Category Archives: Gratitude

Welcome, Daily Science Fiction readers

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Erin

Hi! If you’re stopping by because you just read my flash “The Call” in Daily Science Fiction, thank you. It means a lot to me that you liked it enough to find out more about me. (Or maybe that you … Continue reading →

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Books that keep me up too late

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Erin

Last night, I stayed up until 1 in the morning to finish The Black Opera by Mary Gentle. It’s a marvelous tale, set in 19th century Naples, with Napoleon, the Inquisition, opera (obviously), zombies (sort of), questions about God, science … Continue reading →

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Life

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Erin

I’m grateful to be alive. I don’t always say it, but it’s true. Things could have gone much worse when I had my accident. Also, as long as I’m alive, I know that things will change. Circumstances may get better, … Continue reading →

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Rain, rain . . .

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Erin

It was a mild winter, and the spring’s been pretty dry. Like humidity that felt almost normal to me (17%) and warnings for fire danger — not what I expect here on the green East Coast. Storm moved in this … Continue reading →

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Ice pops!

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Erin

(If you’re here for the A to Z Challenge, scroll down to the next post. This post is one of a regular series on things I am grateful for.) It’s the middle of April (or just past, anyway), and today’s … Continue reading →

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Time with my kids

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Erin

(If you’re here for the A to Z Challenge, scroll down for today’s post. This is my regular Monday post about things I’m grateful for.) This year, I ran across some very clever Easter egg ideas online. I showed a … Continue reading →

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Sunshine and quiet

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Erin

(If you’re here for the A to Z blog challenge, scroll down to find today’s post.) It rained all weekend. I love the sound of rain pattering on the roof, especially as I go to sleep. However, there’s a lot … Continue reading →

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Even more libraries!

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Erin

Yes, I know I already said I am grateful for libraries. I have to talk about another reason to be grateful here in Pennsylvania. When you get your library card at your local library, you have the chance to get … Continue reading →

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Connected

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Erin

I cheerfully tell people I’m an introvert. I love working at home, without having to deal with people face to face or be pleasant to dozens of people on a regular basis. (This is also part of why the thought … Continue reading →

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We can all use a laugh

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Erin

I love laughing. Who doesn’t? While reading Terry Pratchett’s latest Discworld book, Snuff, I came across the following, which made me laugh because I saw both sides of the exchange clearly: Miss Beedle led the way out of the hall … Continue reading →

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