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Shana McLean Moore's Blog
October 31, 2009
- I’ve discovered a fun new hobby in revisiting some memories of my youth through the pop culture markers that framed them. Whether these memories are triggered by old songs, movies, television programs or books, it’s fascinating to take them in again a decade or two since they were the must see, hear, or read of their time. It all started when I sat down to watch “The Wizard of Oz” ...
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October 27, 2009
- I’ve always been a holiday kind of girl. I just love the good excuse to step away from the same old, same old and embrace the reason to feel festive. Yes, I realize that more evolved beings don’t need Hallmark to tell them when to be joyful. But the reality is that as much as I love fun, it often feels like the most optional item on my to-do list. What hit me recently is that I am ...
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October 12, 2009
- It was such a thrill to "perform" at Litquake last night! I had been daunted by the performance aspect for weeks. I kept wondering why it wasn't just called a "reading." Did they actually expect me to bust out a soft shoe dance between paragraphs to liven things up? Now that I have experienced it, however, I understand why they bill it that way. When the lights are dim, the ...
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October 4, 2009
- I was so very fortunate to meet one-on-one with our own Ivory Madison this weekend. As proof that her impressive bio is matched only by her generous and genuine spirit, she agreed to mentor me before my very first Litquake reading this coming weekend. (Shameless plug alert: Red Room’s Katie Burke and I will be reading on Sunday, October 11th at 7 PM in the Make-Out Room.) I really was ...
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October 2, 2009
- “Life is a journey, not a destination.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson “It’s the climb.” – Miley Cyrus A grown woman who’d like to be taken seriously should probably seek her inspiration in quotes from the likes of Ralph Waldo Emerson, but I’m not afraid to admit I prefer teen pop tart Miley Cyrus. Until Ralph can give me a jaunty tune to go along with his nuggets of wisdom, ...
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September 23, 2009
- From time to time I like to think about what I’ll be remembered for when my kids are old enough to have children of their own. I’m sure it’s because my brother and I still giggle at our shared memories of some of Mom’s best lines. The woman was basically the June Cleaver of the 70s, which means she lived and breathed for her family, but would occasionally indulge in a couple of ...
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September 2, 2009
- It’s that time of year again and the feelings are bittersweet, aren’t they? You know, something like the taste of a summer strawberry dipped in dark chocolate, or the last sip of strong coffee where the teaspoon of sugar settled. Just as our taste buds welcome the soothing union of contrasting flavors, our mixed feelings about the kids going back to school hang in balance like two ...
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August 28, 2009
- There seem to be phases in life when you need to go it alone to prove your independence, ponder your path, or just generally figure things out.These phases, I’ve discovered, are for the young. By the age of 30, it seems like every one of us Lone Rangers should find not only our Tonto, but an entire posse of sidekicks who will take on the black-hatted bandits that come our way. Because we ...
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August 25, 2009
- Don’t you just love a good “Aha!” moment? There’s nothing like that glorious instant of understanding when the “Huh?” becomes “Duh!”Whether it’s a fact or formula that you’ve struggled to comprehend or an emotional breakthrough that crystallized what really matters to you, the newfound clarity is welcomed—if not downright celebrated. At the age of 41, I’ve had enough of ...
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August 6, 2009
- I am something of a closet “passionist.” While I write about my lofty aspirations from time to time, I hesitate bringing the subject up in social conversation for fear of the awkwardness that usually transpires after my declaration. As sad as it is to say, I find that most people I know who have hit middle age have long surrendered even a watered down version of their dreams and ambitions. ...
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July 31, 2009
- The older I get the more I appreciate a live performance. I suppose I want to be razzled and dazzled beyond the scope of my DVR. Whether I pay top dollar to see a commercial extravaganza like the American Idol concert tour, or sit for free in my own lawn chair to cheer on the 60 kids brave enough to participate in our school’s all-inclusive talent show, I am drawn to a spectacle that is fueled ...
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July 28, 2009
- While I realize I would look far cooler and more professional if my celebration of this news sounded more like a refined golf clap than a Raiders' fan's "EFFIN YEAH," but, people, I will be reading at Litquake! And I may even colorblock paint my face half black and half white as I chug this celebratory beer... okay, chardonnay.In the interest of full disclosure, I will admit that I am ...
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July 25, 2009
- I was just interviewed by a local photographer turned community blogger, and am so grateful for the experience. Perhaps it's because I'm a Libra, but I just love a win-win situation. The photographer, Charlene Chavez, is obviously trying to build her photography business by interviewing people she finds interesting in her community, and I finally have a professional photo of myself to use on my ...
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June 30, 2009
- Lenny Kravitz has become my official spokesman for summer. Because each time I have the sweet pleasure of packing my bags for vacation, all I want to do is sing the chorus to “Fly Away.” “I want to get away, I want to fly away…yeah, yeah, yeah.” While it might be more exotic to actually fly somewhere new, in this economy I am grateful to just drive away… yeah, yeah, yeah. In ...
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June 18, 2009
- “In summer, the song sings itself.” – William Carlos Williams Though the calendar won’t mark the official beginning of summer for a few more days, the glory season begins for most of us the minute the last school bell sounds for vacation. Truth is, the school doesn’t even need to ring the final bell. The administrators could just listen, instead, for the collective sigh of ...
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