Monthly Archives: December 2009

Pounding the Pavement

Posted on December 16, 2009 by laurenflax

I have applied for ten or so jobs, with two more to go tonight. While I was out for a walk this afternoon -might as well enjoy that luxury while it lasts- I saw this on the side of the … Continue reading →

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Miscellaneous Tuesday

Posted on December 15, 2009 by laurenflax

After my mopey fork revelation on Saturday, I spent some time getting quiet about life. I had a few nights of dreams about backbends, smoking, and the number 380. I came to two decisions: 1. Sometimes, the truth sucks, but … Continue reading →

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Onward, Upward, and Acrossword

Posted on December 14, 2009 by laurenflax

Today began a frenzy of job applications. After one scam on craigslist, some painful moments composing cover letters, and a long walk during which I lamented the potential end of my time working (mostly) at home, I was reminded of … Continue reading →

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MIA

Posted on December 12, 2009 by laurenflax

Sometimes it’s the little things that get me. I read Dave Troy’s most recent blog post, and didn’t really think much of it, other than that it is a bummer that I live in a neighborhood completely unfriendly to bikes, … Continue reading →

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Misc. Friday

Posted on December 12, 2009 by laurenflax

Or Saturday, by the time I get around to clicking “publish.” I. Both dogs are sleeping. Right now would be a great time to put a Santa hat on one of them and take a picture. I can’t believe that … Continue reading →

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Spinning

Posted on December 9, 2009 by laurenflax

There are few things more exciting to writer me than the moment when a story starts to take on a life of its own, and spins off in a direction I didn’t expect. It’s awesome, except when I think I … Continue reading →

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Winding Down

Posted on December 9, 2009 by laurenflax

Everything is slowing down. We’re less than two weeks from the solstice now, and I am trying to remember exactly how it was that I did things like get up and go to a job that was not in my … Continue reading →

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Serendipity

Posted on December 6, 2009 by laurenflax

Every now and then, some piece of information comes along at exactly the right time. In this case, as I am half-seriously considering a second (or third, or fourth) career in erotica, a completely unrelated bit of web surfing turned … Continue reading →

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S/PCHP

Posted on December 5, 2009 by laurenflax

As we grow up there are certain tasks that we must face, no matter how unpleasant they may seem. With the privilege of being a mature and independent human being, there comes responsibility, to ourselves, our world, and our families. … Continue reading →

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Snow Day

Posted on December 5, 2009 by laurenflax

This is one of my favorite sensations: sitting in my house in the morning, laundry spinning in the dryer, snow falling. Even when I can’t see the snow, there is this snow awareness; the difference in the light and the … Continue reading →

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