Category Archives: summer

19
Jul, 2006

a buddha of my own

this morning, miracle of miracles, i was alert early enough that i had time to go for a run before work and before it got hot. this is really my favorite time to run, but i’ve been having trouble with … Continue reading →

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17
Jul, 2006

cool dry breeze

nothing much feels better, after a long, sweaty run, than a cool dry breeze during the last stretch.

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08
Jul, 2006

full house

wow. what a crazy week it’s been here in the happy household. i had a total of six houseguests–my bedrooms were all full and there were non-bedrooms that had to be called into use! i had a fabulous time. my … Continue reading →

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23
Jun, 2006

funky films on the roof

tonight was the last in a series of friday night rooftop film screenings downtown. it’s a new series where they show a set of avant garde films to people sitting on blankets and chairs on the roof. i wasn’t sure … Continue reading →

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23
Jun, 2006

firefly fields and finely freckled froglings

last night i went on a bike ride. as i was biking along and smiling at all the tiny baby bunnies that sat nibbling clover beside the bike path, i realized how much i enjoy my “summer treadmill.” the winter … Continue reading →

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16
Jun, 2006

mulberries in the park

today on my run, i went through the park near my house. i noticed that the ground was littered with purple spots under one of the trees and looked up to find (to my delight!) ripe mulberries! so, i stopped … Continue reading →

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14
Jun, 2006

first firefly

i saw my first firefly of the season last night! i told mr. happy stuff about it when he got home on his bike and he said, “me too! and then i hit it.” (but he said he doesn’t think … Continue reading →

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14
Jun, 2006

bouncing ponytail

i’ve been thinking about cutting my hair short again, but there are a few fun things about longish hair. i like being able to pull it into two ponytails, or twist it into a clip and out of my face, … Continue reading →

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12
Jun, 2006

woodpecker sighting!

so i’ve been hearing lots of woodpeckers lately–while i’m out running or in the woods camping, etc.–but i’ve never been able to see them. today, i was enjoying a particularly leisurely lunch on my front patio, reading a magazine, when … Continue reading →

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11
Jun, 2006

rhubarb sauce

i may never make a rhubarb pie again. with my last batch of rhubarb (which might have been enough to make one pie–but a bit skimpy), i made rhubarb sauce. basically, just rhubarb and sugar and bring to a boil. … Continue reading →

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