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Just a quick post to say....
... that the LJ Idol Week 1 poll went up last night. I haven't really had time to let you know today because it's been hectic (more on that tomorrow), but if you want to go in and vote, do so quickly. Voting ends tomorrow. -
I did something tonight I haven't done in years
I prayed. I actually put up a prayer to God, speaking his name, in the hope that He'll keep all those who lost their lives, or lost loved ones in Moore, OK, in His care ( Read more... ) -
LJ Idol - Exhibit B - Week 1 - Chillin With a Super Villain
My youngest son's best friend is a super villain. He's also invisible. And his name, appropriately, is Invisible Man ( Read more... ) -
LJ Idol - Exhibit B - Week 0 - An introduction to someone I haven't met
Gary really likes the twists and turns. Here I was, getting ready to introduce the new readers coming over from LJ Idol to the quirks of my personality in the traditional Week 0 post, when Gary asks us to introduce another player! "OK," thinks I, "I'll introduce roina_arwen. I've known her for years, and we finally got a chance to meet face to face this ( Read more... ) -
Because I need to write
Yes, it's been awhile. I should write more, but life has been taking it's toll. But I need to stop making excuses and start doing. So I hereby state my intention to write in LJ Idol once more. It's time for Exhibit B, the short season, and I want to be a part of it. So follow my journey as I start writing according to clauderainsrm's whims.
It's time. -
I got a Kindle!
Using all of my Christmas money, I treated myself to a Kindle. I've been wanting an eReader for awhile and this year was the year. And not only did I get a Kindle, but a Kindle Fire. And I am loving it. I keep finding useful apps to play with. Plus, I"be been borrowing eBooks from the library. It's making life easier in so many ways, including ( Read more... ) -
I need your votes
Today is the last day of a community only vote for LJ Idol. I'm in serious danger of being voted out. If you haven't voted for me yet and think I should stay in, please follow this link to the poll and do so. I'm in tribe 3.
And if you aren't a member of the community, all you need to do is join it and then go vote. -
The Best Take-Home Ever.
On Locust Street in Philadelphia, about half way between 43rd and 44th streets, sits a small shop. One window and the door are all you see from the sidewalk. That and the sign hanging overhead - Koch's deliWhen you walk up the two steps and enter through the screen door, the space inside seems cramped. A counter, followed by a meat fridge, ( Read more... ) -
Once more, into the vote!
It's voting time again! This time, I'm in tribe 6. I'm pretty proud of the post I made about A life of the inconceivable. If you agree that it's a great post as well, head on over and vote for me! -
Inconceivable
30 years ago, it was inconceivable that I would not be working as an elementary school teacher. It was my life-long dream at 7 years old ( Read more... )