Author Archives: A Dreamer

Please be careful with the extroverted introvert.

Posted on July 16, 2013 by A Dreamer

She spooks easily at times.  (But also not easy to spot, so I’ll give you a pass if you don’t see it right off the bat – most don’t.) So, I was out at the beach today alternating between reading … Continue reading →

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I don’t even know what to say.

Posted on July 13, 2013 by A Dreamer

I just genuinely don’t know how you can claim self-defense in a shooting after a police dispatcher tells you that no, you shouldn’t go following someone, no matter how out of place they may seem in your precious gated neighborhood. … Continue reading →

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At the risk of sounding a bit hyperbolic

Posted on July 12, 2013 by A Dreamer

I am genuinely concerned for the safety of the women rallying at the Texas statehouse this evening.  They have already called in a shit-ton of state troopers in preparation for the vote on SB2, which I don’t really like in … Continue reading →

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Even the dog slows down

Posted on July 7, 2013 by A Dreamer

I love that everything moves a little slower at the beach, and very few people mind.  I know I don’t.  Went out yesterday on an trip up to the shops yesterday and being a turnover day, the traffic was bumper … Continue reading →

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There is just something about the beach

Posted on July 6, 2013 by A Dreamer

I wish I could put my finger on it so I could properly recreate it back home. I can sit on my porch and write all night at home, or sit in the sun and read.  I can shop, sightsee, … Continue reading →

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It’s been a hell of a week.

Posted on June 28, 2013 by A Dreamer

I had a lovely draft on my iPad, and WordPress doesn’t want to cooperate, so I’m looking at the notes I have on one device and hoping I can get the full ideas over onto my laptop and then the … Continue reading →

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So, looks like Edward Snowden wants to move to Ecuador.

Posted on June 23, 2013 by A Dreamer

Can’t blame him, I hear the weather is lovely there. OK, I have to say I’m conflicted about the entire Edward Snowden thing.  I think domestic surveillance is something we need to have a long and uncomfortable talk about – … Continue reading →

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Well, this has been a hell of a four days…

Posted on April 19, 2013 by A Dreamer

Marathon bombing.  Ricin in the mail.  Fertilizer plant exploding.  MIT shooting, carjacking, and who knows what else. Part of my brain wonders, “What unholy madness will tomorrow bring?” And another part of my brain thinks that we’re insanely lucky that … Continue reading →

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Dear Media

Posted on March 18, 2013 by A Dreamer

In the wake of the verdict in the Steubenville rape case, I really appreciate the insights that you have given me! I just came back from a great vacation. Good to know that if anything had happened to me, it … Continue reading →

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Padres and Angels

Posted on March 14, 2013 by A Dreamer

OK, really just the Padres.

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