Monthly Archives: November 2007

Of Cornucopias and Ports of Call

Two days before the great feast, I saw a pirate. He was in the bread and bagel aisle, and I sort of cut him off. But this was after the epiphany, and so I am telling things out of order. … Continue reading

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Sum of the Parts –

I’m not making the personal essay->bloooogg transition well.  I tried breaking this thing into three parts – but I’m afraid nobody will read them all because there are so many.  And, my gosh, who’s going to leave comments on each … Continue reading

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A Bit of Ponder –

On riding a horse (but not really): People have been riding horses for ages. Horse=transportation. I was told by some of my up-start students this morning that riding a roller coaster is twenty times safer than riding a horse. Tell … Continue reading

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November Ghosts Two: in Lehi

My parents came to visit last month. They haven’t been here in years, mostly because my mother isn’t doing so well. But in October, my brother wanted my dad to come up and ordain him a high priest, and help … Continue reading

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November Ghosts

On my blog roll, you’ll find my friend Rachel’s blog. She’s the mother of seven who almost died on the mountain with me. She’s writing about her experience with Levi, her 6th child who has a very rare and terrible … Continue reading

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Large Syringe/Shorter Ghost

Nov 1, 2007 The little absurdities of life (or—another excuse not to sit down and face writing the last chapters of the latest book). Scene: my house with Ginna in it. Ginna (pointing at me): Max, what’s her name? Max … Continue reading

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