Andrea Grenadier

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The Basics

Location: Alexandria, VA
Hometown:

Alexandria
Gender:

female
Birthday:

August 23
Sexual Orientation:

straight
Relationship Status:

single

Profile updated: Oct 11, 2009
Last signed in: Nov 19, 2009
Member since: Feb 15, 2006

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Andrea's Activities

Andrea pinged Siddartha Pierce Nov 19, 2009 10:04AM EST

Andrea was pinged by Siddartha Pierce Nov 19, 2009 4:50AM EST

Andrea commented on the post I Talk to Myself by Ron Hall Nov 16, 2009 8:16PM EST

"Hey, Ron! Very funny! I was thinking about that great definition of repartée when I read number 3: Repartée is something you should have said five minutes ago. Cheers!" more

Andrea replied to a comment by Barbary Chaapel on At War in This Century Nov 16, 2009 7:01PM EST

"Thanks, Barbary! I write for my lovely friends, especially you. : - )" more

Andrea commented on the post I don't fear the clowns and Histrionics of Fox News and the Radio. But I confess to be scared of Charles Krauthammer and Fred Barnes. by Vicente Duque Nov 15, 2009 9:51AM EST

"Amen! Ignorance is catching, and these two need rabies shots." more

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About Me

People say I'm:

WHAT people?!
Describe Yourself:

Interested in music, poetry/writing, art, photography, science, politics, and maintaining equilibrium and passionate engagement in life.
On Gather, I'm Looking For ...:

Connection to like-minded souls, people passionate about writing and life, possibly an online writing group for poetry, and photography-sharing.

Interests

Favorite Music, Artists, Genres:

All kinds of rock, new alternative, chamber music, opera, classical, world.
Favorite Books, Writers, Genres:

Too many others to mention, but must include "Pride and Prejudice, " my Chicago Manual of Style, Roget's Thesaurus (Third Edition), Jane Austen, Laurie Colwin, Michael Ondaatje, Alice Munro, Naguib Mahfouz, Bruce Chatwin, lots of Greek poetry, Neruda, the classics, many poets, from ancient to Keats to modern, especially Galway Kinnell.
Favorite Movies, Actors, Genres:

Old black-and-white classics, like "The Philadelphia Story, " anything with Audrey Hepburn, great documentaries, great stories, old "Masterpiece Theatre" series.
Favorite TV Shows, Actors:

Don't own a TV! I know what they are, though.
Interests and Activities:

Writing, reading, walking, thinking, walking and thinking at the same time, taking pictures, cooking, art museums, travel, well-meaning foolishness.

Affiliations

Political Affiliation:

Very Liberal
Religious Affiliation:

Jewish
Employers:

American Councils for International Education (current), Public Broadcasting Service, Association of Public TV Stations, Development Exchange.
Colleges:

Mary Washington College (now the University of Mary Washington)
High Schools:

T.C. Williams H.S., Alexandria, VA
Other Affiliations:

One of the semi-finalists in the Peter Taylor Prize for the Novel (2005) for my first book (still unpublished), "The Journal of My Plague Year."

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Siddartha Pierce , Nov 19, 2009, 4:50AM EST

Hey there - hope you were able to enjoy your weekend out and about! Back from the countryside for the next week or so. Hope you are feeling much better. Would love to hear from you although I know you are really busy but do please stay in touch.
Much Love and Light,
Siddartha

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Atticus *., Nov 14, 2009, 8:20AM EST

Good Morning Andrea!

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Siddartha Pierce , Nov 12, 2009, 4:55PM EST

Still hoping you are feeling better. Isn't this weather here miserable! Aye yi yi! Take care. Hope to chat soon.

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Siddartha Pierce , Oct 25, 2009, 10:05AM EDT

Thinking of you today and hope you are feeling better at least a bit.
Much Love,
Siddartha

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El Toro Bravo de Amor, Oct 24, 2009, 12:38PM EDT

Only hours remain before I have to go to a dinner party I'd rather not attend. Think man think!

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Atticus *., Oct 24, 2009, 10:05AM EDT

Hey Andrea! I'm off to the gym. But I wanted to say Thank you so much for your response to my question yesterday. You are a true friend. And thanks for joining in my prompt today! I love your part/comment.

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Siddartha Pierce , Oct 23, 2009, 7:36PM EDT

Well that is definitely a positive way to look at it. Beautiful thoughts!
Be well and get plenty of rest.
Much Love and Light,
Siddartha

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Siddartha Pierce , Oct 23, 2009, 6:51PM EDT

Wow, worse than I could imagine...hang in there and keep up the good vibes! I will give you a ring on Sunday once I am settled back at home.

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Siddartha Pierce , Oct 23, 2009, 10:43AM EDT

Sorry to hear about your back - hope you get well soon. Will fill you in with more details this weekend. Is there a good time to call?

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Siddartha Pierce , Oct 23, 2009, 8:06AM EDT

Are you working hard? Me too, out here enjoying the countryside at the same time though. Hope you are well. Thinking of you.
Siddartha

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