Category Archives: Life Observations

Getting Ready for #PhxComicon

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Linda Andrews

Most writers are introverts. We live in the worlds we create in our heads and are quite happy there. But sometimes, we need to leave and actually go out to meet people. Real people; not the characters in our heads. … Continue reading →

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I May Get Up Too Early

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Linda Andrews

Actually, I know I get up too early. But then who among us hasn’t bargained with the alarm. Just a few more minutes, half an hour tops. Still, the thing blares at 3:30AM and after a quick hug, we roll … Continue reading →

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Gotta Kiosk For You

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Linda Andrews

There are some folks who think the rise of the kiosk is directly related to the rise of minimum wage. They obviously don’t pay attention. Kiosks have been in place for years. Yes,  years. Kiosks are the next evolution of … Continue reading →

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Ship, Shop, or Stop

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Linda Andrews

I love the internet. No, it isn’t just for the cat memes. It helps me do one of my favorite things—not go where people gather. In other words, I hate shopping.  Because of people like me, the hubbinator thinks the … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 28, 2017 by Linda Andrews

As an author, I’m often asked where I get my story ideas. Truthfully, the story fairy has something to do with it. But it usually starts with a question. In this case, it came down to what I’d been taught … Continue reading →

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Going from Here to Over There

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Linda Andrews

On the groups I belong to, I often see the question if American troops in World War 1 really mattered. The short answer is yes. When the US entered the war, the allies believed the battles would continue to rage … Continue reading →

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Before the Flood, there was a trickle

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Linda Andrews

Just because the US declared war in 1917 didn’t mean we were able to send millions of troops to the front within months. And just because the US had declared its neutrality in 1914, didn’t mean there weren’t Americans in … Continue reading →

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One Shoe Wonder

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Linda Andrews

It’s one of those days. Sure, it’s Friday but everything just feels a little off. For instance, today on our morning walk I noticed a single shoe near the play area. It was a strap on sandal from a toddler. … Continue reading →

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Getting Around

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Linda Andrews

My dog is getting old. Sure, he tries to keep up with the young pups, but there tends to be consequences. He’s part German shepherd and we all know the hip issues they have. Oddly, he’s okay in the back … Continue reading →

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Happy First Day of Spring

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Linda Andrews

Yeah! Spring is finally here. Where I live in Arizona, it’s been in the 90s for a couple of weeks now, but nothing says spring to me like flowers. We happen to be shopping in Trader Joe’s yesterday to buy … Continue reading →

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