I am making this a public statement.  I will be screening all responses.

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Let me start here:
1) I have never been to Readercon and with my limited funds am not likely to in the near future.
2) I don't have all the facts (nor do I want them) of ( Read more... )

Some people wonder why I don't listen to much music any more.  The reason is I have a radio in my head.  Mind you, I do listen to music when I have a new fascination (like a concert, jam or new CD), I need to remove an earworm, or I just would like for listen outside versus inside my head. New songs course through here and there, percolating.  It ( Read more... )

This was an interesting convention for me.  It was full of ruminations, remembrances, wandering, grieving, little bright spots, realizations and other stuff.  To start with this was an odd con for me ... I came to it in remembrance of my friend, Michael Matheny. The other odd thing was that I spent about two hours each day working out "getting my ( Read more... )

Today, I woke to "Johnny Jump Up" rabble rousing in my head.  It was replaced by "Brother", a beautiful song that Lojo wrote in memory of Michael M. (Do not ask Lojo to sing this song. She needs time to grieve. If you do, I may have to pummel you - both figuratively and verbally.) As the date wore on, both had been floating in and out of my head. ( Read more... )

Happy Cheer Up the Lonely Day!

To start with I own three pairs of shoes:  one set of sneakers, one set black oxfords for work and one set brown slip ons for when I want to be fancy. I tend to where the black oxfords daily and occasionally I will wear the others.  It has come time for me to buy new shoes....the soles are giving way as they do after about 6 months of use. I should ( Read more... )

Friday Night

• Dinner with Ctein at Everest on Grand - Lamb marinated in Yogurt ....yum.

Saturday

• Haircut
• Great Harvest - Picked up bread/ had a yummy cheese & tomato panini
• Penzey's Spices - Picked up spice combos that I love: Florida, Parison & Mural of Flavor
• Talk with Steve when he is awake (this is becoming a rare thing so yes, noteworthy)

I look forward to seeing many of you there. This should be fun!

Back from Michael Matheny's Wake. The experience for my was eye opening. I was worried that I would be left on the edges looking in. Instead I felt loved and welcomed, but then again what else should I expect from a memorial of a friend who had always made me feel wanted and special. I will miss him.

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Today, I chop wood and carry water (proverbially).  I set myself to the familiar tasks of everyday life in hopes that soon the grief will pass and I will be able to get on with my life. I stated in earlier posts that I am not doing so well.  With the death of my friend, Michael Matheny, I have experienced the deaths of two friends, two friendly ( Read more... )