Archive for May, 2009
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May 29, 2009
No CommentsIndexed: Predatory Stuff
I may be a bit infatuated with Indexed. Love...
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May 23, 2009
2 CommentsThe Beginning of Summer, a Garden Update
Today is a big homework day for me, and I have to admit I hesitated a little when Chris suggested taking a break to check on the garden. I am so glad he did! It was a nice change of pace to begin to see the fruits of our labors. So here’s an update to...
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May 19, 2009
2 CommentsEmbrace the Lemon
Let’s face it – the economy is (still) in the tanker, and lots of people are facing really hard times right now. There is a lot wrong with the system, and attempting to tackle the various problems we face everyday can be every bit of overwhelming. As tough as things are, we can do something...
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May 18, 2009
No CommentsRequired Sleeping
She’s quite a bit bigger now now at 8 1/2 months, but Sydney still requires just as much sleep as she did at 14 weeks. I’ve been exhausted lately and have to admit I’m completely jealous of her freedom to take naptime whenever she feels it’s...
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May 15, 2009
1 Comment*8 Things
I recently started reading the Magpie Girl blog – well, yesterday, actually – and I really like it. Rachelle and I disagree on some fundamental things, but I am really encouraged by so much of what she has to say. For example, yesterday Rachelle wrote an *8 Things list of her own self-care essentials. Self-care is...
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May 11, 2009
No CommentsFinish Line is in Sight!
Today I begin the first day of summer classes… and officially my last summer semester. It feels so good to say that. I was marking off courses on the checklist my advisor sent in January, and I noticed that I’ve fulfilled the requirements for one course twice. The English Lit course I took in Fall...
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May 08, 2009
No CommentsDaylilies
It’s been raining again. I’ve been worried about the garden, but I discovered that these beauties are loving the wet weather. They’re in full bloom and so lovely. I wish they lasted more than a day, but I’m enjoying the constant progression of...
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May 02, 2009
1 CommentVintagey Muffin Fun
Today has been a long, long day. We’re almost half-way through the weekend, and I just wrapped up fifteen hours of sewing… In case you haven’t heard, our seven-month-old Lab puppy Sydney has a penchant for tearing into the foam and polyester filling inside our couch cushions. After her most recent escapade on Monday, the...
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May 01, 2009
1 CommentPost-It Note Art by Marc Johns
It’s been a long couple of weeks, and this totally made me laugh, so I thought I’d share it with you. If you have never experienced Marc John’s post-it note artwork, you really need to check out his Flickr stream. http://www.flickr.com/photos/marcjohns/sets/72157594384659839/ Come on, it’s Friday....
