Author Archives: Carissa

20
Jan, 2008

back in the saddle again….

i am happy to say (with just a little bit of caution and wood-knocking) that the sporty me is back!  i was forced to take a hiatus last fall due to a running injury (likely due to too-old shoes–apparently 3 … Continue reading →

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07
Jan, 2008

one wintry sunday

fog drip, drip, melty crepes ham, cheese and avocado one with chocolate, banana and nutella, one with lemon and sugar windowsill still life beef and beer stew (adapted from rachel ray’s magazine) and a thick slice of homemade bread.

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04
Jan, 2008

lovely little bits

there are so many nice little happy things that have happened recently that have not yet made their way to my blog. partially because i wish that i had a photo to go with each one and sometimes i just … Continue reading →

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02
Jan, 2008

librarian’s log 1/07

the seems:  the glitch in sleep by john hulme and michael wexler another bid to try to write a “hot series”… this one is about the secret world that controls everything in the world we know–weather patterns, sleeping, our five … Continue reading →

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31
Dec, 2007

home again

we just got home from a long trip out east. we spent a few days on my parent’s farmette, enjoying hiking in the woods, learning woodworking techniques with my dad (i made him teach me how to do things using … Continue reading →

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15
Dec, 2007

let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

aaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. my paper is written, my chapter is written, my displays are done, my class is finished….. and it’s snowing outside and beautiful and peaceful. i went snowflake hunting this morning with my camera. here’s my favorite shot: i plan … Continue reading →

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14
Dec, 2007

little things that thrill librarians

the next five days of work are (with only one small exception) completely free of programs and/or meetings.  this is the one miraculous week of each year when this phenomenon occurs.  this year, i’m choosing to celebrate by weeding the … Continue reading →

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11
Dec, 2007

knuckling down (or is it buckling down?)

take your pick. i’m tired of editing my own words. actually, today was all about spilling the words onto the page. the next time i have a chance to dig into this big paper will be wednesday morning and i … Continue reading →

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06
Dec, 2007

hawaii? who knew?

so, not being a big fan of sunburns, itchy sand in my suit and salt-stiff hair, beach vacations have never been particularly high on my wishlist. but when your husband has an uncle who lives in maui, and all of … Continue reading →

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23
Nov, 2007

mostly local

this year for thanksgiving, we decided not to travel.  we were able to spend time with mr. h-s’s parents last weekend, so we didn’t feel totally deprived of family connections.  instead, a large group of friends gathered to share a … Continue reading →

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