Author Archives: Carissa

07
Oct, 2005

pumpkin steamer!

today i met a friend for lunch and shopping. we stopped for a cup of coffee (it’s suddenly very chilly here!), but i don’t really drink coffee, but they made me a wonderful drink using pumpkin spice flavoring and hot … Continue reading →

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07
Oct, 2005

pepper birds

yesterday, on my drive home from work, i saw a beautiful, undulating, peppery cloud of birds. i love to watch those giant flocks of birds. the way they all move together. the way the cloud of them always reminds me … Continue reading →

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05
Oct, 2005

cute dogs

i walked out to get the mail (again, it’s about a mile–long story) at work and met a pregnant woman walking three dogs. one appeared to be a black and white bulldog and two (who were sharing a leash) may … Continue reading →

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05
Oct, 2005

geez.

so, i learned awhile ago about a new magazine being started up. i’m looking forward to it, but i’m not exactly sure what it will be like. the promos look good! i love the website design. if only i could … Continue reading →

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05
Oct, 2005

cornflake leaves

the leaves are beginning to turn. today in my car, a wind blew a sprinkling of yellow cornflake leaves past me. pretty.

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03
Oct, 2005

i made this!

my mom taught me how to sew when i was growing up. i learned many things from her (like it ‘s probably a good idea to stop sewing if you get sleepy. otherwise, sometimes shorts get sewn together upside down. … Continue reading →

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29
Sep, 2005

“european” bakery

after i got home from my most recent (as in second ever) european trip, i began an earnest search for a good source of delightful bakery goods. i visited each of the bakeries in the area that claimed to be … Continue reading →

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29
Sep, 2005

it gives you wings

yesterday, the red bull guys stopped by the library “in honor of national library card sign-up month” and gave us (the staff) some free samples of red bull. i spoke with mr. happy stuff about this and he said that … Continue reading →

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27
Sep, 2005

an ode to bananas

“bananas are my favorite food to eat. [bananas, bananas, bananas] they’re long and yellow and i think they taste pretty sweet. [bananas, bananas, bananas] i have to say they’re my favorite after-school treat. [bananas, bananas, bananas] bananas are my favorite … Continue reading →

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26
Sep, 2005

my wish came true!

sunday was another happy melancholy rainy day and i loved it! i stayed inside all day and sewed crafty things and read my book (see librarian’s log) and listened to another book while i sewed. my kitty kept me company. … Continue reading →

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