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Category Archives: stuff that makes me smile
biking to work
today was the last work day for a looooong time that i had no programs and no meetings scheduled. in additon, after a week of biblical-style rain, the weather was beautiful, so i decided to take advantage of these factors … Continue reading
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pinwheels, wheeeee!
earlier this week, i was driving to work along the highway when some flashy stuff caught my eye. i glanced over, and there, in an open field, were hundreds (thousands?) of pinwheels, stuck into the ground in the shape of … Continue reading
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wii-jitas!
so last night we threw our “unpredictably annual” fajita party and had a great time. we saw friends that we haven’t seen for a long time (it’s been a long, cold, lonely winter…) and ate super yummy food. the fajita … Continue reading
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happy birthday to me!
yesterday was my birthday and one of my very dear friends sent me this bouquet at work! what a nice surprise! sadly, shortly after this photo was taken, the stargazer lilies were banished to the backyard because lilies are poisonous … Continue reading
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tiny surprise
yesterday in church, someone handed me this package. it was from my mom! she had been at a conference this week and someone from my church was also there, so she sent this little present home with them for me. … Continue reading
surprise!
i love little (nice) surprises! the other day, when i got to work, there was an inter-office envelope in my mailbox (not unusual) with a box of chocolates and a thank you card from a co-worker (very unusual!). what a … Continue reading
rearranging the furniture of his face
mr. happy stuff has taken to wearing facial hair on a regular basis these past few years. i think it’s because no one at his job cares whether or not he shaves and maneuvering a razor around one’s face isn’t … Continue reading
tiny post
just a short note tonight since i was just about ready to head to bed and just now remembered that i hadn’t blogged yet today. this morning at work, i was talking on the phone and sitting in front of … Continue reading
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origami bugs and happy mail!
a week ago (or has it now been longer?), i received a surprise package in the mail from alkelda. she’s a big fan of origami* and since i’ve been thinking about bugs and buggy decorations for next summer’s library program, … Continue reading
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camp-out
i had a great time at camp-out this weekend. i took my camera along and clicked away (hope i wasn’t too annoying…). highlights of the experience were: hiking with other women and seeing this curly leaf playing boggle and finding … Continue reading
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