Posted by: Kim Justesen on: September 10, 2008
This is a bit of a shift in topic, but I’ve been intrigued in recent weeks by a group of foxes that live on the golf course where my husband and I play. They are beautiful, sleek, and not terribly afraid of humans. I’m not certain that’s a good thing. They run up to inspect [...]
Posted by: Kim Justesen on: February 27, 2008
There are not too many forms of punctuation that can cause such a furor as the lowly comma. Most writer understand its use as a tool of language, but some of us just chose to skip that day in English. Either that or the teacher did. I’m stunned in both the classes I teach and [...]
Posted by: Kim Justesen on: February 26, 2008
Okay – I’m slightly less crabby than earlier, so I’m adding another post. Here is a fun meme – thanks to Lisa and Chartroose. It’s a James Lipton questionnaire that is loads of fun! Give it try and let me know how it goes!
Here is the questionnaire along with my answers:
1. What is your favorite [...]
Posted by: Kim Justesen on: February 13, 2008
Page 123 Meme
Okay – I stole this from Lisa, so I can’t tag her. But this one is cool.
1. Pick up the nearest book (of at least 123 pages).
2. Open the book to page 123.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post the next three sentences.
5. Tag five people.
From Scott Carrier’s “Running After Antelope”
“The reality of chickens?” (I [...]
Posted by: Kim Justesen on: January 24, 2008
This isn’t about writing, or needlework, or my family. This is a personal tirade against a select group of people. It is filled with invective language and personal opinion. You have been warned.
The news was sad this weekend. The death of actor Heath Ledger – under whatever circumstances it may have occurred – is an [...]
Posted by: Kim Justesen on: November 12, 2007
Pumpkin Pecan Madeleines « Supper In Stereo
Two words -
“Oh, yum!”
