by Laurie Rockenbeck | Apr 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
Today is Poem in Your Pocket Day. Hmmm…as I write this post, I realize I am not wearing clothing with pockets. I might have to fix that, or short of doing laundry, use my bra as a substitute. Heck, I think I’ll post a poem here and carry it on my iphone...
by Laurie Rockenbeck | Jan 30, 2012 | Uncategorized, Writing
So, here I am, committing myself to editing this novel I started a long time ago. It’s the one a lot of friends have heard me talk about–Bess loses her entire family in a fire, moves to Redmond to live with her gay aunt, and goes survivor-guilt-crazy with...
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by Laurie Rockenbeck | Jan 11, 2012 | Uncategorized
We, or more accurately, my husband, received this in the mail a couple of days ago. As a general rule, I go through my mail when I get it with a casual glance to ensure I’m not missing anything important and toss it on the desk near the door to deal with...
by Laurie Rockenbeck | Dec 30, 2011 | Parenting, Uncategorized, Working Out
“Bring it” is a phrase that I didn’t use growing up or as a teen or even as a young adult. As a matter of fact, it’s not really part of my vocabulary at all, but the phrase has attitude. That’s what I need right now is a little bit of...
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by Laurie Rockenbeck | Dec 16, 2011 | Cooking, Food, Memories, Uncategorized
A couple of weeks ago, I posted about my annual cookie baking spree that I usually go on before Christmas. My mom used to do it, and, well, it is a family tradition bordering on something sacred. And, you don’t mess with sacred. Right? Right. So,...
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by Laurie Rockenbeck | Nov 26, 2011 | Cooking, Uncategorized
I sent an email to my aunts about our family gift exchange as I couldn’t remember who I drew or, actually, if we drew names. I seem to recall something at our family reunion, but I’m not really clear on it. My mind turned toward Christmas and getting ready...
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