Monthly Archives: February 2013

Yahoo!! I Get to Sit in Traffic Now ….

Posted on February 28, 2013 by hawleywood40

My day job often requires me to tackle complex problem-solving. As an introvert, I do that best if left alone.  With uninterrupted time and peaceful surroundings , I can usually wrap my head around issues and come up with solutions. My … Continue reading →

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The Sims 3: A Great Escape

Posted on February 24, 2013 by hawleywood40

I am writer, hear me roar! I am a disciple of discipline who has no time for mindless distractions. At least that’s what I’d have people believe when I put my best foot forward in this blog. The truth is, … Continue reading →

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Dumpster Diving

Posted on February 20, 2013 by hawleywood40

At work the other day, I saw a heartbreaking bit of bathroom-stall graffiti. I work on the college campus that spit me out with a bachelor’s degree almost 20 years ago. On the way back from a meeting, I cut through a … Continue reading →

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Grandmom Goes “Grey”

Posted on February 16, 2013 by hawleywood40

One of the best and worst things that happened to me in 2012 was that I broke my Kindle. I am both a voracious reader and a broke paycheck-to-paycheck schmuck. It isn’t hard to understand why I’d put the death … Continue reading →

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An Anti-Valentine

Posted on February 12, 2013 by hawleywood40

I am a super-sentimental girl who has been known to cry during dog food commercials. I believe in butterfly kisses and true love. I am thankful for my partner each and every day of the year. But in spite of … Continue reading →

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When A Writer Watches the Superbowl …

Posted on February 8, 2013 by hawleywood40

I’ve been a writer long enough to accept the weird brain-quirks that come with the territory. I have grown used to the constant chatter in my brain. When the well of weirdness runs dry, I actually get a little disconcerted. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Gone Girl

Posted on February 4, 2013 by hawleywood40

As both a reader and a writer, I’ve always had an unspoken cardinal rule. The major characters in a story don’t need to be perfect. They can, and maybe even should, be flawed, broken and quirky. But somewhere along the way one … Continue reading →

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