Author Archives: ksedinger

Eighteen

Posted on August 26, 2022 by ksedinger

In another world, not too far from this one, we’re celebrating our son’s 18th birthday. In this world, we can only remember and wonder.  

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Something for Thursday

Posted on August 25, 2022 by ksedinger

Here’s a sad song about a relationship coming to an end. Gordon Lightfoot wrote “If You Could Read My Mind” about his own divorce, and the lyrics are shot through with the bitterness of a man who realizes that the … Continue reading →

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Linen

Posted on August 24, 2022 by ksedinger

As my personal fashion style continues to develop, I continue to find appreciate not just for new styles of garments, but new fabrics as well. Denim, obviously…and more recently, flannel. But I’ve also been finding linen to my liking. I thrifted … Continue reading →

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Tone Poem Tuesday

Posted on August 23, 2022 by ksedinger

A very modern work today. Karel Husa (1921-2016) was Czech by birth, being born in Prague. When he was just 33 he emigrated to the United States, where in addition to being a celebrated composer he taught for decades at … Continue reading →

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An ANNOUNCEMENT.

Posted on August 22, 2022 by ksedinger

Yes, that’s right! An ANNOUNCEMENT! I’ve joined the ranks of people with newsletters. Why? Well, this is strictly a case of me being a follower: it seems like everybody is doing newsletters, so I needed to join the bandwagon. You … Continue reading →

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“Then you may take me to the Fair–” “We did that.” “No, it’s a DIFFERENT Fair this time!”

Posted on August 21, 2022 by ksedinger

Our summers often pivot on two fairs: the Sterling Renaissance Festival, and the Erie County Fair, which we attended on Friday the 12th. (I would have posted about it sooner, but then that dumbassed virus showed up and put its … Continue reading →

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Day Seven (the last day)

Posted on August 20, 2022 by ksedinger

I’m going to stop counting the COVID days after today, because I think it’s pretty much done. I’m back to work Monday, so…yay. I have a bad feeling about what my Inbox is going to look like when I get back, … Continue reading →

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Writing and other pursuits….(day six)

Posted on August 19, 2022 by ksedinger

As of this morning, I am pretty much completely symtom-free. Huzzah! Unfortunately, as of this morning, according to the test I took when I got up, I am not yet COVID-free. Boo! I assume this just means that my immune system … Continue reading →

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Something for Thursday

Posted on August 18, 2022 by ksedinger

I heard this song…someplace online, a week or two ago. I honestly don’t recall where. I think someone used it as a background on their video about something else. But I love this singer’s voice–husky and soulful in her lower … Continue reading →

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“And there was evening, and there was morning—the fifth day”

Posted on August 18, 2022 by ksedinger

Yeah, I’m pretty much back to normal this morning. I’m not planning on testing myself again until tomorrow, but it’s really looking like I’ve weathered my own personal COVID storm pretty well. I’m one of the lucky ones for whom … Continue reading →

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