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.

Duck 14

Posted on July 13, 2011 by literarylee

(Duck Series Gallery)

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From the Bride’s Father’s Notebook

Posted on July 12, 2011 by literarylee

The series of essays called “From the Bride’s Father’s Notebook,” are my perspectives on the swirl of emotions and events surrounding our daughter’s wedding.  When she got married at the end of 2009, I kept a journal for the two … Continue reading →

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From the Bride’s Father’s Notebook – Day 15

Posted on July 11, 2011 by literarylee

January 3, 2010 – Sunday I don’t have a lot more to say or think or feel about this whole thing.  We’re sorry to be saying good bye to our daughter and her husband, but they need to be getting … Continue reading →

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First Ink (Pen redux)

Posted on July 9, 2011 by literarylee

I drew my mightier-than-the-sword pen and spilled ink on the virgin page.  I came, I saw, I wrote.  This page, nay, this journal is mine! A humorous event:   I asked my wife, who was running an errand yesterday near the … Continue reading →

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A Few Words to the Newly Departed Broccoli

Posted on July 8, 2011 by literarylee

Farewell dear friends, oh broccoli green, your like I’ve never, ever seen. From seed no larger than a dot, you grew more than I’d ever thought. A meter high with foot-long leaves, greater than I’d dared believe. And oh! your … Continue reading →

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The Rider Chronicles 6 – A Grandfather’s Blessing

Posted on July 8, 2011 by literarylee

You rode in on a wave of anxious expectation and over-long labor with an apt name: Rider.  What other waves of energy,  ferment, and hope will you saddle, bridle and ride through this world, this life, this crazy, wonderful, frightening … Continue reading →

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Header Notes Note (An Audience Participation Event)

Posted on July 8, 2011 by literarylee

Over the coming weeks I will be incorporating more photographs into The Life Literary and am experimenting with different options for the best way to do that.  I would be grateful if you would click the link above or here … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Pen (or The Sensual Pen)*

Posted on July 7, 2011 by literarylee

(Some thoughts on the occasion of retiring a full journal and starting a new one) My pen’s heft comforts me.  Its smooth sleekness sends shivers of delight up and down my spine.  I caress it gently, lovingly, enjoying the feel … Continue reading →

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Duck 13

Posted on July 6, 2011 by literarylee

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The Rider Chronicles 5 – Grandpa’s Work

Posted on July 5, 2011 by literarylee

A couple weeks ago we camped with Rider and his parents.  This adventure was in conjunction with a music festival we attended where Rider’s father was selling his company’s beverage.  I was glad for a mini-vacation, the chance to spend some time … Continue reading →

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