Posted on November 10, 2007 by Susan
Dear mom -
I was thinking about you again and how so many things I experience these days remind me of you. Here are some things I think you would have appreciated:
1. My children. they are good-natured, sweet and insightful. All gifts that you gave me and I passed on to them.
2. Where I live. It’s beautiful in [...]
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Posted on August 26, 2007 by Susan
It’s been over a month since I read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and I have not blogged a word about it. I think it’s mostly because I am in denial that there are no more books to look forward to, even the appeal of MuggleCast and PotterCast have worn off, mainly due to [...]
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Posted on June 2, 2007 by Susan
I am sitting on my deck enjoying a beautiful morning – sipping on chai tea and watching the sun com through the trees
The season premiere of HEX comes on tonight on BBC America
The season finale of The Tudors is tomorrow night
I am going on vacation in two weeks and plan to read ALOT
My nieces are [...]
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Posted on January 23, 2007 by Susan
Many that live deserve death. And some die that deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then be not too eager to deal out death in the name of justice, fearing for your own safety. Even the wise cannot see all ends.
—J. R. R. Tolkien, The Lord Of the Rings, Book Four, Chapter One
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Posted on January 11, 2007 by Susan
yet another list…
the 7th Harry Potter book, and the huge celebration I am working on with a local bookstore.
the Lord of the Rings movie marathon in April
my 20 mile “out of the darkness” walk in June (to raise money and awareness for suicide prevention)
my high-school senior niece who is visiting for 3 months starting in [...]
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Posted on January 10, 2007 by Susan
Because I like lists, here is a list of small things that I am thankful for right now:
Daryn playing in her room and singing songs to herself all evening
A new season of ‘ROME’ starts this Sunday
The fact that with each crossfit workout I feel stronger and more fit
David’s random hugs – and the fact that [...]
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Posted on May 3, 2006 by Susan
So I came back from the Lord of the Rings movie festival this weekend re-energized about my love for the story, and how thankful I am that Tolkien wrote this. I also met a new friend there, and I am reminded of the special relationships I have forged through this common connection.
What Lord of the [...]
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