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.

Perfection

Posted on November 1, 2011 by literarylee
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The Synopsis of the Novel I’m Going to Write in November (and a Few Thoughts About its Impending Birth)

Posted on October 31, 2011 by literarylee

Reflecting on Being Heavy with Novel What’s happening to me?  I am pregnant with a novel.  I feel it growing, swelling inside my literary belly.  In the last few days it has even started to kick.  I only dreamed I … Continue reading →

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The Rider Chronicles 12 – 24 Hours with Rider

Posted on October 30, 2011 by literarylee

I have not written about my grandson for too many weeks because I have not seen him for many too many weeks.  I’m not with him nearly as much as I wish.  Not only that, I’ve been a Rider Bachelor … Continue reading →

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They liked it, they really liked it…

Posted on October 29, 2011 by literarylee

(I sent an email to my family and while writing it asked myself, as I do with most anything I write these days, should I publish this on The Life Literary?  I obviously decided I would.  My entire goal with … Continue reading →

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I Dig Sweet Potatoes

Posted on October 28, 2011 by literarylee

I dig them in the garden, but I don’t like eating them.  I never have and I’m guessing I never will.  Too bad for me, I’ve been told, missing out on such a sweet and healthy treat. This was Mrs. … Continue reading →

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Duck 20

Posted on October 27, 2011 by literarylee

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Among the Liberators: Like a Latin Villa

Posted on October 26, 2011 by literarylee

(The previous portion of the walk: Bolivar the Great) After you’ve contemplated the great General Bolivar and walked the 360 degree circuit around the statue, meander through what I consider the funny little park that surrounds it.  When it comes … Continue reading →

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Of Leeks, Cucumber Memories and a Clean Fall Garden

Posted on October 25, 2011 by literarylee

Visited Smith on Sunday, a fine, Fall afternoon, to dig sweet potatoes and couldn’t believe what all else was ready, too.  I picked a half dozen honorable Anaheims, a mildly hot pepper we pickle and like for cooking because it … Continue reading →

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Autumn Striptease

Posted on October 24, 2011 by literarylee

About three hours west of here, close to the sources of the great Potomac which these days saunters lazily by our apartment, a small community in the Appalachians is convening a five-day festival called Autumn Glory.  I’m pretty sure scores … Continue reading →

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Down to the River to Pray – 5

Posted on October 23, 2011 by literarylee

(Down to the River to Pray Introduction and Explanation) Faith isn’t an exclusive God Club with passwords and secret handshakes, who’s in and who’s not.  If you’re a member, say the code, Person answering the door: “The rain in Spain … Continue reading →

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