Barbara J. Hamby

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Busy Days

I’ve had my nose (make that fingers) to the keyboard and mouse for days trying to get saved emails filed in folders, so I can delete all the unwanted ones before transferring to my new computer.

I did take time out Sunday to go to Vancouver and attend a poetry reading where a few old friends were… click here to continue

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January, 14th, 2008

Big News

Until I got home from swimming this afternoon, I thought the big news of the day was that the spa is now up and running and I enjoyed it thoroughly after my swim and exercises.

When I got home I learned that a tornado hit my old neighborhood in Vancouver earlier today. It appears that the house my… click here to continue

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January, 10th, 2008

New Computer

Tuesday I took the plunge and bought a new computer—Pentium, 2 Gig, with more bells and whistles than I’ll probably ever need. I’m looking forward to using the 19” flat monitor and a new keyboard and mouse. I decided to wait for my son-in-law to hook it up for me next Tuesday on his day off, rather than frustrate… click here to continue

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January, 09th, 2008

Flashbacks

As a writer, I know that flashbacks are a useful tool, but sometimes make for difficult transitions on the page. But, having lived many years, real-life flashbacks are almost daily occurrences.

This morning when I was cleaning my face with an expensive, invigorating product, I went back to grade school days. I remember standing in a row with… click here to continue

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January, 06th, 2008

Grocery Marketing

I was introduced to grocery shopping as a young child. My mother, who had no car available during the hours the grocery stores were open, shopped by telephone. I don’t recall what the circumstances were, perhaps Mom was sick in bed, but I recall placing the grocery order myself a few times when I got older. The groceries were delivered… click here to continue

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January, 04th, 2008

Happy New Year

Well, you may not be able to teach an old dog new tricks, but you can teach an old gal a thing or two; it just takes a dog’s age to do it.

Since I have a brand new hosting service for my web site, I can’t resist the temptation to write a New Year’s message. To start… click here to continue

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January, 01st, 2008

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