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I can't trace back where these were stolen from. So sue me.
Time Travel
What were you doing . . .
1. Twenty years ago?
A. Twenty years ago, in 2005, I would have been writing for the local newspaper and having a fine time of it, too. I so enjoyed that work. I loved dealing with all of the people, I liked investigating things, I enjoyed writing historical pieces and learning about how things used to be. I liked deadlines! I liked seeing my byline in the paper. I liked feeling like I was contributing to my community by ensuring folks knew what was going on around them. It was like teaching but without the pain of students and grades.
2. Ten years ago?
A. Almost to the day, I was working on an involved article that made me miss the work I was doing in 2005, because by then the work had slowed down considerably with the influx of more internet and print editions of newspapers were dying.
3. Five years ago?
A. Five years ago, we were in lockdown from the Covid-19 pandemic, still. Thanks to this blog, I know that I was home, and my husband came home early and scared me so much that I threw a piece of bologna at him (apparently, I was in the midst of making a sandwich).
4. One year ago?
A. We saw the Northern Lights! They came all the way as far south as we are and then some. They weren't vibrant green, but they were red, and they were splendid.
5. Yesterday?
A. We went to the farmers' market and bought a hanging basket. Then we watched it rain. Since we are in a drought, that was a happy occasion.
Bonus! What will you do tomorrow?
A. I'm taking a relative to have blood work done.
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Newspapers are SO important! Indeed, journalism in general is. I've been subscribing to several online, inc. The Guardian. And I even buy my local paper every day, even though it's getting pricey.
ReplyDeleteI've NEVER seen the Northern Lights even though people in my metro have; too much light pollution in the city, I guess...
I love your beautiful header! That is cool how you can go back in time to see what you were doing. I would have to go to my old blog and see what I was doing. We had rain too and we also need it. Enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteI especially like your answer about teaching without the grading. And the Northern Lights are spectacular to see.
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