Monthly Archives: August 2008

the edge of learning

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Deanna

I’m still there. I sort of coined the edge of learning phrase to describe my sensation the years I watched my children discover knowledge. Schooling’s repetition in a new, seat-of-the-pants-type system helped reinforce what I’d learned, plus I reaped benefits … Continue reading →

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harboring

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Deanna

As summer wanes, I take in wordsand store up thoughts and emotions.Memories to treasure.Life’s moving in its way. I follow.

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album cover that should be

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Deanna

Now if only they could play music…

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Posted on August 25, 2008 by Deanna

Yesterday morning I finished this book. In church the story from John’s gospel was of the man born blind whom Jesus healed. I imagined that man to be like Frank McCourt. Not Irish, of course, but sensible in the face … Continue reading →

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stimulus and beauty

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Deanna

I get something, maybe, about Annie Dillard (she’s been puzzling me for months). God comes to (enlightens, is found by) Annie Dillard in the world around her. …the mystery of continuous creation and all that providence implies: the uncertainty of … Continue reading →

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to show for myself

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Deanna

I figured out yesterday I’ve written seven essays this year. That’s in addition to my first try at the memoir manuscript. One of the essays has been accepted, two others are out circulating now, and more will be submitted when … Continue reading →

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free? oh, me

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Deanna

A writer’s conference, online and uncostly, is coming up in October. Jodi posted about it. I’ve registered and am perusing the presenters and workshops sections of their website. Their registration deadline is September 1st. I had to join Yahoo and … Continue reading →

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lightning bolts and oysters

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Deanna

I awoke Saturday night to flashes beyond the blinds and then a major rumble. Windows shuddered. My son roamed the house, finding the best storm views. I used to get up with both kids and Tim on nights like these. … Continue reading →

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