Author Archives: Tonya

Paradox

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Tonya

Dead mother. An abyss I could not concieve until I experienced it. March 29th is a portentious date in my life–really the entire maw of March if I tell the truth of the last five years. Grief, to me, is … Continue reading →

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Up All Night

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Tonya

I can say this post will not be eloquent. I am tired. Morning broke at about 1:30 am. I got outta bed at 3. I sit yawning in front of the computer wondering if I’ve anything in me to write. … Continue reading →

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Mood Altering Behavior

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Tonya

On February 6th, necessity twisted my account yet again. This time, tires. All four. February 7th heard me calling the IRS. (–The state coffers of Connecticut and California still chase the rabbit for now.) Meanwhile in New Haven, on February … Continue reading →

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The Way Back

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Tonya

Riding my resolve is like riding a boomerange. Here it is February, and I declared to myself back in December that I would continue to write and post even if I had to go old school . Intentions. Now there’s … Continue reading →

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Details Later

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Tonya

Computer scarcity greatly diminishes the fun of this blogging venture. I’ve been lazy lo these past months and am now digging my commitment out of the trash. If I must handwrite then transfer to various keyboards, so be it. In … Continue reading →

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Our Father

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Tonya

A quarter after nine today found me in church. This is unusual as I follow no religion, and I keep a snug muzzle on my antipathy for glib scripture chasers. I am a hypocrite because I thump my own book … Continue reading →

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New Routine

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Tonya

I went to bed at 9 last night.  Read some.  Woke and rose at 4:30 a.m.  Crazy, right? –First thought wrong.  I’ve been listening to how some otherwise chaotic folk start the day off peacefully.  Actually, I’ve been listening–not doing–for … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Tonya

True to character–defect or asset–I begin without knowing how.  My intentions are to develop discipline, skill and wisdom through writing.  I’ve been learning about this web/blog thing–but neither theory nor PDF’s (ad infinitum) seem to kick my ass into gear. … Continue reading →

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