Tag: family
member name: Nancy L.
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February 06, 2009 11:34 AM EST --
Yesterday was the first anniversary of my father’s passing. I loaded a shovel into my car and took off to the cemetery in bitter cold temperatures. When I arrived, as I knew it would be necessary, I had . . .
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June 26, 2009 08:57 AM EDT --
Yesterday, after the news of the sudden death of Michael Jackson, I was transported back in time to when “Thriller” was being played on MTV. My niece, Jessie, . . .
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September 04, 2009 12:04 PM EDT --
Summer.
It’s Over. Done. Concluded, exhausted, spent, used up.
It’s a wrap.
Technically, autumn does not arrive until . . .
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December 26, 2008 09:09 AM EST --
I hope that everyone who celebrates Christmas enjoyed the holiday yesterday. I expect some are hoping to spend a quieter day today and recharge while others have plans to venture out and . . .
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March 13, 2009 10:21 AM EDT --
Although most people do not consider themselves to be writers, there is one book everyone is not only qualified to write, but should write—their autobiography.
Your first . . .
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November 27, 2008 07:00 AM EST --
In response to Kim Ripley's request for a character sketch for Thanksgiving guests, I'm going to write a short piece about our dog, Jada. No, she doesn't actually sit at the table with . . .
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January 22, 2009 01:02 PM EST --
Many people have watched "17 Kids & Counting!" on TLC (The Learning Channel) as the Duggar family has grown to now include an 18th child. In this time of economic downturn, the question . . .
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November 13, 2009 09:33 AM EST --
The first house I ever lived in with my parents and two sisters (later to become three) had a big backyard that looked out over an open field that ran perpendicular to our street. It . . .
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January 05, 2008 12:48 PM EST --
(My dad passed away February 5, 2008; I was at his side.)
Last year, 2007, was not a good year in my life. And then today, only four days into the New Year, I was assaulted by reality . . .
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November 13, 2008 11:28 AM EST --
The last couple of years have presented me some personal challenges that came without warning and collectively became quite overwhelming. Some remain unresolved, but this is a good time to catch my breath . . .
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November 19, 2008 10:01 AM EST --
Here's one that just makes you feel good: 2 different cuties, each having a good chuckle.
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November 26, 2008 12:49 PM EST --
(Article from www.nyctourist.com)
It's been a Thanksgiving tradition in my family since I was very young to watch the Macy's parade. I can't imagine Thanksgiving without "tuning . . .
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December 05, 2008 08:14 AM EST --
As writers, we have at least one thing in common—a love of the written word. Whether it’s fiction or non-fiction, short stories or poetry, that commonality creates a special bond . . .
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December 18, 2008 07:20 PM EST --
(From "A Charlie Brown Christmas")
Linus does a great job answering Charlie Brown's question, "Isn't there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about"?
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December 19, 2008 06:02 AM EST --
Welcome to the Friday Writing Essential!
I struggled to come up with a meaningful topic for this post, mostly due to my own busy week (Tuesday was my daughter's birthday), preparing . . .
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March 25, 2008 08:07 PM EDT --
(Previously posted on my blog at http://www.nancyluckhurst.wordpress.com)
Here in upstate New York, there are still remnants of our snowy, cold winter to be seen and felt on this day before Easter. . . .
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October 22, 2008 10:57 AM EDT --
I wrote this last year, and much of this is still the same. We had snow yesterday (after almost a full month of no snow), and they are predicting colder than normal temperatures this week. I still . . .
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November 21, 2008 12:24 AM EST --
Once again, TGIF!
I’ve been spending a considerable amount of time on Gather lately trying to get a better feel for what people are writing about and discussing. . . .
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