Monthly Archives: April 2010

Sneak Peak

A couple of weeks ago we braved the unseasonably cool weather and got our family pictures taken. (Fingers crossed that we don’t look freezing in every single shot).  I just got word from Libby that the pictures should be here … Continue reading

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Experiment

I have kind of a mean, nagging inner voice. Some days I would say it was like living with Estelle Costanza, other days like hanging out with Jadis, the White Witch.  I’d like to kick these two out because the … Continue reading

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Signs

1. Checking the weather 10 times a day. 2. Not being able to identify bands/singers of pop songs. 3. Being rude on the phone because I can. 4. Finding myself seriously confused by certain fashion trends. (as in, shaking my … Continue reading

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Misdemeanor

It started while I was eating rice for lunch. Suddenly I am a 7 year old girl, just home from school. All I want is a bowl of rice. Plain white rice with just a touch of salt sprinkled on … Continue reading

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Movie Watchers

So a few weeks ago I had a bunch of friends over to watch A Room with a View. Classic chick flick, right? Surprisingly, those of us that had seen it before were far outnumbered by newbies. It was great … Continue reading

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Refashion Victim

I’ve recovered.  Great discussion last night with the heretics about acedia. And now, without further ado (thanks Sir Gamesalot for correcting me): Maxine in her newly refashioned dress. It used to be my shirt. It never fit me quite right, … Continue reading

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Roll With It

I’m hijacking this post. My cute little title was supposed to be an intro to the crayon rolls I’ve been busting out lately. Here’s the thing, I don’t feel cute or crafty or really happy right now. In fact, it’s … Continue reading

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Fashion 911

What to do when there is nothing to wear? I’ll tell you my secret: Rip off someone else’s style ideas. I do it all the time. I’ve wandered around in my closet for a few minutes and nothing is coming. … Continue reading

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I want to do this….

This is going to send me on a picture hunt this weekend.  Click through to check it out:

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Food, Glorious FOOD!

Image from NYT I’m hungry as usual. A couple of food things have been going on with me lately. Recently I flipped through Michael Pollan’s handy pocket guide Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual to remind myself about real food. Isn’t … Continue reading

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