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Month: November 2009

Time For a Rest

This photo of a "Bambi" was taken at Bear Country. Mr. Elk looks very relaxed, chewing his dinner. The weed-like bits on his antlers is actually velvet that's falling off. To see more photos visit Camera Critters

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Where Do I Take My Date?

I picked up a fun book during my last visit to the library. It’s called Guide to Great Dates by Paul Joannides and Toni Johnson and give details of places to go, an estimate of cost, the things you need to do to prepare ahead of time plus phone numbers and internet...

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It’s All About the Fizz

About two weeks ago, my sister told me about this new program she'd started watching on the Living Channel about organizing wardrobes and cleaning. My first thought was "Huh! There's no way I'm getting excited about housework and cleaning!" While our house is...

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I’m On Strike!

This photo was taken at Bear Country in South Dakota, USA. Mr. Munro and I loved watching the bears because some of them were real characters. This one wasn't letting any traffic past. To see more photos visit Camera Critters.

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Sexy Pantyhose

Pantyhose are a fairly recent invention. Allen Gant invented the modern form of pantyhose in 1959, and a seamless version was manufactured by Glen Raven Mills in 1965. I wear them on occasion, but I'm not a fan. I find them uncomfortable, and because I'm tall it used...

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Make-Believe Monday

I'm guest blogging with Debra Parmley today and talking about writing, books and Middlemarch. Here's the link to my Make-Believe Monday post.

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Laughing Hyena

This week's critter is a hyena and pup. This photo was taken in Kenya, and we stopped to watch the mother and three pups. Her burrow was right near the road. They're not the prettiest creatures, but they are interesting to watch. Hyenas aren't exactly common in...

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Reviews & Sale (of sorts)

I really admire the people who review books--it's a job I couldn't do. I have to admit that before I wrote, I never read them. These days I read my own, of course, but I'll usually flick through the other reviews that come through at the same time. A review doesn't...

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First Draft in 30 Days.

As a writer I’m always interested in craft books, and I’ve been meaning to pick up this particular one for a long time. The title—First Draft in 30 Days is a bit misleading because if you follow the methods prescribed you’ll end up with a very detailed outline rather...

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