Long Hollow

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Realtor, writer, blogger in Austin, TX

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  • Earth Day and an Apology to my Puppies

    The dogs' bowls were empty. Max had wandered around the corner of the house, probably on down to the doghouse, calling it a night. Belle lay near me, gnawing on a bone.  I had a few hours left in the day after seven hours (on my feet) at the winery and a long walk with…

  • Adding to my collection…

    I started substitute teaching again. Three years ago I started a (mostly) full-time job and, except for Voting Day and a couple of quick visits to talk about writing to students, I didn't step a foot into the schools during that time. I missed it, and I'm so grateful the district accepted me as a sub…

  • Catching My Breath (and other Sweet!s)

    I haven't blogged in a whole week. I think that's a record.  Snippets and ideas for posts have popped in my head – random words are scribbled on scraps of paper all over the house and in the car – but I haven't been able to stop long enough to work them into full posts.…

  • Kids, Jewelry, Birthdays, Weddings and other (belated) Sweet!s

    A rumble of thunder and whisper of rain woke me in the night. It continues today, another steady, soaking rain falling from a colorless sky. We've had enough rain in the past few weeks that I almost take it for granted, despite the months of drought. Almost, but not quite. Waking to the sound of…

  • Looking Back, Looking Forward

    "A writer is somebody for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people." ~ Thomas Mann If that's so, then I'm definitely a writer. There are times when writing isn't just difficult for me – it's pure hell. But other times it's heaven, and that's why I stand here in January of…

  • God’s Little People

    The world is a much smaller place than it used to be for me, thanks to blogging. I've connected with amazing people in so many different countries. Through one of them  - Joan at God's Little People – I've become aware of the overabundance of stray cats in Greece. Joan is devoted to rescuing them,…

  • “The Best Laid Schemes…” (What happened to Monday and Tuesday?)

    According to my calendar, I'm in Galveston right now, visiting my friend Ann, finally getting to see the cute little Victorian house she's fixing up and browsing through some wonderful eclectic shops. Things don't always go according to plan, though, do they? Instead of strolling the tourist-free beaches and staying up late talking and laughing…

  • Dona Nobis Pacem (Blog Blast for Peace 2011)

    There is no way to peace. Peace is the way. ~A.J. MusteDutch Reverend and Christian Pacifist, 20th century   (We owe it to them, don't you think?) Dona Nobis Pacem (Grant us Peace.) Linking up with the 2011 Blog Blast for Peace. Will you join us?  

  • Keeping First Things First

    I've been in a quandary. A few weeks ago I was approached by Shutterfly about a Christmas card promotion. I would get 50 free cards plus be able to offer three of my readers 25 free cards each. I've always wanted to send out those beautiful photo Christmas cards, but instead, I went the frugal…

  • My Saturday “Sweet!” List (and considering the future)

    To have courage for whatever comes in life – everything lies in that. St. Teresa of Avila   I paid bills yesterday. Watching our balances dwindle away, I realized there's a good chance I'm going to have to give up on my book and my personal history business and my photography – or at least…