Monthly Archives: August 2011

Thoughts While Sipping a “57 Chevy”

Posted on August 28, 2011 by emilydnelson

It is at the title suggests: *Re-reading Pride and Prejudice. I am discovering what I like very much about Elizabeth is her depth and humanity. It is to Austen’s credit that her characters are so well rounded, a subject which … Continue reading →

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Well it’s Been a Long Day

Posted on August 26, 2011 by emilydnelson

I am going to be glad for the end of next week – the end of summer camp. And while that does mean I’ll be unemployed (and I’m significantly poorer than I’d have hoped for, given my illness, camps being … Continue reading →

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The Bible Clearly States: No Gay Vehicular Parking

Posted on August 23, 2011 by emilydnelson
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Poem 2: Untitled Love Poetry

Posted on August 21, 2011 by emilydnelson

You want a love poem, huh? Not a platonic one, a REAL love poem? You got it. Feel free to suggest a title. I know, dear heart, The love I bear thee be not love. Yet what other name be … Continue reading →

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Fan Mail!

Posted on August 17, 2011 by emilydnelson

An email I received from Douglas Rife of “GravelySpeaking” Emily, Thank you for reading my blog, gravelyspeaking.com, and giving it a thumbs up. I read your s and thoroughly enjoyed the discussion of generals of the North and the South. … Continue reading →

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Brief Nerd Rants: Longstreet FTW

Posted on August 13, 2011 by emilydnelson

Among Southern revisionists, two of the favorite figures to canonize are Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. Nathan Bedford Forrest was pretty chill for a while until the whole “KKK” thing made him no longer PC. Yes, the group that … Continue reading →

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Stars for Dark Hearts

Posted on August 12, 2011 by emilydnelson

It was always my stated opinion and worry that whenever Cassie “went,” Cleo would not be far behind, in a tragedy fashioned off of “Where the Red Fern Grows.” This was not entirely fantastic in thought – Cleo was ALWAYS … Continue reading →

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A Quick Thank You

Posted on August 8, 2011 by emilydnelson

I was going to put this off and gripe about people who don’t realize how special dogs are – but I have had maybe five reactions like that, and so, so, SO many more that are not only compassionate, but … Continue reading →

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More on “Women Behaving Badly.”

Posted on August 7, 2011 by emilydnelson

Devaluing Rape. I am reposting this for several reasons: 1. It’s something that isn’t about Cassie. 2. I have many friends who have been raped. 3. I even have a friend who has been wrongly accused of rape. 4. Hanna … Continue reading →

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In Memorium – Part II

Posted on August 7, 2011 by emilydnelson

As many photos as I could find (I know we’re missing some), in chronological order, of Cassie’s life. It’s really simple – I’m figuring out the new WMM, and I don’t think this needed a bunch of effects or text. … Continue reading →

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