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Around The Compound

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Becky

I’ve had no Internet access, so I’ve been using the down time to write several legacy writing posts (I’m still at least a week behind schedule) to put on the blog when Comcast gets its shit together. Now and then … Continue reading →

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Legacy Writing 365:129

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Becky

Tuesday on Twitter, Timmy, Steve B, and I talked about library cards and bookmobiles. I know I always had library cards, but I don’t remember getting them (except the last one I got for Houston’s library downtown). But those steps … Continue reading →

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Legacy Writing 365:128

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Becky

Back in September 2007, I wrote a rambling post (I know this shocks you) that ended with a photo of the Moleskine that Marika sent and personalized for me with stickers of Maleficient, Diablo, and the owl from Disney’s Sleeping … Continue reading →

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Legacy Writing 365:124

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Becky

Today is the birthday of my late friend Jeff. Later tonight, we’ll be celebrating Rhonda’s birthday belatedly, so I’ll eat a cupcake in his honor. Jeff had a tendency, when introducing me to a large group of people, to say, … Continue reading →

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Legacy Writing 365:123

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Becky

While I was downloading John Irving’s new novel In One Person to my Nook, I was thinking of all the copies of The World According to Garp that I’ve owned. For years, every time I bought the novel, someone borrowed … Continue reading →

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Legacy Writing 365:121

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Becky

Grief is a guitar, which is how I can feel simultaneously hollowed out and also like my nerves are taut strings that in the wrong hands will create discordant notes. I’ve probably shared these photos before. There are many from … Continue reading →

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Legacy Writing 365:119

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Becky

It may take a while, but I think I can manage the legacy writing entries in such a way to finish the year on time after my week-plus away. This matters to no one but me, I know, but as … Continue reading →

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Button Sunday and Legacy Writing 365:118

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Becky

Another button from Lynne’s collection. Happy birthday to all the Taureans in my life. Speaking of, as you may recall, each year on April 28, I make a cake in honor of my late friend Steve R’s birthday. This year, … Continue reading →

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How does your garden grow?

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Becky

We all know I’m not much of a gardener*, but fortunately, Lynne is. As my small contribution on Earth Day, I watered her new vegetable and herb garden at Green Acres. Wish it luck! *Longtime friends will know there’s a … Continue reading →

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Legacy Writing 365:111

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Becky

I think when you know someone almost your entire life, often one “look” of that person stays in your head. Whenever Lynne and I are going through photos of us over the years, I’ll say, “That’s my favorite photo of … Continue reading →

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