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Confessions of a Geek in Disguise

8FebruarySuzanneJust for Laughs, WritingNC live pbs library documentary history research funny humor laugh joke geek cool

I think I do aÂ passable job of being the ‘normal’ kind of cool, most of the time.Â I’ve learned to temper my penchant for crazy outfits so I can appear professional withÂ an acceptable touch ofÂ creative.Â I mightÂ cut my own hair, but most people can’t tell.Â With a little restraint I can keep a conversation going

Buried in Books, Dreaming of Surf and Sand

31JanuarySuzanne5 CommentsThe Bookshelf, Writing

Certain places sing to the soul, just as is true of books, music and art.Â You could say these places are God’s artistic gifts, made just for me.Â Or, you.Â Which places do the singing depend on who is listening. One of my places is theÂ North CarolinaÂ outerbanks, and–I know this isÂ gonna sound crazy–but I like

Good Morning!

20JanuarySuzanne3 CommentsHome in the Rookery, Just for Laughssunrise pic image morning night owl joke laugh humor funny

Those of you who know what a night owl I am are probably choking on you coffee or OJ. Sorry.Â I’ll give you a minute. But I’m actually discovering a few morning joys…and it’s nice!Â First, there’s theÂ sunrise thing–did you guys know the sun comes up all big and pretty in the morning?Â That it

In Which We Coin a New Verb and Consider a Zoo License

13JanuarySuzanne4 CommentsHome in the Rookery, The Human Conditiongerbil tank pet setup tank-topper animals

I hear there are people out there who don’t like animals, or have no desire to keep a pet.Â I’m even related to a few.Â While I’m sure it must be difficult to sleep at night knowing they haven’t got any pitter-pattering or chicken-scratching feet around their home, I’m here to tell them they can

Happy Birthday, Tolkien and 2012!

3JanuarySuzanneHome in the Rookery, The Bookshelfjrr tolkien birthday lotr hobbit fairy stories biography 2012

I’ve decided to forgo posting my goals for this year, since so many of them are really just a continuation of past year’s goals with the added caveat: No Excuses. Instead, I’m sending outÂ a happy birthday note to a man who has been my friend these many long years, J. R. R. Tolkien.Â Many of

I Wonder As I Wander

15DecemberSuzanne3 CommentsExploring (travel), Home in the Rookeryworld nativity creche denmark russia hungary kenya japan snowmen travel

All my life I’ve had wanderlust–and I’m not talking about going to see the biggest ball of twine in Minnesota.Â Wonderous as that sight may be, many of the places I long toÂ visit are a little further from home.Â I want toÂ breathe the spray ofÂ Angel Falls, spend a night at the South Pole Station, take

For The Triumphant Nano-er in Your Life

9DecemberSuzanne3 CommentsHome in the Rookery, The Bookshelf, Writingchristmas holiday gift writer books craft how-to nanowrimo elements of fiction writing

And any other people on your list whoÂ fit that most impossible of all personality types–writer.Â Of course, maybe you’re way ahead of the game and have all your holiday shopping bagged, boxed, and under the tree.Â But if your situation is a little more like mine andÂ this tree could be your tree– Then here, as

A Tiny Attempted Fib and Tiny Fairy Houses

3DecemberSuzanne3 CommentsExploring (travel), Late Night Questionsagent writer smithsonian museum botanical garden fairy houses train exhibit pics images

I think this may be the longest I’ve ever neglected my blog–nearly two weeks!Â But, at least I have a really, really good excuse.Â I got an— !!! No, I can’t say it.Â Not even as a joke.Â Somebody would be sure to believe me and then word would spread and pretty soon everyone would

Gloating While I Can

18NovemberSuzanne1 CommentHome in the Rookery, Just for Laughsthanksgiving christmas crafts village becca fitzpatrick humor laugh fun joke

Most of you are doing this: Or, some variation thereof.Â After all, Thanksgiving is next week and there are menus to write, food to cook, and guests/travel to plan for. I, on the other hand, have been doing this, and this, which is me setting up my winter village and making winter/Christmas crafts.Â As I

Giving Thanks for My Veterans

11NovemberSuzanne3 CommentsHome in the Rookery, The Human Condition

When people talk about Veterans Day, the image that comes to mind is oftenÂ something like this: And that’s a beautiful example andÂ a fine tribute.Â Today, however, my thoughts are a little closer to home as I think of my Grandpa and my brother, Jake.Â I see each of them standing tall and proud in their

Suzanne Warr

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