Author Archives: silvergrrl

I am just one person

Posted on March 31, 2013 by silvergrrl

I don’t have magical powers, and I have 24 hours in my day just like everyone else. So when it comes to how I spend my time, I have to be realistic. These are my truths: I have a full … Continue reading →

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If My Life Is The Way I Want, What About The Things I Miss?

Posted on March 28, 2013 by silvergrrl

I spent some time this morning looking at what I think is important to me as compared to how I actually spend my time. I’m depressed. On my list of important stuff, only about half of it is actually getting … Continue reading →

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Before and After: a Study in Clutter

Posted on January 16, 2013 by silvergrrl

Before I am not proud of this picture. I share it to show you how badly out-of-hand the clutter had become in my home office before I was compelled to deal with it. This is from early November, 2012. Art … Continue reading →

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Bossing Myself Around

Posted on December 1, 2012 by silvergrrl

I’ve been talking to myself in a whole new way lately, and it’s working. It’s a new spin on self-discipline for me. I recently started a very daunting project: completely overhauling my home office. (When I get done, finally, I’ll … Continue reading →

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I used to have a Life, didn’t I?

Posted on November 4, 2012 by silvergrrl

I haven’t always lived in South Carolina, working my butt off at a job that takes everything I have to offer and demands more. Funny how music touches us – a little Bruddah Iz (Over the Rainbow), Keali’i Reichel (Kawaipunahele), … Continue reading →

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So how IS that Artist Reawakening Going??

Posted on September 24, 2012 by silvergrrl

Life just gets in the way. Two weeks ago I committed to spending some time every day to a creative endeavor of SOME sort. I blocked off a half-hour at lunch every day on my calendar, both to remind me … Continue reading →

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Reawakening the Artist Within

Posted on September 10, 2012 by silvergrrl

I have a thousand excuses why I haven’t done anything really creative lately. I won’t bore you with them. At last, though, I can’t stand it anymore. My birthday was last week, and these are two of my favorite presents: … Continue reading →

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The Summer of my Discontent

Posted on June 12, 2012 by silvergrrl

I’m just keeping my head down these days, trying to get through my days peacefully. One of my cats has been missing for weeks now, presumed dead or moved on to a new family. Good-bye, Mr. Beekman. My car has … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Go Home Again (If Only)

Posted on April 28, 2012 by silvergrrl

Boy, I would be so happy if that were literally true if applied to vacations. I am not ready to go home, but tomorrow is the day. This morning we went back to the tunnel Mercado to look for a … Continue reading →

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Everything Old is New Again

Posted on April 27, 2012 by silvergrrl

Thursday, April 26, 2012 Today we revisited some of our favorite places in this part of San José (Avenida Central and Barrio Amón), ate, and shopped. Not necessarily in that order. After breakfast in our hotel, we walked over to … Continue reading →

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