Monthly Archives: November 2014

Leftovers

Posted on November 28, 2014 by theonceandfutureemptynest

The day after Thanksgiving I am back in the kitchen, chopping celery, onion and carrots to make a stock. This is a new tradition for me. For years, I stripped the turkey carcass immediately after dinner and tossed it into … Continue reading →

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“This land . . .”

Posted on November 26, 2014 by theonceandfutureemptynest

On Thursday nights, I teach a conversational English class at the local library.  The class is for adult second language speakers who want to practice their English skills with native speakers.  We discuss holidays, traditions, idioms, anything of interest.  The … Continue reading →

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The “Me-Pad” Dilemma

Posted on November 21, 2014 by theonceandfutureemptynest

My grandson has been sick the past week and a half.  First he had a cold.  His actual symptoms were not bad: low grade fever, nasal congestion, some coughing.  But he wasn’t himself.  He would stop playing and stare out … Continue reading →

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On a Gravel Road

Posted on November 18, 2014 by theonceandfutureemptynest

After a couple of hours of shoveling and raking gravel, I went inside, made myself a cup of tea and dashed off last Friday’s post about what a great workout this was—squats, lifts, stretches.   Little did I realize what an … Continue reading →

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The Getting Ready for Winter Workout

Posted on November 14, 2014 by theonceandfutureemptynest

I have Lucinda William’s song, “Car Wheels on a Gravel Road” stuck in my head (and if you have to have a song stuck in your head, anything by Lucinda Williams is enjoyable). Why is this song looping over and … Continue reading →

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Armistice Day

Posted on November 11, 2014 by theonceandfutureemptynest

Today, Veteran’s Day, we commemorate those who have served our country in the armed forces, those men and women who risked their lives to protect the freedom of others. The holiday itself cannot repay the sacrifices that it honors, and … Continue reading →

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Resilience

Posted on November 7, 2014 by theonceandfutureemptynest

 I haven’t written a blog post in almost a year, partly because I have been chasing a toddler. I think this is a legitimate excuse.  After all, I’ve used it before.  Recently I shifted through the reams of my poems … Continue reading →

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