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In preparation for selling my new book of poems, I have moved the wordpress blog to a proper website. You are there. The new address is http://susansinkblog.com  You will always automatically be redirected to this site from the old address. However, if … Continue reading →

Posted on March 14, 2016 by susanmsink@gmail.com | Comments Off on This Blog Has Moved

Crush

Posted on March 14, 2016 by susanmsink@gmail.com

I am one of the unfortunate masses who is addicted to a little game called Candy Crush Saga. I would like to describe this as just a harmless entertainment, but I fear it is a sign of a character flaw. … Continue reading →

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Good Reads

Posted on March 4, 2016 by susanmsink@gmail.com

Lest you think I am not in the best place ever to convalesce, here are three things about today. 1. Steve brought back my favorite chair from his collection for me to sit in (there’s an ottoman, too). 2. It snowed … Continue reading →

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Ways to Pray for Healing

Posted on March 2, 2016 by susanmsink@gmail.com

The poem about carrying images and other prayers is ready to share. I posted it on Cowbird, which is a lovely platform for poetry with multiple images. To read it, go here: http://cowbird.com/story/127905/Ways_To_Pray_For_Healing/ I am so grateful for people who have … Continue reading →

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Chemo, day 1

Posted on March 1, 2016 by susanmsink@gmail.com

Here it is, March 1st. March is the month that gives us hope for spring up here, and in this El Nino year, might include a fair amount of spring weather. Today is the day I started chemotherapy. Day 1 … Continue reading →

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“The Prayers of All Good People Are Good”

Posted on February 27, 2016 by susanmsink@gmail.com

I used to teach Willa Cather’s My Antonia quite often when I taught English at community colleges. It is still one of my favorite books. The one line that has stayed with me all these years is one said by Jim Burden’s … Continue reading →

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Susansink.wordpress.com

Posted on February 20, 2016 by susanmsink@gmail.com

Over the years I’ve been writing this blog, people have made recommendations that I change the name. “It’s kind of a cooking blog,” or “It’s kind of a gardening blog.” I’ve considered setting up one of those cool templates with … Continue reading →

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Hail, Coens!

Posted on February 14, 2016 by susanmsink@gmail.com

I am grateful for the Coen brothers. Watching their most recent film I couldn’t help but think of Woody Allen. That director’s angst over comedy vs. tragedy, and his nihilistic tendencies, make attending one of his movies a risk. It could be great, … Continue reading →

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Sprouting Part Two

Posted on February 5, 2016 by susanmsink@gmail.com

Slowly but surely, I’m building up my skills… In 2014, I began sprouting seeds to get some fresh greens in winter. They are lovely things, and I’ve since invested in a sprouting tray, a set of four trays, actually, where I … Continue reading →

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Journey of Hope– Pre-2015 immigration

Posted on January 22, 2016 by susanmsink@gmail.com

Want to watch a sweet film about a Kurdish family from Turkey making their way to Western Europe? I recommend Journey of Hope, the 1990 Academy Award Winner for best foreign film. It’s a Swiss/Turkish collaboration and seen from the historical vantage point … Continue reading →

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