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9 Feb, 2012

solo business lunch: té house of tea

When I gave notice at my last job, a lot of people naturally asked me what my plans were, and when I told them that I was planning on working for myself, they were incredulous. "You?!" they would invariably respond. "I don't see it. You're ...

17 Jan, 2012

random thoughts: on the wide world and why it matters

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I remember having a conversation with someone a few years ago, mentioning how embarrassed I was that I really couldn't name all of the countries in Europe, or Africa, or even Asia. "I mean, if you mentioned a country name, I can probably tell you ...

6 Dec, 2011

the lean and hungry type

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Song: Maneater, as performed by The Bird and the Bee

4 Dec, 2011

list #29: how to jumpstart the christmas spirit when you've been too busy to think about it

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1. Note with horror that Christmas is a mere three weeks away, and you've done absolutely nothing to prepare. 2. Briefly consider not decorating this year for Christmas. 3. Remember that you're a mom, and not decorating for Christmas ...

6 Oct, 2011

on reading and kindred spirits

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At Alex's new school, as part of her homework she is required to have a parent to read to her every night, and she turns in a report about what was read. For the record, Alex is an ace reader; however, the idea is that we're supposed to read ...

26 Sep, 2011

eventide*

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"Mom, wanna go outside with me and blow bubbles?" "Okay. Can I take some photographs?" "Sure!" Images: Photographed with my Nikon D300, 50mm lens. aperture 1.4, shutter speed 1/1250, ...

12 Sep, 2011

apology muffins, and you don't have to call me "reverend"

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I lost my temper with Alex today. She was wrong and out of line, but my reaction far outweighed the crime (my patience had worn very thin), and I'm having one of those days where I'm seriously beating myself up well and good about it. Guilt is a ...

11 Sep, 2011

imagine

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"I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have ...

8 Sep, 2011

old fashioned

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Despite my admitted love and adoration of the internet and the connections it enables, last night I was reminded that there are certain things for which I will always be terminally old school. For example: I will always love a handwritten letter ...

6 Sep, 2011

the world wide web

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So the first session of the Chookooloonks Path Finder is underway, and so far, so lovely. It's a ton of work, but I'm having such a great time doing it, I feel like I've won the lottery. I'm definitely planning on having another session, so ...

5 Sep, 2011

end of summer chillout

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Today's Labor Day in the United States, sort of the unofficial end of summer. Here in Houston, there's been a bit of a break in the incredibly oppressive heat this weekend, so even the weather seems to have gotten the memo. We spent yesterday ...

2 Sep, 2011

back to routine

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4/52 for my self-portrait challenge. Incidentally, I bought the top three bracelets at Amani Ya Juu in Nairobi, when I traveled to Kenya with ONE. Amani is an organization that trains marginalized and refugee African women in various crafts, ...

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