From Where I Sit

I'm a 30 year old trapped in a 73-year-old woman's body. I've been writing since a high school journalism instructor inspired me to follow my inquiring mind. As one of my readers describes this journal: "Speaking up and speaking out for the Silent Generation."

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comments:  She, too, has been angry ever since the last inauguration.

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comments:  Short little comments about her day and/or thoughts

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comments:  Denver Doug - a kindred soul

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comments:  She oughta get paid...but she doesn't post an essay often

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comments:  Just found it...thought I'd check her out for awhile.

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comments:  Just started reading her

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comments:  27 year old stay at home mom, husband a police officer

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comments:  Funny...

floodtide    profile - diary

comments:  Gifted writer...

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comments:  Also new to Random Acts of Journaling

dangerspouse    profile - diary

comments:  Too funny! Dangerspouse writes about exchanges with New Wifey (tm)

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comments:  Good writer...short, rather tender pieces

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comments:  law office..

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comments:  Just met...

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comments:  Casual, well-written, slightly edgy and humorous. My favorite so far.

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elsinora    profile - diary

comments:  17 year old daughter of Ellen (Plankton) A gifted journalist! I predict we'll see her on N.Y.Times Best Seller list one day.

plankton    profile - diary

comments:  Ellen - Bev sent me.

mortimersmom    profile - diary

comments:  adopted a 15 month old in China -- everyone is adapting

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outfoxed    profile - diary

comments:  He writes so well...lots of good description. A model for my students.

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la-the-sage    profile - diary

comments:  Funny take on political stuff.

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My favorite music:

Josh Groban

comments:  My grandson sings...will be in Madrigal Choir next year at Davis H.S.

Yo-Yo-Ma

comments:  Love cello music

Anything classical

Nat King Cole

comments:  Oldies but goodies

The Carpenters

comments:  Rainy Days and Mondays -- a favorite

My favorite movies:

My Cousin Vinnie

comments:  Have seen it so many times can practically recite along with cast.

Moonstruck

comments:  Favorite line: "I'm so confused" by the grandfather

The Red Violin

My favorite authors:

Patricia Gaffney

Robert Tannebaum

Maeve Binchy

Kristin Hannah

comments:  When I feel like a good cry...tear jerkers every one

Robert Tannenbaum

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last updated: 2005-06-12 15:49:35
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user since: 2004-06-01

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