Barbara McAlister’s blog

In October Rain (from McGregor Hall, October 18, 2009 - mark this day)

2009-10-18T18:14:00Z

Last night I stopped asking God, "what am I going to do with my life?" I have always had, at very least, a growing desire to DO something for people, something other than decaying behind a desk for the purpose of building a comfortable life....

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Bongo, I've a Feeling we're not in Massachusetts Anymore!

2009-06-27T09:52:18Z

Our transatlantic flight was delayed at least an hour, all passengers on board. The hurricane warning kept a queue of 15 or more planes grounded, our being the last. I didn't sleep much as we crossed the ocean, though I did try, but my excitement ...

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June 9, 2009 - My Bangs are Ninja

2009-06-27T09:33:33Z

Following a 1am packing spree, 2 hours of sleep, 3 ½ hour drive, and 4 hugs goodbye at security, I am now through the gate. Alone at last. Since Friday morning I've been living for this moment, when I would finally turn the last corner of the blu...

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Preparing for the Unknown (this trip is starting to scare me just a little)

2009-03-23T14:15:40Z

I've had since that slate gray morning in November of ham and cheese omelets with Eleni to prepare for this trip. Slowly and slowly I have gathered information, taken down names, read books, made connections, read more books, talked to travel...

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My Bucket List

2009-02-25T02:38:19Z

This is the beginning of my bucket list, but by no means the end... Things to do: Skydiving write a book of poems write a children's book write songs and cut an album play basketball again become a certified personal...

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Will You Stick it Out?

2009-02-02T16:50:28Z

It's the day you say "I do," but do you realize what you are saying? You might be beaming from behind a gossamer veil; or you could be the handsome man with the ring in his pocket and his bride filling his eyes. Whoever you are, you are making the...

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A -Saurus

2009-01-07T21:56:09Z

If I had a Mantasaurus I think that I might call him Boris. Or Loris. Or Horace. Or maybe even James, but definitely not Doris! I would have him wash my clothes, the pots and pans, and wipe my nose. He would be just as good as any man, but he’d be...

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The Best Surprise of the Season

2008-12-30T03:10:49Z

Italy came to me for Christmas. She walked through the door wearing red cord and a black beret, her face still glowing from the Italian summer sun. I had forgotten what vivacity sails in the door just ahead of her. It filled the room and ...

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Into Africa - an imaginary walk

2008-10-10T04:27:56Z

What in the world could possibly run through a Massachusetts country girl’s mind that would urge her to throw herself into the heart of the blazing African summer with only a backpack, a camera, and a notebook, where nothing, not even water an...

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The New Doctor

2008-09-19T03:33:53Z

Well, I'm back. Not in full force, not quite yet. I'm still getting classes, work, sports, and other commitments figured out in such a way that I can settle into the elements of a day. Watch, I'll just be getting the hang of things and then the se...

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