Monthly Archives: June 2006

clean house

i think that one of the nicest side effects of having a house full of people coming this weekend is that (at least for now) my house is the cleanest it’s been (all at one time) for a long time. … Continue reading

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chimes

yesterday we went to pick up the car from the repair shop. we had taken it to the dealership for this repair and they have a “clock tower” outside on the grounds. amusingly, this clock tower plays songs with a … Continue reading

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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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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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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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curled up kitties

when they were kittens, my two cats were frequently curled up together, sleeping or just hanging out. now that they’re older, they tend to hang out in different spots and occasionally have large fights. today, i caught them curled up … Continue reading

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curb farmer

i am such a garbage gazer. when i go running or for a bike ride and i see people’s trash out on the curb, my eyes are always checking out their non-bagged items. i mean, the furniture-type trash. i can’t … Continue reading

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music at the farmer’s market

i think i’ve mentioned before that the farmer’s market that i like to go to on weekends often has musicians along the edges. it seems that in the past year those musicians have become more varied and prolific. whereas i … Continue reading

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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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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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