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“Love has no middle term; either it destroys, or it saves.” Victor Hugo

June 9, 2013by girldetective1 2 Comments

So I’m finally watching Les Miserables. Quick verdict, yep, still dead inside. Hey, my sister Erin and my aunt Mary – stop reading this, thanks. I love you both and […]

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“I’ve always loved you, and when you love someone, you love the whole person, just as he or she is, and not as you would like them to be.” Leo Tolstoy

March 25, 2013by librocubicultarist Leave a comment

It turns out, I’m still dead inside. I thought I was a lot better, but this weekend I rented Anna Karenina on DVD and, wow. No. I just can’t. Apparently […]

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“It is what you read when you don’t have to that determines what you will be when you can’t help it.” Oscar Wilde

March 15, 2013by librocubicultarist Leave a comment

This week has been sucko, so here are some random Friday musings… The papal election spectacle has been quite something – and it really has been awhile since I’ve been […]

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“The only way to find true happiness is to risk being completely cut open.” Chuck Palahniuk

February 18, 2013by librocubicultarist Leave a comment

Next weekend is the Oscars. My friend Susan and I go to a party that my aunts (Laura and Dawn) have and it’s always tons of fun with great food […]

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Friends, Movies

“We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls.” Anais Nin

January 5, 2013by librocubicultarist Leave a comment

The Spain trip is booked! Woo Hoo! On top of that – good news that I’m going to England directly from there; bad news, I’m going to England for work […]

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Food, Friends, Movies

“It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.” J.R.R. Tolkien

November 26, 2012by librocubicultarist Leave a comment

Another reason I love the fall is the dearth of good movies that are out.  Here are a few of my favorites so far, and others I’m looking forward to: […]

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“When I was growing up I always wanted to be someone. Now I realize I should have been more specific.” Lily Tomlin

November 10, 2012by librocubicultarist Leave a comment

Thing to know about me today: –        Since I woke up, I’ve been singing “Peeeeeeaaaaanut, peanut butter…JELLY!” mostly out loud for no reason at all.  I spent an hour at […]

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Friends, Movies

“It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live.” J.K. Rowling

October 20, 2012by librocubicultarist Leave a comment

Yay for the weekend!  It was a long week, I’m happy to have a couple of days to relax.  Last night I met my friend Christine for a drink and […]

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Friends, Movies, Television Shows

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September 7, 2012by librocubicultarist Leave a comment
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Movies, Nerd Stuff

A girl likes to be crossed a little in love now and then. It is something to think of.

August 27, 2012by librocubicultarist Leave a comment

Recently I was spending time with a friend’s kid, whom I call my niece, even though she isn’t.  She’s almost four and she’s pretty close to perfect – I adore […]

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