Author Archives: Carissa

what do you have going around in your head?

i think i may have mentioned before that i usually have a song going through my head. pretty much always, in fact. occasionally, i have a word or phrase that runs through my head–usually because i like the souds of … Continue reading

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wild turkey

i saw a wild turkey by the road this morning on my way to work. those things are huge!

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an oxymoron

if such a thing is possible, today’s happy is sort of a melancholy* happy. it’s a gray, rainy day (which we’ve had very few of this summer), there’s a hint of fall chill in the air and all i want … Continue reading

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give me your opinion!

ok. i’m trying out a new style of photographing the jewelry that i make and try to sell. go to this link and then come back here and tell me if you like the new pictures better than the old … Continue reading

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orange pumpkin moon

my favorite moons are the giant orange pumpkiny looking moons when they’re just above the horizon. last night, as i was driving home, the moon was orange and big and beautiful. the face on it was so clear. i only … Continue reading

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bargain of the month

i found a silpat baking mat at the dig-n-save today! if you’re not familiar with this, my favorite bargain-hunting ground, it is basically the “outlet store” for one of the local thrift store businesses in town. if items do not … Continue reading

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mini-tri!

i have successfully completed my first sprint triathlon!!! for those of you not familiar with the term, it is a race that begins with a quarter-mile swim, continues to a sixteen mile bike ride, and concludes with a 5K run. … Continue reading

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pretty stuff

i went to the bead store twice last weekend. i haven’t been there for a long time, but for some reason, i got inspired. this is one of the results of that inspiration. it’s a bit of a departure from … Continue reading

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new library display

ok, so how cute did this turn out? here’s another shot. these are all kids that i took pictures of at work, not stock clip art kids or anything. several of the kids came in today and saw the display … Continue reading

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new library display

ok, so how cute did this turn out? i just love decorating the library! here’s another shot.

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