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Missing in Action

So, I've sort of been not blogging as of late. Sorry. Life kind of takes precedence sometimes, even though I would like to blog. But I find there's a blending of laziness, busyness and life events, which prevent me from being at this site. The whole doing what we don't want to do and don't do what we ought to, that the apostle Paul spoke of in the Bible. It's a mean and vicious cycle.

Pumpkin Pie Amazingness
Having said that, here's a lovely pie that I would want to make, but probably won't. Totally off subject, and a procrastinating sort of project. Sort of ... would be good for that big meal we're all partaking of this thursday. Interested in making this too? Click on the link for recipes at Family.go.com which is part of the Disney co. Great ideas abound at that website!

Have to say, if you're in the middle of serious life events, like lack of job, lack of initiative, lack of motivation perhaps, etc, there's a call for submissions for a new book coming out which will be titled "Life in Pieces." This is your chance to write about being unemployed, or some other economic hardship (not getting paid a penny for your thoughts) surrounding your life. Essays must be under 7500 words and submitted by February 3rd. Go here for more information and details.

Anyway, I have so much to be thankful for .... even if I can't even thank myself for blogging exactly one month ago. Or by not making a cool pumpkin pie. But hey, happy Thanksgiving to you all, for life, liberty and the pursuit of writing -- and pie eating.

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  1. Jenna CooperNovember 22, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Hey, life catches up and you can't do much about it.
    And that pumpkin pie looks amazing! I can't wait for Thanksgiving!

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