Monthly Archives: March 2009

30
Mar, 2009

things that made me smile today

1.  today i rode my bike to work for the first time since last fall.  i did get mr. happy stuff to come give me a ride home, but that was because it was very cold outside after the sun … Continue reading →

Posted in library stuff, spring, stuff that makes me smile | 3 Comments
24
Mar, 2009

the softer side of michigan city

long time readers may recall my trip to michigan city last year.  that visit was all about quirky antique shops (at least for me.  for most of the party guests, including dear mr. happy stuff, the trip was actually about … Continue reading →

Posted in fun stuff, photography, stuff that makes me smile | 2 Comments
18
Mar, 2009

mr. happy stuff rocks

last night when i left work and walked into the warm evening air, i realized that i really needed to take advantage of this weather and either go for a run or a bike ride.  the problem is momentum.  when … Continue reading →

Posted in sporty stuff, spring | 5 Comments
13
Mar, 2009

common threads block(s), flirting with veganism and a travel tip

today i had the blissful pleasure of sewing for several hours this morning and i eagerly dug into the most recent batch of fabric sent for the common threads quilting bee.  lynn sent a very fun set of fabrics, using … Continue reading →

Posted in crafty stuff | 4 Comments
12
Mar, 2009

a little laugh and a delicious dinner

this morning when i walked upstairs to take a shower, i saw a little kitty face in an unusual spot.  she was just sitting there, in the tub, looking at me.  and i just had to take a picture.  it … Continue reading →

Posted in laugh, reviews, yum | 3 Comments
11
Mar, 2009

new needlepoint pattern!

this one took a long time for some reason, but i’m finally done with it!  the design was inspired by jessica jones of how about orange.  last august, she painted these cute little magnets and i just loved the simple … Continue reading →

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10
Mar, 2009

my new nephew

i spent last weekend snuggling my new, squishy baby nephew. and hanging out with his big brother. who is obsessed with balls of all kinds.  (can you see the soccer players that he’s watching?) and inducting him into the big … Continue reading →

Posted in photography, stuff that makes me smile | 3 Comments
05
Mar, 2009

shhh…. a birthday gift for my nephew…

when my sister was younger, she was well-known for her love of the game “memory.”  you know, the one with little cardboard squares in pairs that you’d lay out and each person would take a turn flipping two tiles over, … Continue reading →

Posted in crafty stuff, trip down memory lane | 8 Comments
01
Mar, 2009

a note from a friend and a two concert weekend

yesterday, as i was recovering from a possible migraine (nausea, headache, bleh) mr. happy stuff brought in the mail and told me that i’d gotten a letter.  i opened it and it was a note from a small friend of … Continue reading →

Posted in la la la!, stuff that makes me smile | 2 Comments