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Author: tahlia42

The Little Things

August 10, 2020 tahlia42Leave a comment

A mundane conversation in a parking lot reminded me of how much I miss some of the little things of normal life.

Posted in Inner StrengthTagged Masks, Social Distancing

A Positive No

June 8, 2020June 7, 2020 tahlia423 Comments

A personalized rejection letter with specific suggestions is a huge step closer to a yes. Plus it can from one of the main science fiction publications. I'll take it!

Posted in WritingTagged feedback, rejection letter, revisions, short stories

AudioBook Binge-Fest

May 8, 2020 tahlia42Leave a comment

My main source of entertainment during this pandemic has been audiobooks. Everyone's rereading The Stand now, right?

Posted in BooksTagged Audible, audio books, frugal, Silver level membership

The Joys of Sourdough

April 27, 2020April 26, 2020 tahlia42Leave a comment

With a very active (and sour!) sourdough starter, finding ways to use the discards has been half the fun.

Posted in CookingTagged from scratch cooking, sourdough

Farmer Tammy

March 30, 2020 tahlia421 Comment

I'm so glad I was able to start my latest hobby just before California went into lock down. I am now a worm farmer!

Posted in gardeningTagged composting, I Love a Clean San Diego, Vermiculture, worm farming

Getting Older

March 16, 2020March 15, 2020 tahlia42Leave a comment

When my hip started talking to me, I knew it was time for some PT. I'd wanted to be doing more strength training anyway, so that worked out well.

Posted in Getting Older

Moose!

January 30, 2020 tahlia42Leave a comment

When I get home, all three cats always greet me. On Monday, there were only two.

Posted in CatsTagged Lemon, Moose, squirrel, Stupid Cat

First Time, Big City

January 20, 2020 tahlia42Leave a comment

I'm back from my first trip to New York City. I always think of salsa whenever I say the full name - excellent advertising, Pace! Anyway, NYC had never been on my list of places I wanted to visit, but DH2U had a business trip there, so I tagged along. I'll confess: This is my… Continue reading First Time, Big City →

Posted in So Many Choices, TravelTagged DH2U, New York City, Playing Tourist, Sustainability, United Nations

Change of Plans

January 2, 2020January 2, 2020 tahlia42Leave a comment

I'd given myself permission to stop, but my mind had other ideas.

Posted in Blog WritingTagged blog posts, external validation, Yom Kippur

Potential Perspective

December 19, 2019December 17, 2019 tahlia42Leave a comment

I didn't like a book. On thinking about it, that opinion was caused by my throwing my own baggage on it.

Posted in Books, Getting OlderTagged Books, perspective

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