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backwash squeeze
You’d probably never guess it, but I’m actually pretty good at getting things done. Somehow when I plan things for the blog, sidetracked becomes the default condition. Take The Backwash Squeeze for example; should have posted a review weeks ago or so, after the lake.
There’s something for everyone in McPherson’s journey across the bridge [...]
Published by stacy on August 31st, 2007 tagged Uncategorized | Comment now »
bilingual
Alert. Double. Endplay. Finesse.  The lexicon and metaphor of bridge make their way into my conversations far, far away from the table. Driving to the ballpark, George gets busy behind the wheel and I feel compelled to alert (helpfully, of course). It entertains me no end to make the bridge analogy in, say, conversations about [...]
Published by stacy on August 28th, 2007 tagged Writing | 8 Comments »
name that tune
Had a terrific time on the West Coast, the trip brought my summer to the perfect close. Kids go back to school tomorrow, whole new program kicking off around here. Overnight, it seems, the demands upon my time and attention have quadrupled and I’m pretty excited about it. I’m as focused as [...]
Published by stacy on August 26th, 2007 tagged Uncategorized | Comment now »
city of angels
Leaving this morning for a few days in LA, shopping & eating and toasting a friend who recently celebrated a big birthday. While I’m really looking forward to the trip, I’m also dreading the separation — things are changing quickly around here and by the time I get back we’ll be almost completely Tara-free. After [...]
Published by stacy on August 22nd, 2007 tagged Uncategorized | 3 Comments »
practicing online
My friend Stan’s asking some questions about playing online, thought it might be fun to see what you think.
As to on-line play “what works?”
I know it is a bonus having records easily discussable and reviewable. How well it works probably depends on the people involved (since there are likely more distractions at home) … Do [...]