Category Archives: On A Personal Note

Giving Back to Bookstores

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Angela Yuriko Smith

The other day I had a conversation with an independent book owner about author signings and it gave me a lot of insight. Her enthusiastic support for the authors was wonderful, but during the conversation I wondered how much do … Continue reading →

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The next twenty pounds…

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Angela Yuriko Smith

The first twenty pounds was easy. I simply gave up sugar, had 310 Shake for breakfast and watched the weight peel off. I didn’t exercise other than walking my dog in the evening. It only took about two months to … Continue reading →

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Yes, writers hear voices…

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Angela Yuriko Smith
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Technical difficulties…

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Angela Yuriko Smith

GoDaddy servers were down today so my window of blogging opportunity passed without me. JUST to say I did keep to my daily blogging schedule, here it is. This is me tired. Had a great day at Cafe Bienville, worked for … Continue reading →

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Final seven days

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Angela Yuriko Smith

I’m on the final seven days of the antibiotic and I’m feeling fantastic. Today I start my new job at Cafe Bienville and I have a few other projects simmering right now. Looking forward to an amazing week!

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Bienville life…

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Angela Yuriko Smith

I will be at Cafe Bienville starting this Tuesday and I can’t wait. Anytime I mention “Cafe Bienville” I hear good things back. Everyone seems to have a story about how wonderful the owners, Matt and Melissa French, are. I … Continue reading →

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Mr. Smith gets the Second Degree

Posted on July 19, 2015 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Mr. Smith tested for his second degree black belt yesterday and received it. He makes it look easy, the way he effortlessly moves through his forms. His kicks are high and solid. He broke through three sets of wooden boards, … Continue reading →

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Celebrate: ATA Tournament Time!

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Angela Yuriko Smith

Mr. Smith competes at the ATA Taekwondo 2015 World Expo today. We are in Little Rock, Arkansas so he can compete. Right now he holds the titles for the 7 state Songham Taekwondo District Champion in the south east region … Continue reading →

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Friends in the Dark

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Angela Yuriko Smith

June—what a month! My cat died, my car got rear ended, work nearly killed me and I had two flat tires on my scooter… but… that cat was a good friend for 15 years, the girl who rear ended me … Continue reading →

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We Are Stronger

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Angela Yuriko Smith

It’s been a rough month as I have struggled with some professional decisions, but then today Mr. Smith helped me remember something very important: I am stronger than this. I haven’t been able to eat or sleep much due to the … Continue reading →

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