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“What you don’t have, you don’t need it now.” Bono

December 17, 2012by librocubicultarist Leave a comment

I’m pretty glad this craptastic (it’s a word) year is almost over. One more week of work and then I have almost two weeks off. I’m going to Virginia this […]

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Crybaby, Family

“Don’t mistake activity with achievement.” John Wooden

December 3, 2012by librocubicultarist 1 Comment

There is mounting evidence that I’m possibly the least talented person in my writing class. The writers program that I am in is very good – I’m consistently challenged and […]

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Crybaby

“The art of medicine consists of amusing the patient while nature cures the disease.” Voltaire

November 30, 2012by librocubicultarist 1 Comment

My grandfather was a doctor.  Not really just a doctor, he was my doctor for my entire life until he passed away when I was nearly thirty.  He also owned […]

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Crybaby, Family

“The trouble with giving yourself a pep talk is, that deep down you know it’s all bulls*%t.” Sophie Kinsella

November 19, 2012by librocubicultarist Leave a comment

Here’s a little quiz: What do all of these thoughts have in common? –        This is going to be an easy 3 day workweek! –        Probably everyone is on vacation, […]

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Crybaby

“The breaking of so great a thing should make a greater crack” William Shakespeare

November 16, 2012by librocubicultarist Leave a comment

Yep, that’s how I feel.  There is definitely a huge crack in me, but sometimes I wish it was visible, it would be easier to explain I think.  It’s been […]

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Crybaby, Friends, Travel

“Get some rest. If you haven’t got your health, then you haven’t got anything” Count Rugen

November 14, 2012by librocubicultarist Leave a comment

This is one of my favorite quotes from the Princess Bride, here’s the whole scene: Count Rugen: Ah. Are you coming down into the pit? Wesley’s got his strength back. […]

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Crybaby

“No, no! The adventures first, explanations take such a dreadful time.” Lewis Carroll

November 13, 2012by librocubicultarist Leave a comment

It’s been an interesting few days, with twists and contradictions and I have not wanted to write.  I am so tired of the fallout, emotional and physical, and the incessant […]

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