Tag: adare greetings
member name: Mary Beth Magee
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June 18, 2008 01:40 PM EDT --
When I got the summons, I was psyched up to serve and do my civic duty. Who knows? Maybe I'll get to serve on a case worthy of a bestseller. At the very least, it will be grist for the old writing . . .
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January 05, 2008 08:13 PM EST --
Here's the Sentence for week 30:
"A steady wind blew across the meadow, slowly erasing the footprints which disturbed the newly fallen snow."
The required . . .
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June 09, 2008 10:38 PM EDT --
The cost of gas is through the stratosphere. A vacation away may be out of the question. But I've found a way to enjoy a little getaway without using any gas at all.
I have a subscription . . .
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December 26, 2007 03:11 PM EST --
After a frustrating week of "Page cannot be displayed" I am finally able to get into Gather and other sites. Hallelujah! I am actively investigating alternative ISPs.
Here's . . .
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April 12, 2007 10:01 AM EDT --
Midnight
Nothing stirs,
All at peace.
Stillness,
Starry night.
Flocks at rest.
Watching,
Standing guard,
Fighting sleepy thoughts.
. . .
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April 01, 2008 08:00 AM EDT --
What a whirlwind day yesterday was...
First let me thank you all for your prayers and thoughts. Daisy (my sister in California) printed off your kind comments and took them to Mama, so she was wrapped . . .
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May 28, 2008 09:19 PM EDT --
"You'll know him right away. He's well-built, blonde, blue eyes, about six feet tall. Unless the plane is full of male models, he'll be the most handsome fellow there and even then he'll . . .
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June 18, 2008 01:05 PM EDT --
The day was gray and gloomy. My mood matched it. I hated the commute, the crowds and my too-tight schedule. Barreling toward the entrance to the building where I had my next appointment, I . . .
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November 14, 2008 10:06 AM EST --
I thought I'd give you an update on Mama, the original Judge of the Short Story First Line Challenge
She is stronger than she was when I arrived. She's getting up more and beginning . . .
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October 05, 2007 11:49 PM EDT --
Autumn is a lover, slipping quietly into the room.
A gentle touch, a hint of fragrance signals “I am here.” . . .
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December 11, 2007 02:22 PM EST --
Today, the greater Chicagoland area is caught in the frozen fist of ice storms, as is so much of the Midwest. We've been fairly lucky in terms of quantity and it has been messy and uncomfortable. . . .
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April 12, 2007 10:07 AM EDT --
As Christmas comes, the rushing starts.
How often is God rushed out of our hearts?
We're anxious to get the right gift for each one,
Yet we almost ignore God's gift of His Son.
A rush for the . . .
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April 23, 2007 01:33 PM EDT --
As a Cub Scout Den Leader, way back when, I learned lots of neat tricks for campouts. One of the favorite recipes for a quick and easy supper which everyone would eat was Hobo Suppers.
Because each . . .
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October 02, 2007 10:59 AM EDT --
As moderator of a private group (Short Story First Line Challenge - firstlinego.gather.com - an unrepentant plug for the group!) and a member of several others, I found myself a little confused with the . . .
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October 04, 2007 11:37 AM EDT --
It wasn't really his name but we all called him Mr. Baytown after his hometown. In my memory, I see him in hazy silhouette, leaning against his rig at the loading dock of Jackson Brewing Company in . . .
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January 19, 2008 02:05 PM EST --
The sky is gray and gloomy as the rain comes trickling down.
The traffic splashes mist from asphalt streets.
I'm cold and sad and lonely as I wander through the town.
Bus stops offer . . .
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June 08, 2008 09:36 PM EDT --
And he entered and passed through Jericho. And behold, there was a man by name called Zacchaeus, and he was chief tax-gatherer, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was: . . .
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April 12, 2007 09:53 AM EDT --
( Much of the content of this poem comes from experiences of my childhood in New Orleans. It is my way of wishing you a Christmas filled with blessings and joy and the light of Christ's love! . . .
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April 12, 2007 10:04 AM EDT --
Strange You picked a stable, Lord.
Strange to find you there,
Amid the straw
And animals,
surrounded by shepherds -
Such plain and simple folk!
Or was it that Your journey started . . .
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August 19, 2007 11:45 AM EDT --
The clock ticks on and time slips by --
I wonder where the minutes fly.
Was yesterday not "here and now" just
A moment past? If I could trust
The time to wait, its passage slow
Until . . .
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