decorating and design programs on HGTV, and peruse shelter magazines passed on by a neighbor. Occasionally I get up and do a… Continue reading

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  • Monday

    Every few years I reach an awkward milestone — an age I think of as my mother’s. I reached another of those yesterday, on Mothers’ Day. Fifty-nine. Isn’t that my mother’s age? My grandmother’s? How did this happen? How did I get here? Continue reading

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  • Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

    Non-blogging friends Joe & Charlene sent a note reminding me that today is the day to help remind others — who are not otherwise daily reminded — of what Fibromyalgia is. If only we knew. But we do know how it effects the lives of some who have it. A few years ago this was… Continue reading

  • Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

    Non-blogging friends Joe & Charlene sent a note reminding me that today is the day to help remind others — who are not otherwise daily reminded — of what Fibromyalgia is. If only we knew. But we do know how it effects the lives of some who have it. A few years ago this was… Continue reading

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  • Friday Cat Blogging

    Despite her owner’s shameful neglect of catblogging, Boo was the winner of Catmodel of the Week at Carnival of the Cats (May 7.) I think her sweetnesss really shows in this photo. This week’s Photo Friday theme is Amber, which gives me an excuse to balance this post with a shot of Spike:   I’ve… Continue reading

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