The Catmage Chronicles
Andy thought he was going crazy when a talking cat showed up at his front door. He couldn’t have been more wrong.Goldeneyes is a Catmage – a cat with human intelligence and magical abilities. Andy is an eighth grader who is smart, impulsive, and trying to avoid the school bully at all costs. A prophecy threw them together. There’s just one problem: Goldeneyes can’t stand humans.The Catmage world is heading toward war. Goldeneyes and Andy must try to stop the enemy from getting stronger. And they must save a powerful Catmage who’s been kidnapped. For Goldeneyes, it’s personal. That Catmage is her grandmother.Andy and Goldeneyes must try to put aside their differences. If they can’t, the enemy will soon be too powerful to defeat…
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So who’s got a good recipe for matzoh stuffing?
I have a bunch of matzoh farfel that I want to use and I thought I’d try making stuffing. Anyone have a decent recipe?
The important things
We had a tornado watch in Richmond yesterday, so I decided to be prepared in case I heard what sounded like a freight train again and hid in the downstairs closet. I collected a bunch of useful things, and some … Continue reading
You have made me very happy
Thanks to all of you who donated to my nephew’s cross-country tour. He’s just under $200 to his goal with a day and a half left, making it a sure thing that his band will be hitting the road. Nothing … Continue reading
Only two days left!
My nephew’s band still needs about $800 for that cross-country tour. If you have even a dollar or two to spare, go to Kickstarter and pledge. Aunt Meryl really wants to see her boy perform in Richmond. Plus, bonus of … Continue reading
Pledge drive, part 2
My nephew’s band needs $849 more in pledges in order to go on their cross-country tour. I kicked in a hundred books. Five bucks apiece from a few dozen of you would go a long way, especially considering that a … Continue reading
A pledge drive (but not for me)
A friend of mine is in a band, and they’re trying to raise $2,500 for expenses for a tour–which will actually include a stop in Richmond, so I can see my “nephew” for the first time in, um, okay, it’s … Continue reading
On writing
When I started this blog in April of 2001, I had two purposes in mind: To keep up my HTML skills in the hope of getting a job, and to keep up my writing skills in the hope of eventually … Continue reading
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One more penalty on thriftiness
Let’s review: I refused to get a mortgage I couldn’t afford. I didn’t get a balloon mortgage. I didn’t buy my condo until I was sure of two things: That my contracting job would be a full-time staff position, and … Continue reading
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Well, I did write today…
But it was for me. I’m close to the halfway point with my novel, and put about another 2000 words on it this weekend. You know, if it’s a choice between the blog and my novel, the blog is always … Continue reading
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25 years online
Twenty-five years ago today, I opened my BBS to the public. It had one telephone line, so when one person was on it, everyone else got a busy signal. It was 2400 baud. Woo! So fast! I think I used … Continue reading
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Oh, I almost forgot
Been a busy day. Writing, concert-going, and tablet-buying. More tomorrow.
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Hebrew-English translator in Jerusalem
Anyone need a translator? Rahel Jaskow is looking for work. Know anyone who needs an excellent editor, Hebrew –> English translator or entry-level technical writer? If you do, please send them my way! My Word skills are top-notch, I’m extremely … Continue reading
It was a productive writing day…
but not for the blog. I wrote and recorded my last-ever Shire Network News segment, and also put down another 1100 words in the novel. That’s why there were no posts today.
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So does one twinday plus another twinday equal Twinsday?
Years ago, before I was gainfully employed at a full-time job, I used to spend every Thursday with my friend Sarah and her twin toddlers. It started with a “Hey, you want to come to the Farmer’s Market with me?” … Continue reading
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A study in Gracie, and bloggy thoughts
Caught an unusual pose for Gracie this morning, and had to share. She was unusually affectionate today. I picked her up for a “hug” and she didn’t push away with her front paws (she usually hates being held, but will … Continue reading
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