About
“Pied type” is printer’s jargon for type that has been spilled or tossed into a jumble. The old term, like the old type, is falling into disuse — as is yours truly, a retired editor. Increasingly obsolete, mixed up, cast aside — that’s me. This blog is a jumble too, begun as a compilation of several older blogs, each with a specific theme, but now just a hash of whatever comes to mind. Topic du jour, anyone?
Professionally, I logged some 30 years in a variety of editing and publishing jobs; the last and best were 15 years as managing editor of a small medical journal. Politically, I’m a moderate, middle-of-the-road type and a registered independent voter, having washed my hands of both major parties and feeling much the better for it. Personally, I’m an extremely introverted INFJ who spends as much time at this keyboard as anywhere else.
I live in Denver now but spent most of my life in Oklahoma City. Along the way, I managed to pass a few enlightening years in the Northeast and in Atlanta, but I couldn’t wait to get back out west to the mountains and wide open spaces. I’m a mother and grandmother, one of five doctor’s kids, ex spouse of two wasbands, buddy to one dog, servant to one cat, and original owner and driver of a ’93 Mazda MX-6.
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Thanks for stopping by,
Gotcha!
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LOL. Funny lady!
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You’ve been tagged, yo!
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Yipes! Again!?
I had to make a change. I’m no longer at L.L. If you come by you’ll know who this is.
What a delightful blog! Don’t mind me while I poke around in your cabinets. In fact, I’ll stock them with Tums.
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Hi! So nice of you to stop by. You just go ahead and make yourself at home while I put on some tea. Oh, and thanks for the Tums. I just can’t seem to keep enough of those around …
Wow 30, I had no idea you had so many blogs before. Are they still around or have you consolidated all of this into one? I guess we’re all blog maniacs, eh?
Annie
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Yep, I consolidated. They all point to this place now, with no entries of their own. Not sure it was the right thing to do, but at least I’m only writing at one place now.
Saw your comment on WC’s post and you say you crave comments and adoration, so i thought i wander over and leave you a comment and tell you i’ve been lurking for some time!
So consider me “delurked”
Nice place you have here…you’re in my reader
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Oh, *happy dance*!! Welcome, and thank you! See? Delurking wasn’t so painful, was it?
Not too sure about it not being painful. My neck’s been a bit stiff since, but I’ll be ok I think! It had sort of set in the whole peep around corners and duck when needed angle until now!
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Well, take it slow. Don’t make any sudden moves. Maybe keep some heat on it so it won’t tighten up. Or maybe it would be easier to just go back to lurking. Whatever it takes, be good to yourself.
Nice little blog you have here! I’ll make a link to it on my blog.
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Hi, Chris. Welcome, and thanks. I’ll link to you, too.
PiedType,
Wow. This is a very sophisticated forum. I enjoyed reading and I share your carefully considered political views.
I am honored that you have read my blog. Thanks for your visits and perspective.
Dr. B
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Thank you, Dr. B., but it’s mostly just me being a cranky old lady. The next time you drop by, I’m likely to be talking about my dog or my latest computer issue. “Pied Type” is a bit like Forrest Gump’s box of chocolates — you never know what you’re going to get.
Well, that’s what you want. Each one a surprise, but all good. -Dr. B
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Great blog you have here. You made a comment a long time ago on mine and I’m just now getting around to following the link back. I’m adding to you my blog roll, I like your perspective.
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Gee, I have a recognizable perspective?
Seriously, all compliments appreciated. I wish you’d left your URL so I could visit you again and reciprocate on the blog roll.
NVM. I found you.