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.

Our Neighborhood’s Groups

Posted on June 21, 2011 by literarylee

One thing I love about working near Union Center is all the local groups.  Folks around here just love to get together for everything from a good cause to a good meal, to sing in the choir or play a … Continue reading →

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Duck 11

Posted on June 19, 2011 by literarylee

(Duck Series Gallery)

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Dangling My Feet in the River on a Breezy Late Spring Day

Posted on June 16, 2011 by literarylee

For most of my life I had no idea I was an artist.  I’ve loved words since I was young, but I certainly hadn’t seen them as a medium for my own artistic expression.  Similarly, for most of my life I thought … Continue reading →

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Bombay Letter 10

Posted on June 16, 2011 by literarylee

April 16, 1998 Bombay Update Dear Mom and Dad, Our new servant is working out very well.  Her name is Patsy and she is only a few inches taller than Katie.  We have employed her for three weeks now and … Continue reading →

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The Rider Chronicles 4 – President Bartlet as Grandfather

Posted on June 15, 2011 by literarylee

(From “The West Wing”, Season 2, Episode 17: The Stackhouse Fillibuster.  The West Wing senior leadership realizes that a 78 year old Senator, in the ninth hour of a fillibuster to oppose a children’s healthcare bill because it doesn’t provide … Continue reading →

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From the Bride’s Father’s Notebook – Day 12

Posted on June 15, 2011 by literarylee

Thursday, December 31 – New Years Eve The specific events are over, but our time together continues.  That’s just fine with me.  I like our kids and their mates and want to spend as much time with them as possible.  … Continue reading →

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I Spoke a Naughty Word Today

Posted on June 14, 2011 by literarylee

I spoke a naughty word today Expressing things on my mind Rooting around in my backpack in vain For something I couldn’t find. The thing that I was looking for Wasn’t so big or important To utter, so harshly, a … Continue reading →

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Duck 10

Posted on June 13, 2011 by literarylee

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Actual Broccoli Harvest

Posted on June 13, 2011 by literarylee

I’m a broccoli farmer, a real big-time producer of the stuff. Up until a week or so ago for the last month and a half, I picked whatever broccoli was ready, usually enough for a meal for the two of … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem on Foot

Posted on June 12, 2011 by literarylee

October, 2005 Hello from Jerusalem, During the month of October we had an unusual number of holidays including our own Columbus Day and a series of four Israeli holidays.  We took advantage of this time to explore parts of Israel … Continue reading →

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