Author Archives: Carissa

12
Dec, 2005

special orders

the last time i called “really cool stuff” (the store in ohio that is carrying my pidoodle line of products) they answered the phone with a chorus of “we love your stuff!” how affirming! then, they had special request orders … Continue reading →

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08
Dec, 2005

coincidence

so i was just logged on to weboggle to play a few rounds and, lo and behold, it appeared that my good friend across the pond, galetea, was playing the same game! we actually got the same score, so my … Continue reading →

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07
Dec, 2005

goodbyes

today i told my storytime families that i would be changing jobs in january. while i wouldn’t say that having to say goodbye to them was in any way a very happy thing, i will say that it was gratifying … Continue reading →

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06
Dec, 2005

salt on my car

here in the cold cold north there is frequently salt on the road. which equals salt on my car. which is not necessarily a happy thing. but this evening, as i was pumping hard earned cash into my gas tank, … Continue reading →

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06
Dec, 2005

signs with lights out

i sometimes get a kick out of reading store signs that have some of the letters burned out. my most recent two favorites were sears with the first “s” unlit and michael’s frozen custard which had become “micha zen custard.” … Continue reading →

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06
Dec, 2005

mmmm….. eggnog

tis the season for eggnog. the drink that could be made year round but makes money by only being available during the holidays. oh yum.

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05
Dec, 2005

i want the truth!

ok, flashback to electric company. my co-worker today was telling me that one time someone mistakenly called her “ruth.” her name is nowhere near “ruth” so she was trying to figure out where this person came up with that wrong … Continue reading →

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05
Dec, 2005

i want the truth!

ok, flashback to electric company. my co-worker today was telling me that one time someone mistakenly called her “ruth.” her name is nowhere near “ruth” so she was trying to figure out where this person came up with that wrong … Continue reading →

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05
Dec, 2005

new job!

i start a new job in january. i’ll still be a children’s librarian, just at a different library. i love my job (i think i may have mentioned this once or twice here) and am sad to think of leaving, … Continue reading →

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05
Dec, 2005

free flowers!

today, i stopped at j. kinney florist (the one with the cats) to pick up flowers for my boss’ birthday. i chose some lovely purple anemones and lysanthus (sp?) and i asked about some cut orchid stems that were sitting … Continue reading →

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