Category Archives: Telling Stories

Century #9: Expectations

Posted on August 28, 2011 by randomyriad

From the journal of Martin Way August 18, 1935 Until recently I expected more from people than they could give and still keep themselves whole. What happened with Estelle is a good example. I wanted her to be interested in … Continue reading →

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Century #8: Lita Begins Unraveling

Posted on August 27, 2011 by randomyriad

From the Journal of Lita Hopkins London, England July 7, 1928 After talking with Hunter last night I have decided to start writing down some of my thoughts. He says I shouldn’t lock myself up inside the prison of my … Continue reading →

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Little Murders: A Movie Review Brought to You By the Death of Osama bin Laden

Posted on August 13, 2011 by randomyriad

As I was writing my thoughts on the death of Osama bin Laden, I remembered a quote from a movie I saw when I was a teenager that I usually recall when people start talking about good guys and bad … Continue reading →

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April 2011: Odd Gifts and Lost Teeth in an Endless Winter

Posted on August 10, 2011 by randomyriad

March continued on into April, stormy and sodden. Spring did not arrive as scheduled. It was a month of pain and illness, but I did a lot of adjusting. I worked spring break and had a good time with a … Continue reading →

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March 2011: Death, Disaster, and Dreams

Posted on August 9, 2011 by randomyriad

March was a rain soaked month of disappointment. On top of that, the news was full of the violence of nature and people, while at my house, Mary’s dog Rascal died after a long decline so she was grieving. At … Continue reading →

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