Author Archives: Carissa

10
Nov, 2006

thunder snow!

sudden snow shower today. very wet, heavy snow. but the weirdest part was the thunder and lightning. rather surreal.

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09
Nov, 2006

two left feet

the other morning as i was getting dressed, i pulled on my boots, stood up and realized that something didn’t feel right. i had put my boots on the wrong feet! silly me. so i sat down, pulled them off … Continue reading →

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06
Nov, 2006

happiness is…

getting foot rubs clearing out your closet of less-loved clothing willing models for pidoodle photos making cards with other people’s (less familiar) stamps and supplies boggle at midnight reading before you fall asleep reading before you get out of bed … Continue reading →

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03
Nov, 2006

ahead of schedule

this is very strange for me. i have completed three assignments for class that aren’t even due yet. in fact, i only have two more assignments plus some short readings to complete between now and the middle of december when … Continue reading →

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02
Nov, 2006

edible orchid

yesterday, i attended a library conference lunch and workshop. when my lunch selection arrived (a giant slab of lasagna and half a stalk of broccoli-steamed) there was an edible orchid on the plate. everyone had one. i didn’t see anyone … Continue reading →

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29
Oct, 2006

sisterly visit

this weekend, my sister visited me. she lives about 5 states away and we don’t see each other very often. i don’t think i’ve visited her without our parents being around too since we’ve been married. for some reason, we … Continue reading →

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27
Oct, 2006

things i saw on my run today

a tree with tiny orange leaves and black branches in front of a cream-colored house with a bright orange pumpkin on the steps that was the same color as the leaves a tiny mouse that scampered away from the edge … Continue reading →

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24
Oct, 2006

fall

today i walked past a tree with intricate black branches and tiny, bright orange leaves. the stark contrast in colors and textures made me smile.

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23
Oct, 2006

finally!!!

pidoodle.com has been a limping website for a very long time. i think i last did a partial overhaul on it about 3 years ago before i started making anything other than jewelry. the website was ok for what it … Continue reading →

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20
Oct, 2006

mmmm… falafel….

so today i had hoped to have lunch with mr. h-s, but due to a crisis at his work around lunchtime, he was unable to accompany me. since i already had my heart set on eating out, i decided to … Continue reading →

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