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THE BLACK STALLION

If I'm going to be in a movie, I say -- bring on the horses! I grew up yearning for a horse and devoured any book about them. My favorites books were the Walter Farley's Black Stallion series. I probably read the book so many times its cover fell apart. All through my childhood, Walter Farley … Continue reading THE BLACK STALLION

LET’S BE TWELVE AGAIN — Marilyn Armstrong

Someone asked me what I would do if I were twelve again. Twelve. A little too young to be a teenager, too old to be a 'child.' It's the middle-age of childhood. There might be a few things I could do -- or, more to the point -- NOT do that might make old age … Continue reading LET’S BE TWELVE AGAIN — Marilyn Armstrong

MOONSETTING AS THE SUN RISES – Marilyn Armstrong

I used to long for many things. Later, I did most of them. Now they are memories. No need for longing. These past few years have been difficult. For once, not because of illness of dire poverty, but because the world tipped over and I've been clinging to the edges. In the yearning department, I'll … Continue reading MOONSETTING AS THE SUN RISES – Marilyn Armstrong

UNDAUNTED ANGELIQUE – Marilyn Armstrong

"Nounou," inquired Angelique, "Why did Giles de Retz kill so many children?" With these words, one of the world's greatest series of historical fiction begins. It is a translation from French. I have been told that much was lost in a not-very-good translation. But I don't read well enough in French. Once, I did, but that was a very long time … Continue reading UNDAUNTED ANGELIQUE – Marilyn Armstrong

YOUR PERMANENT RECORD — ON FILE FOREVER

Last night, watching Star Trek: Next Generation, Geordi La Forge (Levar Burton) disobeyed a direct order given by Captain Stewart, er, I mean, Jean-Luc Picard. Although he survived his misadventure -- barely, I might add -- Picard told Geordi that regretfully, he was going to have to "put this incident on your permanent record!" Oh my … Continue reading YOUR PERMANENT RECORD — ON FILE FOREVER

MEANWHILE, BACK AT THE RANCH …

A gray day in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. It's cold, damp, sunless. Nothing to do. Not even something to bark at. The humans are drinking coffee and doing stuff on their computers. Nothin' to do in this burgh. Every now and again, Gibbs -- our very special agent -- goes out to patrol the yard. Barks a … Continue reading MEANWHILE, BACK AT THE RANCH …

CHAOS AS THE ARROW BATTLES ON

Garry and I have been binge-watching DC comic book hero shows. It started innocently enough, but now it's a full-scale immersion. First, we dipped a toe in the waters and watched a single season of "The Flash." We had three seasons of "Arrow" on Netflix, so we are almost finished with that. Hopefully, the next two seasons … Continue reading CHAOS AS THE ARROW BATTLES ON

MILLIONS OF PERMANENT RECORDS ON FILE FOREVER

Last night, watching Star Trek: Next Generation, Geordi La Forge (Levar Burton) disobeyed a direct order given by Captain Stewart, er, I mean, Jean-Luc Picard. Although he survived his misadventure -- barely, I might add -- Picard told Geordi that regretfully, he was going to have to "put this incident on your permanent record!" Oh my … Continue reading MILLIONS OF PERMANENT RECORDS ON FILE FOREVER

HIKING THE HALLWAYS OF MEMORY

HIKE | THE DAILY POST Every night, I fill up my cup, grab my bag o' medications, pet the puppies, and hike the hallway to the bedroom at the other end of the house. After arriving, I put the bag where it belongs. Adjust the bed to its TV viewing angle. Turn on the television for Garry. He … Continue reading HIKING THE HALLWAYS OF MEMORY

MUNDANE MONDAY WITH A BOUNCY ZING

It was my granddaughter's 20th birthday celebration over the weekend. For everyone who was sure as soon as the calendar flipped to September that the heat would dissipate and we'd have crisp, autumn weather, they were wrong. We are getting cooler nights, but our days have been quite hot and sticky. Saturday, party day, was rather … Continue reading MUNDANE MONDAY WITH A BOUNCY ZING