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SensibleShoes's Profile
Another children's book author for peace. Mostly here for the snark, and the librul companionship.
Groups: Readers and Book Lovers, Progressive Friends of the Library Newsletter, Connect! New York
Diaries published: 530 (1274 days since last diary on Thu Jun 11, 2020 at 05:00 PM PDT)
Comments posted: 27721 (319 days since last comment on Sun Jan 22, 2023 at 07:15 PM PST)
Diary frequency: often
Comment frequency: frequent
Total Recommends: 7676
Total Comment Ratings: 91074
Most Recommended Diary: "And Then They Took Him", 383 comments, 458 recommends
People Following SensibleShoes: 257
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Hello, writers. There was some discussion last week in the comments about description, and a couple people said they had trouble with it. I can relate. I have trouble with it too. One reason I have ...
by SensibleShoes
 77 comments
on Thu Jun 11, 2020 at 05:00 PM PDT
with 26 Recommends
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Hello, writers. I hope everyone is holding it together as well as can be expected right now. Many thanks to the doughty mettle fatigue for hosting last week and for keeping this ship afloat. With ...
by SensibleShoes
70 comments
on Thu Jun 04, 2020 at 05:00 PM PDT
with 16 Recommends
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Hello, writers. Many thanks to strawbale for stepping in last week with a Write On! diary on very short notice, and to mettle fatigue and her both for keeping on top of things. Once again I have no ...
by SensibleShoes
113 comments
on Thu May 21, 2020 at 05:00 PM PDT
with 18 Recommends
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Hello, writers. Thank you all so much for the good wishes, and thank you mettle fatigue for taking the wheel on a moment’s notice and steering the ship for four straight weeks, and thank you ...
by SensibleShoes
123 comments
on Thu May 07, 2020 at 05:00 PM PDT
with 16 Recommends
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Hello, writers. I was clearing off my desk today, and found this book.
I have a vague memory of having picked it up at a library book sale,\ in the land of Before All This. I bought it because ...
by SensibleShoes
68 comments
on Thu Apr 02, 2020 at 05:00 PM PDT
with 17 Recommends
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Hello, writers. How’s the writing going?
It’s hard to write in these circumstances. This week I set myself a schedule, but I’ve only written about 800 words so far. I’ve done wonders in ...
by SensibleShoes
76 comments
on Thu Mar 26, 2020 at 05:00 PM PDT
with 15 Recommends
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Recommended by SensibleShoes
- 👉 NEW BOOK! ON THE TRAIL OF TOM THE DANCING BUG! Information here. "The fact that Tom the bug can keep dancing in this day and age is a testament to Ruben Bollingâs ...34 comments 295 Recs
- I am from Israel. What I’m about to share is how many of us feel. It also confuses (some) people, sometimes angers them. But I wanted to have this voice out there. Out here. The thing is, none of what is happening over there is binary, and none of it...172 comments 778 Recs
- “What an interesting perspective! Thanks for the information!” “You know, I’ll have to ruminate on that one… let me get back to you!” “I think you’ve changed my viewpoint!” “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to be rude.” “I think we could have a very positive...247 comments 429 Recs
- I went to Santa Fe, NM this week for a US Climate Action Network conference. During the conference we covered decolonization and how Santa Fe/NM has been stolen from Indigenous, first by Spaniards and then by Americans. Several of us decided to attend...108 comments 815 Recs
- CathyM and myself have tried to keep the Katologue alive. If you would like to do a personal diary on why you do what you do and link to the Katologue — that would be appreciated. Bookmark this diary so you can check it out as the holidays approach....65 comments 184 Recs
- Mistress Mary, quite contrary How does your garden grow? With silver bells and cockleshells And pretty maids all in a row. Old English nursery rhyme “Contrary” could have been my sister Mary��122 comments 311 Recs
- Hi friends. I am now in Somerset, PA. I will be attending the services tomorrow, a dozen or so miles away at the Flight 93 National Memorial, for the third year in a row. Being in the presence of and offering my condolences to the families and friends...106 comments 332 Recs
- A cartoon by Clay Bennett.63 comments 210 Recs
- Follow me on Mastodon, Facebook, Instagram, or at my website.45 comments 168 Recs
- Update: Thank you seems not enough to express that I’m deeply grateful for your kind words and for lifting us up. It’s difficult to respond because it hurts to write and read my own family’s story, but I promise I’m reading slowly. 2nd Update: we...68 comments 319 Recs
