Author Archives: literarylee

About literarylee

I sling words for a living. Always have, always will. Some have been interesting and fun; most not. These days, I write the fun words early in the morning before the adults are up and make me eat my Cream of Wheat.

Keep a Calendar Journal – Part 1

Posted on January 6, 2012 by literarylee

Listen up!  This idea is a winner, a very doable and fun way to add a few thoughtful words to your life.  It’s easy.  I’m adding this to all the other word things I am already doing in 2012.  You could … Continue reading →

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Words Feed the Quiet

Posted on January 5, 2012 by literarylee

The article “The Joy of Quiet,” published recently in the New York Times, expresses at least a part of why I write, why I promote an active and thoughtful involvement with words, and why I collect ideas for how anybody can incorporate words into life.  … Continue reading →

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On the Bus (A Text-Messaged Rhyme)

Posted on January 4, 2012 by literarylee

On the bus headed home. See you soon, you like my pome?

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Words For The Fun Of It in 2012

Posted on January 2, 2012 by literarylee

Been making plans for me and words for this new year.  Looking forward to another word-esque, word-filled, wordified 12 months.  I’m writing these down in this public place to give them more oomph.  It’s why I’m trying to make them … Continue reading →

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Maybe Literary Isn’t Quite the Word I’m Looking For

Posted on December 30, 2011 by literarylee

I’ve been thinking about this blog lately and am wondering if I named it usefully.  Sure, it’s a sweet piece of alliteration, The Life Literary.  It’s also convoluted or backwards in a slightly poetic way.  You would expect to find the adjective before … Continue reading →

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Duck 23

Posted on December 29, 2011 by literarylee

Duck Series Gallery

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Oh Little Town of Bethlehem

Posted on December 25, 2011 by literarylee

(December 2004) Hello from Jerusalem, Oh little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie, Actually the whole adventure started with me.  Early in December I was chatting with the number-two person in our office here, lamenting that we … Continue reading →

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Three Things (plus 1) I Read Every Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2011 by literarylee

Every year around Christmas I read at least three things, each year revisiting works that are among my favorites. A Christmas Carol – This isn’t a novel but just a longish story.   I only say this to encourage everyone … Continue reading →

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Before Christmas this Year I Loved You Once Again

Posted on December 19, 2011 by literarylee

I walked into the house This day, ten days before Christmas. You, your friends, Handel-ing the season at the Concert Hall Me, starting to pack our van, the holiday mobile we will drive to this year’s Noel near the Hudson. … Continue reading →

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Novel Cover Post Script

Posted on December 18, 2011 by literarylee

Click on the link below to take a look at a collage of all 30 covers created during the month of November based on 30 National Novel Writing Month synopses, one of which was mine.  I’m still amazed and reeling … Continue reading →

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