Category Archives: Writing

Chuck Norris Won’t Let Me Write

Posted on February 23, 2016 by loverofwords20

I’m preparing to write a masterful blog post. It’s a daunting endeavor. First of all, I must think of a gripping subject matter. This task is often the hardest. Thoughts are fleeting. Focus is fickle. Therefore, food is required to … Continue reading →

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Herbert Loves Me, and Other Weird Things Librarians Hear

Posted on June 10, 2014 by loverofwords20

Librarians are not known for their lovability. Lost in reminiscing, my grandpa once reflected, “I was scared of the library ladies.” When pressed for details, he paused, and his left eyelid twitched. Finally, he muttered, “They shushed people.” Indeed. Generally, … Continue reading →

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Dramatic Decisions – Move to Europe? Or Cut My Hair?

Posted on October 11, 2013 by loverofwords20

There comes a point in every woman’s life when she simply needs a change. Revamped geographical scenery is not enough, nor is a complete upheaval of her familiar quirks and habits. Even switching up her favorite restaurant never quite cuts it. Frankly, … Continue reading →

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6,000 Views & Writing; Or the Great Rikki-Tavi Rip-Off

Posted on June 26, 2013 by loverofwords20

Today, I broke the 6,000 mark for views. (6,004 to be exact). That was kind of a big deal for me. Now, I know that many other blogs have many more readers and many more views and many more comments… … Continue reading →

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Summer – Our Shared Past

Posted on June 21, 2013 by loverofwords20

Summertime. You’ve taken your own sweet time this year, haven’t you? Please, I’m not trying to make you feel guilty, just stating the facts. Besides, I only mentioned it because of our past together… I’ve missed you. In all honesty, … Continue reading →

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Diet Coke, My Mom, and Adventure: A Poem for Mother’s Day

Posted on May 12, 2013 by loverofwords20

For providing a safety net While I spread my wings For picking me up When they, untested, failed. For worrying about me When I didn’t worry enough, Yet exuding quiet confidence In my ability to succeed. For giving the gift … Continue reading →

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“The Deep, Dark Secret of Male Blood Donors” – from a Woman’s Perspective

Posted on May 7, 2013 by loverofwords20

I was bleeding, and nobody tried to stop it. Crimson life trickled slowly through my veins. I squeezed my hand cautiously, and the ebb increased, flowing like a red river over my arm, only to decrease when I eased the … Continue reading →

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Once I was Told

Posted on April 9, 2013 by loverofwords20

Once I was told that Words are a gift And to use them with care Treasuring their potency Once I was told that Words have a life Of their own once  Conceived. “Release at your own risk.” Once I was … Continue reading →

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Why I Won’t Be Turning Over a New Leaf (Gasp.)

Posted on January 1, 2013 by loverofwords20

Typically, I like to think of January 1st as a brand new era, a crystalline future with no failures clouding the sky. A fresh day with “no mistakes in it”. (At least not yet, as the Miss Staceys always have … Continue reading →

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