Category Archives: fun stuff

28
May, 2007

fajitas & films

last night, mr. h-s and i hosted our annual(ish) fajita party with fajita meat from h-e-b in san antonio (stored in our freezer, just waiting for the right time for the party). what a great time! what great food! we … Continue reading →

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01
Apr, 2007

i’m baaaack!

okay, i’m finally back and more or less recovered from my whirlwind trip and i thought you might like to see some pictures of the baby. let’s see how he’s doin’…. oh, he’s gettin’ sleepy. shhhhh….. if we’re quiet, maybe … Continue reading →

Posted in fun stuff, sporty stuff, spring, stuff that sparks a glow in my soul, trip down memory lane, yum | 1 Comment
10
Mar, 2007

hooray for animated shorts!

no, not clothing you wear on your legs that moves of its own accord, short animated films. i get such a kick out of them. when we watched the oscars (the first time i’ve ever watched them in their entirety) … Continue reading →

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29
Dec, 2006

back to life, back to reality

there is something lovely about being away from work and routine for so long that when you return it feels strange. like you’ve abandoned your rut for a little while and coming back to it, find it to be (slightly) … Continue reading →

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02
Oct, 2006

free patterns

as you may know, i love free stuff. and i love really cool free stuff even more. this pattern is my most recent favorite free find. if you know me and very recently had a kid or are immenently going … Continue reading →

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09
Aug, 2006

forgetful me

my brain has been dropping a lot of details and appointments lately (can anyone say, “end of the summer library program”?) and that’s most of the time not a good thing (many apologies to my softball team whose last game … Continue reading →

Posted in fun stuff, summer | 1 Comment
03
Aug, 2006

of rats and mice

so last night as i was cleaning up some beets to pickle them, i noticed that the roots on them looked just like i would imagine the tails of the three blind mice to look (am i a children’s librarian … Continue reading →

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25
Jun, 2006

the people who dance in the air

this afternoon, i went to see a performance by cycropia. normally, i’ve seen them every year at a local park festival where they “dance in the tree.” but this performance was in a soon-to-be-renovated old factory. there were some really … 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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18
May, 2006

invisible dog

just one more reason i love my job. today, at a meeting, i was given an invisible dog on a leash. it’s part of a skit we’re planning to do when we talk to the schools about being a part … Continue reading →

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