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Remembering So I Won’t Forget

Posted on September 11, 2019 by robynthorn

I wasn’t running for my life; I was walking to get my lunch. There weren’t people around me in a panic; I was completely alone. There was no smoke…no fumes. The path was well lit, and I exited to a … Continue reading →

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2013 In Review (How cool is this?!)

Posted on January 3, 2014 by robynthorn

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 1,100 times in 2013. If it were a cable car, it … Continue reading →

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My nonelectrical outlet

Posted on March 29, 2013 by robynthorn

I’ve been sitting here trying to come up with a topic to write about for about an hour now. I’ve had some catchy titles pop into my head such as “Our common thread” or “It’s the little things,” but after … Continue reading →

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Seeing things clearly

Posted on May 20, 2012 by robynthorn

Would you rather be blind or deaf? You have to choose. It’s one or the other. Which would it be? This question is one of many out of one of my favorite time-killing books – The Book of Questions. The … Continue reading →

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I spoke too soon!

Posted on April 21, 2012 by robynthorn

I guess I jinxed myself! I was so excited to have all of my dental work done on April 11th! It had finally happened. I could get back to a regular life with a full mouth of teeth…or not! Only … Continue reading →

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I Believe in the Fourth

Posted on August 22, 2011 by robynthorn

As someone who has gone through the complete infertility roller coaster from the first diagnosis to the last failed attempt at In Vitro Fertilization, I found myself always dwelling on when life began. I know there are many opinions on this … Continue reading →

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Routines

Posted on May 17, 2011 by robynthorn

I can still remember the hula hoop routine I performed to “New York, New York” in the 5th grade.  I also remember the colorguard tryout routine to “Let’s Dance” that I performed back in high school.  Don’t even get me … Continue reading →

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Ode to Petey

Posted on April 26, 2011 by robynthorn

He’s gone.  He’s really gone!!  It’s hard to believe.  After all, he was a part of my life since the turn of the century.  Saturday afternoon, after yet another road trip, we said good-bye to our Petey.  In case you’re … Continue reading →

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It’s Out Of My Hands

Posted on March 23, 2011 by robynthorn

I am the type of person who feels better when it appears I’m in control of a situation.  When this occurs, I am rarely surprised by what is to come as I am usually the one to make it happen.  … Continue reading →

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Direction

Posted on March 12, 2011 by robynthorn

What do you want to be when you grow up?  Think back to your childhood and try to imagine just how many times you were asked this question.  Countless I’m sure!  When you’re young you truly believe you can be … Continue reading →

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Things I Know

Posted on March 6, 2011 by robynthorn

As a continuation of my previous blog about Lessons I’ve Learned, I would now like to present you with Things I Know…which are mostly due to lessons I’ve learned.  Oh well…here you go! Life isn’t fair.  Anyone who tells you … Continue reading →

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Join the Club

Posted on February 16, 2011 by robynthorn

“You’re an interesting species, an interesting mix.  You’re capable of such beautiful dreams and such horrible nightmares.  You feel so lost, so cut off, so alone, only you’re not.  See, in all our searching, the only thing we’ve found that … Continue reading →

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It All Started With A Rotten Banana

Posted on February 7, 2011 by robynthorn

Often I’ll go for a walk or run and lose sight of my surroundings as I get engrossed in what I am listening to which is usually a podcast from Radiolab.  Yesterday was an extremely nice day out.  I walked … Continue reading →

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Random Reasons for Owning an iPhone

Posted on February 6, 2011 by robynthorn

For the last several years I have been the proud owner of an iPhone.  I never thought as I was growing up playing my Atari and talking on my rotary dial phone that I would one day have something that … Continue reading →

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Misunderstood

Posted on January 30, 2011 by robynthorn

“You sick alyumia.”  Doesn’t make much sense does it?  It didn’t to me either, and I’ve probably heard this said about a million times!  This is what I understood Peter Falk (the grandfather) to say in the movie “The Princess … Continue reading →

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Friendship

Posted on January 29, 2011 by robynthorn

I can’t imagine my life without my friends.  Moreover, I wouldn’t want to.  Just knowing there are people out there who can make me smile, who know my heart, who are there to listen, and who love me unconditionally is more comforting … Continue reading →

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Own It!!

Posted on January 27, 2011 by robynthorn

A few years ago I went to work for my neighbor who had started a company out of his home.  Having never worked in that particular industry, I wasn’t sure exactly how to go about completing certain tasks he gave me.  When … Continue reading →

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Fate vs. Coincidence

Posted on January 25, 2011 by robynthorn

A few years ago, after having lived in my current home for a while, I kept noticing a woman who lived a few houses up as she looked very familiar.  Finally one day as she was heading back from my … Continue reading →

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It’s A Right-Handed World!!

Posted on January 23, 2011 by robynthorn

I share something in common with the following people:  Bill Clinton, Richard Simmons, H.G. Wells, Martina McBride, M.C. Escher, Oprah Winfrey, Monica Seles, and Jason Kabakoff (my brother).  All of the people listed above are fellow southpaws.  Yes that’s right, … Continue reading →

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Epiphanies

Posted on January 23, 2011 by robynthorn

There are probably very few people who can tell you their favorite sound.  I am not one of those people.  I know what mine is!  My favorite sound can be heard when someone who has been trying to figure something … Continue reading →

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