Monthly Archives: March 2006

30
Mar, 2006

reference success! (and other happy stuff)

today, a patron at the library approached me and started in with a meandering request that went something like this, “a few years ago, i saw this documentary on pbs about a man.” and i settled in for the long … Continue reading →

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28
Mar, 2006

a car-free day

i decided to try to make today car-free for me and i succeeded! i ended up biking a total of 29 miles. after doing the aids ride two years ago, that doesn’t seem like a huge number anymore, but when … Continue reading →

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27
Mar, 2006

travel

one time, when my family was travelling, my mom brought along a book of 100 questions that will spark conversations (or something like that) and she flipped through and picked her favorites and we would talk about them. one of … Continue reading →

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27
Mar, 2006

happy birthday to me!!

what a busy weekend! it started with a concert. we went to see “eddie from ohio” at the majestic–a new music venue in town. what a cool theatre! they’ve re-vamped this old theatre so that all of the seats on … Continue reading →

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24
Mar, 2006

pudding cups

i’m not sure why pudding cups appeal to me as much as they do. i never had them as a child. maybe it’s the convenience of single serving packs that don’t even need to be refrigerated (?!). maybe it’s licking … Continue reading →

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23
Mar, 2006

a snapshot of the 60’s

so for this class i’m taking, we have to do some research into underground newspapers of the 60’s. we’ve each been put into small groups and assigned a specific newspaper to do some research on. (the classes before us for … Continue reading →

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20
Mar, 2006

sing it, brother!

yesterday, i biked to church (woo hoo! first time on bike outdoors this year!) and while i was going through the woodsy bit at the beginning, there were a lot of runners and walkers out enjoying the sun. one man … Continue reading →

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20
Mar, 2006

mommy had a little lamb

my mom called yesterday morning. their little farm got a new lamb this weekend! i remember a few years ago when i visited a sheep farm (storytime field trip) and saw new baby lambs for the first time. i never … Continue reading →

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18
Mar, 2006

little yellow flowers

spring is getting nearer. i can tell because the first flowers that come up each year have bloomed! there are a crop of tiny yellow flowers in my neighbor’s yard that i have a perfect view of when i wash … Continue reading →

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18
Mar, 2006

successful baguette

last night, i made lasagna, salad and garlic bread for supper. i came up with this menu about an hour and a half before i needed to have food on the table, so i didn’t have time to make bread … Continue reading →

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