Monthly Archives: August 2016

Good posture: your mother was right

Posted on August 27, 2016 by stillalife

What advice did your mother give you that you listened to and still follow? Or listened to and ignored? A few years ago I read a book containing words of wisdom passed down from mothers to daughters. What the mothers … Continue reading →

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My very slow weight loss program

Posted on August 16, 2016 by stillalife

I’ve lost 9.6 pounds in a mere six months, that’s a whopping 1.6 pounds per month. Dr. Oz will cry when his viewers hear reports of my miracle program, which, by the way, puts a little less weight (pun intended) … Continue reading →

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French bread-making as an Olympic event

Posted on August 10, 2016 by stillalife

Yesterday , when I turned on the TV to record something scheduled for later in the day, I encountered the PBS program, the “Great British Baking Show.” It’s a reality show like many American cooking competitions, but with a name … Continue reading →

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Suddenly I’m a fan of Chick Lit

Posted on August 3, 2016 by stillalife

I’ve pitched my novel to literary agents and editors for the past five years at the Pacific Northwest Writers’ Association conference.  Over time, these professionals have been gracious, and most asked me to send them something, sometimes only a synopsis … Continue reading →

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