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Blatherings

Rambling posts about anything else not covered by another category

July 27, 2023August 1, 2023 JES HaysBlatherings

New Responsibilities

I’ve been approached by the local chapter of Sisters in Crime and have decided to step up and take on some extra responsibilities with the board. They need some help […]

July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 JES HaysBlatherings, Inspiration

Movie Review: Indiana Jones

So I don’t go to a lot of actual movies, in case you haven’t noticed. I did decide to try this one, though, because I like the franchise and enjoyed […]

July 5, 2023July 9, 2023 JES HaysBlatherings

What I’m Watching: Christmas in July

So my mystery channel, where I usually watch old episodes of Columbo, Murder She Wrote, etc., has started showing Christmas movies instead. I suppose this is a positive thing, since […]

June 14, 2023June 27, 2023 JES HaysBlatherings

What I’m Watching: Old Western Television

I’ve found a few channels on my streaming service that show old Western TV shows like Gunsmoke, Bonanza, The Virginian, The Rifleman, etc. I’ve been watching those lately because they […]

May 31, 2023June 2, 2023 JES HaysBlatherings

Real Life Money Sinks

I recently got a little extra money from my old job – they cashed out the rest of the stocks I’d gotten (they are an employee-owned company so you can’t […]

May 24, 2023May 30, 2023 JES HaysBlatherings

Writing When Miserable

I haven’t really felt well in a month or so. I suspect the depression is creeping back in because we have had such a dreary, chilly Spring so far. The […]

May 19, 2023May 24, 2023 JES HaysBlatherings

Possible Vacation…

The gang is trying to figure out a way to go to the beach this year, though all of us are strapped for cash. It doesn’t make sense for just […]

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 JES HaysBlatherings, Inspiration

What I’m Listening to: Levar Burton Reads

Found a good podcast for people who like a good story – Levar Burton Reads. In their own words: “The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting […]

February 15, 2023February 18, 2023 JES HaysBlatherings

Behind-The-Scenes Talk: The Cascades

I had my “Behind The Scenes” talk today and it did seem to go well. People looked interested and asked decent questions (one lady asked how much research is enough!). […]

January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 JES HaysBlatherings

New Year’s Greetings

I’m still recovering from the blasted virus, but slowly regaining my energy. Here’s hoping 2023 will be a better year for all of us!

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