Monthly Archives: October 2010

Spooky is a Nagging Wii (The Diet, Day 98)

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Sharon Gerald

“It’s Halloween,” the Wii said to mii. “Have you been eating candy?” I refused to answer. Of course I’ve been eating candy. “You’ve gained 1.5 pounds since yesterday,” the Wii said. “Do you know why?” Fortunately, the Wii has no … Continue reading →

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Play it again, Sam

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Sharon Gerald

Last Saturday I was full of ambition. At least I worked up a mild ambition to work on a few housekeeping chores. I’m proud to report back to you this morning that of the five audio books downloaded last week, … Continue reading →

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Only this and nothing more

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Sharon Gerald

For All Hallow’s Weekend, I give you James Earl Jones reading The Raven. This is even better if you listen to the version that includes a little help from The Simpsons. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Sharon Gerald

The Gettysburg Address was delivered on November 19, 1863. Seven score and seven years later, we’re still working on the all created equal thing, but we sure have come a long way on managing to entertain ourselves. Go vote next … Continue reading →

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Talking to Myself on a Rainy Morning

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Sharon Gerald

Me: My head hurts and my back hurts and my eyes are itchy and runny and it is raining outside. I don’t want to go to work today. Me: You’ve gotta go to work. Me: But I don’t want to. … Continue reading →

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The smartest girl in the first grade: Scout Finch

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Sharon Gerald

I’ve been reading To Kill a Mockingbird lately, by which I mean I read a paperback version put out for the 50th anniversary and then I listened to the audio book and then I started the audio book back at … Continue reading →

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Along came a spider II

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Sharon Gerald

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Rock'n like Sunday Morning

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Sharon Gerald

My friend Jeanne sent me this video–Starry Starry Night by Don McLean I think it’s wonderful. I want to go sit in an art gallery looking at real Van Goghs while listening to this song. I want to sit there … Continue reading →

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Along came a spider

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Sharon Gerald

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To Read and to Clean

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Sharon Gerald

So, it’s Saturday again, huh? Yes, you get to sleep in a little later, and you don’t have to actually show up at the office, which means that whatever stress you are feeling over your job can be safely ignored … Continue reading →

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