Tag Archives: A to Z Challenge

Q is for Q & A about Q & A

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Erin

It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these, so I’ll lay down the ground rules for anyone who’s popped in recently without reading the archives (because, really, who would read everything ever written in a blog, no matter … Continue reading →

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P is for perseverance

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Erin

Otherwise known as, why quit when you’re behind? No, really. If you haven’t reached your goal yet, and you quit, you’ll never reach it. Perseverance is the art of creating a goal and focusing on it — either on the … Continue reading →

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O is for opportunity

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Erin

Opportunity, we’re told, unlike the postman, only knocks once. There are both truths and fictions inherent in that idea. Anthologies, for example, are a one-shot deal, generally: if you don’t have a story that fits, the deadline passes and with … Continue reading →

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N is also for No Excuses

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Erin

You didn’t think I’d forget my mantra, did you? What am I not making excuses for now? Running — I’m two-thirds of the way through the Couch-to-5k running plan, and I’m contemplating entering a 5k race on May 7. Paperwork … Continue reading →

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N is for nectarines, Netflix, and Nutella

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Erin

Just because I like them all. Nectarines. The fruit that most means summer to me, juice dripping down my chin, and none of that fuzziness that can be so irritating with a peach. Netflix. Wonderful service if you’ve got kids. … Continue reading →

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M is for mystery, mayhem, and murder

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Erin

When I joined GSHW, one of the questions I was asked was, “How many bodies, and where have you hidden them?” My response (I don’t remember whether it actually showed up in the newsletter): Um, let’s see . . . … Continue reading →

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L is for luminaria

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Erin

Every December, Bethlehem has a luminaria night. It’s coordinated by New Bethany Ministries, who sell the sand, votive candles, and paper bags as kits to residents. On the appointed night, people put the bags, weighted down with sand, out on … Continue reading →

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K is for kisses on pretzels

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Erin

I got this recipe from a friend who includes them in her Christmas cookie repertoire. They’re super easy, and I think they’re very tasty. Put mini-pretzels on cookie sheet. Place one unwrapped chocolate kiss on top of each pretzel. Bake … Continue reading →

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J is for juggling

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Erin

When people think of balance, they often think of a static situation — a pair of scales, equal weights on both sides. Dynamic balance — the kind you need to ride a bike or walk on a tightrope — isn’t … Continue reading →

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I is for IRS

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Erin

Ah, spring! When a young woman’s thoughts turn lightly to thoughts of piles of receipts and forms to fill out to convince the government that yes, we really did pay our share of the government’s expenses last year. Okay, maybe … Continue reading →

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