Monthly Archives: October 2006

29
Oct, 2006

sisterly visit

this weekend, my sister visited me. she lives about 5 states away and we don’t see each other very often. i don’t think i’ve visited her without our parents being around too since we’ve been married. for some reason, we … Continue reading →

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27
Oct, 2006

things i saw on my run today

a tree with tiny orange leaves and black branches in front of a cream-colored house with a bright orange pumpkin on the steps that was the same color as the leaves a tiny mouse that scampered away from the edge … Continue reading →

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24
Oct, 2006

fall

today i walked past a tree with intricate black branches and tiny, bright orange leaves. the stark contrast in colors and textures made me smile.

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23
Oct, 2006

finally!!!

pidoodle.com has been a limping website for a very long time. i think i last did a partial overhaul on it about 3 years ago before i started making anything other than jewelry. the website was ok for what it … Continue reading →

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20
Oct, 2006

mmmm… falafel….

so today i had hoped to have lunch with mr. h-s, but due to a crisis at his work around lunchtime, he was unable to accompany me. since i already had my heart set on eating out, i decided to … Continue reading →

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17
Oct, 2006

zines, zines, the magical fruit…

yesterday, the much fretted zine program happened. i had four kids show up and i explained to them (to the best of my knowledge) what a zine is.* my greatest fear is that i would get done telling them about … Continue reading →

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15
Oct, 2006

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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14
Oct, 2006

other people’s creativity

i love to throw a good library party. i also love it when other people get into the spirit of the party as much as i do. yesterday, (as some of you may be aware) the final, 13th book in … Continue reading →

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13
Oct, 2006

erm, excuse me but your boob is ringing…

yesterday, i went to a meeting for work where we were giving a presentation to some parents of young children. one of the (grand)parents in attendance was an interesting-looking older woman of asian descent who, despite the cold temperatures outdoors, … Continue reading →

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10
Oct, 2006

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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