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Just Shelley

What does this mean?

Recovered from the Wayback Machine. So what does it mean when the car wash place turns off the power when you’re half way through? I sat there, surrounded by apparatus that should be spraying, soaping, blowing, and generally getting my car clean. But nothing. No lights, no movement. I thought the power had failed because […]

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Just Shelley Writing

When Truth Conceals, Lies Reveal

Recovered from the Wayback Machine. So many excellent comments associated with my previous writing, Shadow Talk, as well as exceptional writing in other weblogs such as Jonathon’s, Dorothea’s, Aquarionics, Elaine’s, Laura’s, and (soon to be) Chris’s. I only wish I could do justice to the debates because there’s a rich story unfolding among all the different views, but I’m not sure I’m […]

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Weblogging Writing

Shadow Talk

Recovered from the Wayback Machine. I have a shadow, created by no form of mine. It follows me everywhere, but always arrives first, and lingers long after I’m gone. The more light I shine on it, the stronger it gets. So I hide it among my other shadows, in hopes that one day, it will […]

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Writing

When useful talk fails

I re-read my last post and wasn’t overly happy with it. I think I missed the points I wanted to make, or I should say buried them. However, it might have some use as a unifying document – either all sides will hate it or they’ll all be equally confused about what I’m trying to […]

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Just Shelley

Long Week

Too hot tonight. My bedroom’s under the attic and once the heat soaks in, it wants to linger awhile. However, as warm as it is, it’s way too early for the air conditioner. I obliquely (there’s that word again) mentioned a job interview and contract offer this last week. I haven’t said yay or nay […]