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 07, 2009
Member since: Feb 15, 2006

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Andrea's Activities

Andrea commented on the post Flesh of an apple (Saturday writing Essential) by Kushal Poddar 10:11PM EST

"I think there IS a line where the heart and head meet. And frankly, that old line about mental masturbation is a cliche, and utterly gauche and false. I don't think I've heard that merde since high school. . . ." more

Andrea replied to a comment by Andrea Grenadier on Flesh of an apple (Saturday writing Essential) 10:07PM EST

"Oh, no!~ Of course, what I mean was that the poems have been beautiful, thoughtful, incisive, and need no grammar comments or otherwise from me! : - )" more

Andrea replied to a comment by Andrea Grenadier on Flesh of an apple (Saturday writing Essential) 9:18PM EST

"Nice to be here! Sorry I've only been lurking and reading, no comments have been necessary!" more

Andrea commented on the post Flesh of an apple (Saturday writing Essential) by Kushal Poddar 9:02PM EST

"Beautiful, Kushal. I don't see the red as blood, but passion." more

Andrea commented on the post A Seven Day Diary of My Heart (or Why I Haven’t Been Around on Gather) by Barbary Chaapel 5:20PM EST

"Barbary! Thank G-d or whoever, and the doctors, that you knew what to do, had excellent care and a strong constitution! Whew. Sending love and everything else to speed the healing, with lots of hugs. xxx . . ." 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 , 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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Siddartha Pierce , Oct 20, 2009, 8:45AM EDT

Hope you have a wonderful day with not too much headaches!
Much Love and Light,
Siddartha

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Siddartha Pierce , Oct 17, 2009, 9:15PM EDT

Thank you love for a wonderful evening of convo. and your great advice. Looking forward to seeing you in Richmond soon.
Much Love and Light,
Siddartha

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Siddartha Pierce , Oct 17, 2009, 4:30PM EDT

Lol - I am bored no not bored just playing on the computer - you and Boris have inspired me to play on Gather and forget that other site perhaps...I am enjoying myself but I would love to get out of here for dinner. Please give me a ring!

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