Monthly Archives: May 2010

Slugfest

I love slugs. During the late spring and summer, the front porch is a slugfest, and any trips back home after dark end with very careful steps up the sidewalk, looking out for slimy friends. I have been known to … Continue reading

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What goes around comes around.

In 1998, after I got back from my cross-country trip, I had a little gathering at my parents’ house with friends. Here is what I remember from that afternoon twelve years ago. There were sandwiches from Subway and snacks, my … Continue reading

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SPARK 8

The eighth round of SPARK – my fourth time participating – wrapped up today. As is so often the case, the writing that came from it is nothing like my regular writing. I decided to play with a form this … Continue reading

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Say “Cheesecake”

Just when I thought I had nothing to write about tonight, I got the final versions of the photos back from Atomic Cheesecake. Overall, I am thrilled with how they came out, although next time -that’s right, next time- I … Continue reading

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What’s the Buzz?

I was sitting on the couch writing this afternoon, when I heard a buzz from outside. It almost sounded like it was coming from inside the house. That happens a lot, most notably with the captain’s bell atop the play … Continue reading

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Misbehaving Tuesday: Ironic Edition

First of all, yesterday I saw a man pushing a baby carriage full of bananas, and I don’t want to forget that. Second, around 2:15 this afternoon, this was my view. The fact that this is what I was doing … Continue reading

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Guilty Pleasures

Back when I was in high school and everyone was listening to classic rock and jam bands, and inhaling as much pot as they possibly could out at the stop sign* between classes, I was having other ideas about what … Continue reading

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Depending on how much you are like me, this is either the most boring post ever written, or the most exciting.

Today may very well be the very best day I have had since moving into this house three years ago. Lots of good stuff happened in the past three years; there have been lots of successes, hard work, rewards, and … Continue reading

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Post #500: Vanity

This is post #500, and I feel like it should be about something monumental and important, that I should be marking the occasion with profundity and wit. Instead, I am going to write about myself and my shoes and my … Continue reading

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Finished

I finished my web design certificate last night. Briefly, this is what I learned in the certificate program: 1. I am a bad designer. I can lay out a site so it is functional and makes sense, but I am … Continue reading

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