Monthly Archives: October 2014

Halloween 2014

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Linda

There are many different theories to explain Halloween‘s beginnings.  The most commonly-held belief is that it began as the ancient pagan festival, Samhain.  And I believe there is probably some truth to that. Many Catholics claim the holiday evolved from … Continue reading →

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September (and October) books

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Linda

After finishing The Ocean at the end of the Lane, I decided to read Three by Dillard, which contains three of her best books, Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, An American Childhood, and The Writing Life. I must say that Annie … Continue reading →

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Comcast Sucks (Chatting with a Robot)

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Linda

Complaints about Comcast are all over the Web. I’m not happy about how much they charge, of course, and wish it was regulated like other utilities. And I’ve had a few complaints from time to time, but luckily have not … Continue reading →

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Crazy Cat Lady?

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Linda

I recently learned that the people who lived across the street from the house where I used to live (where my brother-in-law is now living) packed up and moved away a couple of weeks ago. And there was a question … Continue reading →

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October 2014

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Linda

These last couple of months I have been so ridiculously busy that I have barely had time to keep this up!  This post may be dated the first of October, but I am actually doing it on the 11th.  Oh … Continue reading →

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