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Friday, November 3, 2006
Knowing that we're going to die, sooner or later, doesn't bother most of us. That is, until we get much closer to death. Then we start thinking about it. more »
by Tera Patricks • Posted at 5:26 PM • Filed in Category:
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(2) Reader Comments • Permalink • Email It Thursday, September 7, 2006
Numbers are interesting. They're precise, not difficult to remember the order, and seem to find their way into everything. Life is a numbers game. more »
by Tera Patricks • Posted at 2:30 AM • Filed in Category:
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(2) Reader Comments • Permalink • Email It Saturday, August 26, 2006
Who cannot love kittens or puppies? Their natural antics bring a smile to everyone. So it is with little boys. more »
by Tera Patricks • Posted at 6:15 PM • Filed in Category:
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(11) Reader Comments • Permalink • Email It Wednesday, August 16, 2006
What makes a good life? Family? Food? Fun? People? Power? An education and career? Good health? All of the above? more »
by Tera Patricks • Posted at 2:00 PM • Filed in Category:
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(10) Reader Comments • Permalink • Email It Friday, August 11, 2006
To a dying person, not having to wait around just to watch a favorite TV show is one of the benefits of TiVo. more »
by Tera Patricks • Posted at 9:21 AM • Filed in Category:
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(12) Reader Comments • Permalink • Email It Monday, June 19, 2006
I'm tired. Sometimes I sleep for days at a time and can't remember much of anything. Other times I lie awake, seemingly for days on end, and remember everything. more »
by Tera Patricks • Posted at 7:30 PM • Filed in Category:
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(6) Reader Comments • Permalink • Email It Saturday, May 20, 2006
I'm not much of a beer drinker, though I've had my moments. The taste and variety of beer varies tremendously, but I've never become accustomed to warm. more »
by Tera Patricks • Posted at 4:30 PM • Filed in Category:
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(7) Reader Comments • Permalink • Email It Thursday, May 18, 2006
I can't sing and I can't dance, but I like rock 'n roll. If I could sing, I would be Sarah McLachlan. Her songs are the perfect match of voice and lyric, melody and meaning. more »
by Tera Patricks • Posted at 1:00 PM • Filed in Category:
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(5) Reader Comments • Permalink • Email It Tuesday, May 16, 2006
I don't subscribe to a particular or singular philosophy of life, and it's probably too late in the game to go searching for one. Adopting a philosophy is much easier looking back than looking forward. more »
by Tera Patricks • Posted at 2:35 PM • Filed in Category:
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(8) Reader Comments • Permalink • Email It Saturday, March 11, 2006
I'm starting to think more about the daily decisions I make. Gone from the pantry is Peter Pan Peanut Butter (Creamy). Too much sugar. Also gone is Arrid Extra Dry. more »
by Tera Patricks • Posted at 2:00 PM • Filed in Category:
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(10) Reader Comments • Permalink • Email It Saturday, March 11, 2006
I've been a sci fi fan since I was a little girl. I never bought the stereotype moms in Ozzie & Harriet, Leave it to Beaver, or Father Knows Best. I liked the short skirts in Star Trek. more »
by Tera Patricks • Posted at 12:00 AM • Filed in Category:
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(3) Reader Comments • Permalink • Email It Monday, March 6, 2006
At last count, I have 27 clocks, and 11 watches, and one alarm clock. I think I need the alarm clock but I'm not sure why. more »
by Tera Patricks • Posted at 2:00 PM • Filed in Category:
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Tera Talks is my personal log of news, reviews, and commentary, updated daily at the speed of life.
Tera Patricks
Editor's Note
Before her death in August 2006, Tera passed a personal journal to her closest friends.
Her journal is filled with hundreds of entries; thoughts, commentary, essays, and perspectives. Select journal entries have been edited for Tera Talks.
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