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Now, Listen to this!

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

At the end of every year I search music sites and publications for their pick of the top alternative albums of the previous year. Usually I am in agreement with their lists and often I find new bands that I … Continue reading →

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Letting Go

Posted on December 27, 2010 by

Icicles. Growing up, my sharpest memory regarding the Christmas season revolves around icicles. Not the frozen sharp eye-threatening weapons that hang from the corners of the gutters, but the shiny tinsel-like icicles that we used to put on our Christmas … Continue reading →

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The Elephant in the Room

Posted on December 8, 2010 by

I didn’t know Elizabeth Edwards personally. I know that she was courageous and brave and that she wrote books just like I hope to do some day.  I didn’t pay too much attention to the drama with her political husband … Continue reading →

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The Best Laid Plans

Posted on November 24, 2010 by

I spoke to my older brother yesterday to tell him what time I would pick him up for Thanksgiving.  It was a call I dreaded. Not because I dislike my brother who has struggled with mental illness and depression for … Continue reading →

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A Process

Posted on October 19, 2010 by

Aging is a natural process. Everything we do and everyone we lose adds moments to that process. Getting married, watching our children grow, losing our parents. We can’t stop it, it’s inevitable. I remember crying one day when I was … Continue reading →

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I Confess…

Posted on September 22, 2010 by

…I have not been writing.  Here or anywhere else. .  It would be easy to blame my lack of creativity on outside events like work,school, sports schedules, funerals, car disrepair, or financial upheaval. But that is a cop-out.  I should … Continue reading →

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“I Want So Much To Live”

Posted on September 21, 2010 by

I was lucky enough to see this new documentary at The Boston Film Festival this week called “I Want So Much to LIve”.  It is a beautifully done film about the invention of Herceptin.  This short film  highlighted the young … Continue reading →

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Jars of Clay

Posted on August 27, 2010 by

My Mom, Mary Buckley, died this week 2 years ago. She was an incredibly strong person who dealt with many tragedies over the course of her life.. This was a piece I wrote about her for a Grub street class … Continue reading →

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PMC 2010 Re-CAP

Posted on August 14, 2010 by

“So…how did it go?” I’ve answered this question so often in the last week that I have neglected to update everyone here. I can’t believe a whole week has passed, this time last Saturday I was already past the first … Continue reading →

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PMC update -10 hours to go

Posted on August 6, 2010 by

It is 9pm the night before the 7 am PMC start and yes I should be sleeping but first I have to pack.  And clean my house.  And pick up my son.  And write this blog. Susan and I just … Continue reading →

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