by Jan Bear | Mar 3, 2007 | Uncategorized
I’ve been enjoying Librivox audio books for many months now and finally had an opportunity to pay back a minute and 53 seconds of my debt. It’s Robert Frost’s poem, “After Apple-Picking.” Tell me how you think it went.
by Jan Bear | Jan 20, 2007 | Uncategorized
Coming up April 23-29, 2007, the second annual Orthodox* Writers’ Week at the Beach.Featuring: NO program NO speakers NO required activities Time to work on the project of your choice Miles of beach to walk Fellowship of others engaged in the same effort Morning...
by Jan Bear | Jan 3, 2007 | Uncategorized
The TV was blaring something about a school shooting when I walked into the waiting room at the car repair shop this morning. The two men already sitting there weren’t watching — one was reading the newspaper, and the other was doing something that...
by Jan Bear | Jan 2, 2007 | Uncategorized
Words of wisdom from Tracey: “If you’re ever at your prayers and you’re suddenly struck with an idea for a brand new icon, just wait for it to go away.”Here’s an illustration of what happens when someone ignores that advice.It’s an...
by Jan Bear | Dec 27, 2006 | Uncategorized
The man who sat on the mall bench next to me was in his late 70s, maybe, or early 80s, no doubt taking a break, as I was, after having been outshopped by his companion. I had taken Jayden out of the stroller to stretch his legs, and he sat on my lap behaving like an...
by Jan Bear | Dec 24, 2006 | Uncategorized
“Happy Holidays!” the chirpy voice rang out the last weekend of November. “Welcome to McDonald’s.”Well, happy holidays to you, too. Any particular holiday? Arbor Day? Third Finding of the Head of John the Baptist? Of course, I...