Tag Archives: Blogging

Candid Comments

Posted on December 7, 2017 by vanbytheriver

Blog posts are planned, considered, edited. Comments are not, they are spontaneous. That is where the good stuff lives. Did you ever submit a comment, then sit back and wonder how it would be received ? Did I just say … Continue reading →

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“Service Engine Soon”

Posted on June 20, 2017 by vanbytheriver

At first, they were called “idiot lights”. They indicate trouble within the engine. The light comes on, you access the code book, identify the issue, repair or replace parts. The light is extinguished and you move forward. It is simple … Continue reading →

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Spamalot ???

Posted on March 6, 2017 by vanbytheriver

With the utmost respect for all things Monty Python, this post asks a very different question. Since more than 90 % of the items in my spam folder are attached to one particular post, will the spammers go away if … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books, Education, Entertainment, Food, Humor, Movies, Music, News, Technology | Tagged , , , | 94 Comments

Youth Dew

Posted on January 14, 2017 by vanbytheriver

Every few years, I go in search of a new fragrance, spraying scents onto those little cardboard squares provided by department stores. This year was no different. I kept coming back to a classic, one that I wore in the … Continue reading →

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Easy to be Hard

Posted on November 15, 2016 by vanbytheriver

I found myself on the steps of Columbia University handing out flyers for presidential hopeful Eugene McCarthy. It was the late 1960’s. I was there for a high school journalism conference, a teenager in New York City for 4 days … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Education, Entertainment, Family, Movies, Music, News, Politics | Tagged , , , , , | 52 Comments

The Wedding Photographer

Posted on November 12, 2016 by vanbytheriver

On the afternoon of my 30th birthday, I began my career as a wedding photographer. Six months later, it was over. Her name was Kelli. We worked together in the marketing department of an engineering company. She was beautiful, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books, Entertainment, Family, News, Photography, Technology, Work and Career | Tagged , , | 88 Comments

Comfort

Posted on November 10, 2016 by vanbytheriver

Time to simplify. Deep breaths, and a return to basics. Grilled cheese and tomato soup. Wishing everyone a calm, uncomplicated day.

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Fearless

Posted on November 8, 2016 by vanbytheriver

“That’s not flying, that’s just falling with style.”  Toy Story. A little inspiration on a day when we in the U.S. go to the polls. Wingsuit base jumping, with pilot Brandon Mikesell. Comments Closed.

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Table For One

Posted on November 5, 2016 by vanbytheriver

Don’t feel sorry for that woman dining alone. It might be a choice. I remember so clearly my first time. I had access to a fully equipped kitchen in the home where I had rented a room. I was 20 … Continue reading →

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About Those Awards. Revisited.

Posted on December 27, 2015 by vanbytheriver

As we come to the end of 2015, I’ve decided to take my blog to “Award Free” status. It makes sense for me. I have never followed the “rules of engagement” for WordPress awards. But, I am forever proud and grateful to … Continue reading →

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