Monthly Archives: September 2005

The play’s the thing

Posted on September 20, 2005 by Molly Newman

that Fisher is going to be in at the end of this week. It’s called some godawful thing like "Character is Important." And he plays Magic Mirror No. 2. Which is a speaking part. With three lines. That he can’t … Continue reading →

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One love scene and a funeral

Posted on September 16, 2005 by Molly Newman

That’s what happened in Chapter 12, which I finished yesterday. And a Very Bad Thing for the Health and Sanity of Our Hero happened in Chapter 13, which I started yesterday, and need to finish today. So a noble experiment … Continue reading →

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Raise a glass to marital bliss

Posted on September 15, 2005 by Molly Newman

Because he is a Fine Husband with Many Excellent Qualities, my sweetie made the trek up from Junction yesterday to spend the evening/night/part of the day today with me. Sans minis, sans employment-related responsibility. And so we celebrated at Handlebars: … Continue reading →

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Gotta get over the hump

Posted on September 14, 2005 by Molly Newman

Well, I wrote another chapter yesterday (this book goes to eleven!), but I have a sneaking suspicion it’s crap. The highlight of my day was riding my bike down to Handlebars, a rather astonishingly authentic and yet genuinely friendly biker … Continue reading →

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Being the tenth chapter of said novel

Posted on September 13, 2005 by Molly Newman

Yippee-ki-yi-aye, I wrote another chapter yesterday. And added a Point of Clarification (ok, several) to Chapter 9. Total: 4475 words. About 300 words less than the day before, but that’s OK. My Herm recommends Kitten Cannon for your amusement (warning: … Continue reading →

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4,756 words on the book

Posted on September 12, 2005 by Molly Newman

4,756 words on the book…You go back, delete fourAnd then write five more4,757 words on the book! That’s what I got done yesterday. Finished Chapter 8, started and finished Chapter 9. And so far today, I’ve gone back and added … Continue reading →

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Cabin, sweet cabin

Posted on September 11, 2005 by Molly Newman

Hail fellow, well met… at the Scarlet House, Silverton, Colorado. Your local source for free wireless access. The espresso machine doesn’t work (it’s having "emotional problems," according to the sign on the wall), but the tea is good. And did … Continue reading →

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Room for improvement

Posted on September 9, 2005 by Molly Newman

…room to grow, room-anian culture, whatever. Remember how the boys’ room used to look like this? Well, as of about half an hour ago, it looks like this: Here’s their bookshelf (most important part of any room): (Yes, scrapbookers, those … Continue reading →

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Yay me!

Posted on September 8, 2005 by Molly Newman

Ah, the fleeting sense of accomplishment that results from solving the Thursday NYT crossword… 8-letter answer to "Some are sharp?" "Cheddars," of course. 8-letter name of the "Home of the Latin Church of the Annunciation?" I had "Zazareth," whatever on … Continue reading →

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What’s a Merlin?!

Posted on September 5, 2005 by Molly Newman

…you ask? Here’s one on eBay. It’s a handheld electronic game, originally released in 1978 by Parker Brothers. I most vividly remember taking one on a camping trip (to Lake Shasta, perhaps?) and playing it at night whilst my parents … Continue reading →

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