pet peve: the death of adverb

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Monday’s horoscope. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Most social blunders start with the ego. Of course, you’re wonderful, and it is awful hard to keep quiet about such things. Cultivate a confident place in the world. Trust that others can sense who you are without your telling them. Did you see it? Prob’ly not, but I … Read more

alethiometer

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I have comments on three things I’ve been reading. The Golden Compass, Philip Pullman – I really enjoyed this book. After a discussion with a good friend in Dallas about the Harry Potter series, she gave me all three books in this trilogy – this being the first. I’d say it’s appropriate for a slightly … Read more

Meme’d again: August

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How would you have responded differently, for me?

AUGUST:
Loves to joke. Attractive. Suave and caring. Brave and fearless. Firm and has leadership qualities. Knows how to console others. Too generous and egoistic. Takes high pride of oneself. Thirsty for praises. Extraordinary spirit. Easily angered. Angry when provoked. Easily jealous. Observant. Careful and cautious. Thinks quickly. Independent thoughts. Loves to lead and to be led. Loves to dream. Talented in the arts, music and defense. Sensitive but not petty. Poor resistance against illnesses. Learns to relax. Hasty and trusty. Romantic. Loving and caring. Loves to make friends.
THE RULES:
one Put your birth month in an entry.
two Strike out anything that doesn’t apply to you.
three Bold the four that best apply to you.
four Put all twelve months behind an LJ cut (in your journal). 

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Never answer the phone

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Several years ago I stopped rushing to get the phone (unless I’m specifically expecting a callback). This morning, 7:30 am, the phone is ringing. I’m laying in bed (Worked till 8pm last night, visited Flying Saucer, The Big Top, and Catbirds, for one beer each, then The Daily Show till 12:30) and the phone rings, … Read more

Interstates are deathtraps

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The Interstates and the HOV lanes are just deathtraps. We should shut them all down and be rid of them. Pedestrian dies after fall into heavy trafficStaff, Tuesday Feb 10, 2004 A pedestrian was struck and killed when he fell or jumped from the concrete HOV divider into heavy traffic on Interstate 45 North. The … Read more