Monthly Archives: March 2011

What is The Maxine?

The Maxine is a funny little kid. Funny ha ha, and funny weird, and funny not-quite-right. She thinks everyone should have a nickname. Even if that name is not applicable, flattering, or pronounceable. For example, she frequently refers to me … Continue reading

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Dear Angry Baker: Spring Accessories

Dear Angry Fashionator, I am lousy at accessorizing. Some interesting decorative accents would go a long way toward spiffing up my Sunday wardrobe. Any suggestions for something(s) classic but fun to pair with a mostly black/gray (and sometimes purple) collection … Continue reading

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Multiple Email Disorder

It’s a for real disease. Just check your handy DSM. (What? You don’t have one of those? Well you should. If not for a fun self-diagnosis, then definitely for diagnosing the ones you love.) I just can’t figure out why … Continue reading

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Everybody Hurts

There was a time when my sole source of music was the radio. Okay, I had some cassette tapes, but CDs were things only my parents could afford. There was not a music scene in my small Alaskan town. But … Continue reading

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Sunday Threads

“Urban Gypsy.” Some of my titles come easier than others. This was an easy one. The bohemian skirt and the denim. I’m really into wearing jackets as shirts lately. Not sure why, but since it got kind of cold again, … Continue reading

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I Turn My Camera On

I couldn’t sleep last night. So after I made the itemized list of everything that needs to be fixed in the house, my failings as a mother, and potential dinners for next week, I started thinking about my camera. I … Continue reading

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Dear Angry Baker: The Pile Up

Dear Angry Baker, Managing Stuff. First, how do you manage all of the clothes and shoes?  The kids clothes end up all over their bedroom floor and then when they “clean up” they throw clean ones in the laundry basket … Continue reading

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The G Word

Sometimes you get to do fun stuff in the name of parenting. Like 2 weeks ago when LegoManiac started asking me about bad words, I called in MB and we had a good discussion about all of the swear words … Continue reading

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Friends of Sunday Threads

Are you kind of tired of me? Yeah, me too. Unfortunately, I never get a break, but you can! Here’s my homegirl, Rosie the Riveter. Let’s just call her Rosie (if you know her, pretend like you don’t know her … Continue reading

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And the Oscar goes to…..

Winning is serious business around here. We prepped the names. Do you see yours?

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