Category Archives: stuff that sparks a glow in my soul

family reunion

i just got back from a whirlwind trip to oklahoma for our bi-annual family reunion. what a great time! everyone (oh, except for one cousin’s spouse who i still haven’t met yet and am convinced that he’s imaginary) showed up! … Continue reading

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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

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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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reading a book in one sitting

ah, luxury of not having any pressing deadlines! this morning, i picked up the newest gerald morris book (see librarian’s log 12/06 for a review) and started reading. this is my favorite way to start the day. about halfway through … Continue reading

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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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art!

so… have i ever mentioned on this blog that i would like to start a (very slowly acquired) collection of art by real artists? (i.e. not posters of famous paintings or stuff i make myself — which may or not … Continue reading

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little hugs

today, after storytime, a boy who is always very quiet and reserved but who has been coming to my storytime since january approached me afterwards with a book and wanted me to read to him. afterwards, his mother told me … Continue reading

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baby photographer

so my very good friends who just had a baby agreed to allow me to come in and try taking some “arty” pictures of him now while he’s still brand new. here he is at five days old. these two … Continue reading

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travelogue: weekend at the lake house

it’s amazing how many more interesting weekends this summer has contained now that i don’t work most saturdays. (i’ve also visited the farmer’s market less frequently, but i can make do) this past weekend, a friend generously opened up his … Continue reading

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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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