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Slammed with the flu--not feeling my best. That explains my lack of witty Twitter banter lately. What's my excuse for the rest of the year? 6:05 AM May 24th via web
My #FridayReads is THE SUNFLOWER by Simon Wiesenthal. 4:48 AM May 18th via web
Better health through coffee? Cheers! health.com/health/gallery… 5:39 AM May 17th via web
If I can find the tools I need, I'll put up some shelves in my home office today: #patience #perseverance. 5:04 AM May 17th via web
Great review. Beautifully written. Fascinating subject. RT @edyong209 @theatavist The locked-in woman moving a robot arm? 4:59 AM May 17th via web in reply to edyong209
The physical equivalent of some mss I've edited: RT @SimonCoopa: I call it the office cupboard of doom. :) twitter.com/SimonCoopa/sta… 4:44 AM May 17th via web
@kpwerker Ooh! Exciting. Good luck! 11:19 AM May 16th via web in reply to kpwerker
Perhaps I can help? @nerddotis RT @FakeEditor Where can I find a freelance copy editor... 12:13 PM May 15th via web
I think I need to try a standing desk, à la @KOKEdit. Channeling my inner Laurie Partridge might keep me focused. And awake. 8:31 AM May 15th via web
Familiarizing myself with my latest project: copyediting a text on teaching music to children. 9:49 AM May 14th via web
My #FridayReads: Just started THE SUNFLOWER by SimonWiesenthal. #thoughtprovoking #bookclubselection 6:11 AM May 11th via web
Who's Afraid of Sendak's Stories? npr.org/2012/05/09/152… 5:53 AM May 10th via web
When the villian isn't all evil. If we can see his/her motivation. RT @FridayReads What makes a villain a convincing villain? 6:22 AM May 9th via web in reply to FridayReads
That's the default position, isn't it? RT @mcsweeneys We probably don't have to say this, but to be clear, we are big fans of @neiltyson. 8:12 AM May 8th via web
Colbert's brilliant interview with Maurice Sendak: colbertnation.com/the-colbert-re… #letthewildrumpusstart #ripmauricesendak 7:46 AM May 8th via web
So sad. I loved him so! nytimes.com/2012/05/09/boo… #letthewildrumpusstart #ripmauricesendak 7:39 AM May 8th via web
Thank you, @HeatherMOConnor. I believe I've found my new anti-procrastination mantra! #byebyeshinyobjects 11:26 AM May 7th via web
@HeatherMOConnor They were great tips! I just realized the irony of WHY I was reading it once I was done and had to get back to work. :) 9:41 AM May 7th via web in reply to HeatherMOConnor
Just procrastinated by reading an article about not procrastinating. Thanks @HeatherMOConnor & @christinekane ow.ly/aKspq 9:30 AM May 7th via web
Good, busy weekend with family. Today's goal: Copyedit a journal article on engineering. Then maybe clean-up on a textbook chapter. You? 4:28 AM May 7th via web

Name Catherine M. Albano
Location Webster, NY
Web http://www.yourwo...
Bio A freelancer who experiences occasional bouts of cleverness and inspiration, I edit, proofread, and write--not necessarily in that order.