tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71033253365990791872011-08-13T01:32:10.782-05:00hezzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889382062918857141noreply@blogger.comBlogger711100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103325336599079187.post-38477835770731665672011-08-12T22:34:00.002-05:002011-08-12T23:06:42.126-05:00

...since I embarked on being self-employed. And in the process, I have completely re-imagined who I am, how I do it, and why. I thought I was just going to be doing the same work but with an inconsistent flow of money and no benefits. The flow of money is inconsistent, that's certain. Some larger companies have Net 90 payment terms and it is no fun waiting that long to get paid. But it has forced

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Next week marks six months to the day since I lost my job, had a minor panic attack and embarked into a new world of self-employment. I had fantasized about taking the leap and discussed it with friends who had already made the jump; but to be perfectly honest, if I hadn't been shoved out of the nest, I may have never done it. It became very clear within a week of looking for work that I would

hezzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889382062918857141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103325336599079187.post-77861976019131699922010-06-02T11:45:00.006-05:002010-06-02T13:01:51.954-05:00

I love Jane Lynch. Her role in Best in Show as a lesbian dog trainer is on my all time favorites list. My love for her has moved me to try and watch Glee a few times. I made it through one full episode, and even though I was on the computer for most of the show, I found it difficult to watch. This is a show about high school and it feels like a show about high school. Enough said.So I had a mild,

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Finding ovarian cancer early means a survival rate of 60-90%, except that we don't know how to find it early…yet. My mom participated in some early research that didn't contribute to her survival, but hopefully moved us closer to an effective screening tool and more survivors. The news in this article is just a blip on today’s newsfeed, but this is huge, my friends, huge. Survival

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In case you haven't heard, we had a flood.If you weren't here it's a challenge to explain what it was like. Friends and family from all over have asked me to describe it and it's hard to explain.I have one snapshot: Sitting in my dry, relatively unaffected house, on the sunshiny day after the rains, I am watching continuous flood coverage on the the news. While providing an aerial view of

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I met up with Rebekah at City House, where she is the pastry chef extraordinaire. City House is an amazing restaurant in historic Germantown (which always makes me want to call it City Haus). The interior is a beautifully renovated house and former art studio of Alan LeQuire. The exposed brick walls, wooden beams and two rustic wood fired-ovens warm the modern clean lines and stainless-steel

hezzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889382062918857141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103325336599079187.post-91952998433958012232010-01-18T20:48:00.003-06:002010-01-18T20:56:47.330-06:00

A few girls came over Saturday to make fascinators. Nobody was convinced that it would be easy, yet everyone left with a finished product. It was so fun, my only complaint is that we didn't have enough time. We also got scoop on Rebekah's wedding plans and Maggie's pregnancy (well, we know how that happened).

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The kind of poverty that Haitians live in is difficult for me to imagine. Struggling under the weight of so much suffering already, I feel helpless when looking at the damage and suffering of the recent earthquake.Americans respond to these tragedies by giving, because we can give. It's a good thing. When these disasters occur, we are encouraged to give to the Red Cross, and many do. Sadly, the

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I don't think we are awkward enough.Awkward Family Photos .com is hard to top.

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On Sunday night I attempted to stay up after 10:30 for the second consecutive evening. There are really only two reasons I would do this: 1) for the Old School Skate at Rivergate, or 2) to support the little rock star.This time, it was the little rock star. He was selected to be in the Battle of the Bands at the Muse. We didn't know when he would go on, so I arrived at 8:30 and sat through many,

hezzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889382062918857141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103325336599079187.post-86774285175710473792009-12-21T19:51:00.007-06:002009-12-21T20:38:05.922-06:00

After a sweet and lovely Christmas/Anniversary party with family and friends, I ventured to stay out past 10:30pm. Scott and I went to the Cannery to see the big rock show. I was excited to see the Ettes and Scott was looking forward to Silversun Pickups. It was a great night for cool rock chicks from the Chrysse Hynde School of Rockstar Cool: Coco and Poni of the Ettes, Nikki from SSPU and

hezzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889382062918857141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103325336599079187.post-72344694147788078892009-12-17T20:30:00.004-06:002009-12-17T20:50:59.322-06:00

So many times in the last few weeks I have thought about resuming my blog. Save a few posts, I have contributed nothing to it this year. I would like to see myself be here more in 2010. I also have some goals to achieve in the next year and I think making a connection to blogging again might help me work toward them.So, since October I have...won a Halloween costume contestturned 40 (and had a

hezzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889382062918857141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103325336599079187.post-32825095443327382472009-10-27T23:31:00.002-05:002009-10-27T23:36:51.992-05:00

Have to wait for copies? Take over the passport photo area (don't forget masks).

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I fell in love with this island, its rainforest, its beaches, its people, its history and I can't wait to go back. Next time, I will wear a mask on the plane ride home and avoid the nasty cold I brought back. And there will be a next time.

hezzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889382062918857141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103325336599079187.post-41365607936881295522009-06-29T13:11:00.005-05:002009-06-29T14:05:33.511-05:00

Until I faced the death of someone who was a part of the fabric of my life,I thought I understood the impact of a death. I had lost my great-grandmother and my granpa, a childhood friend died from a drug overdose when we were 21. I knew what death and grief looked like, it was just a part of life. I did not understand the impact of a death. I didn't understand it until I did.Everytime someone

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I am not a festival girl. I don't like hippie scenes. I like to sleep in a bed. Even the word Bonnaroo bugs me a little. These are just a few of the reasons I would not be a likely bonnarooer. The Beastie Boys and a promise of bathrooms & showers in VIP camping made me a wary attendee. I had the best possible guide, my friend Scott, who is a Bonnaroo veteran. He told me scary stories about

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I have had a few breaks in the saga of too much work. My sweet friend Keme came from San Francisco to Tennessee for her Daddy's birthday. We had a little city-fun with friends in Nashville before heading out to Charlotte on Saturday. Keme's daddy, Charlie Bonnett (who I wrote about here), has a little junk store in Van Leer, TN and he likes to say "well...I'm just country". He's one of my

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...and the main one is that this has been my view for many hours,most days. I always expect a little ramp-up time when I have a new job and this one is no different. Just when I felt like I was getting to a plateau, I got sick last week. So, just a little bit longer and I think I will find a good work/life balance. I have had a few good adventures lately: namely the ecochic swap, were I scored

hezzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889382062918857141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103325336599079187.post-72337088919883360072009-03-28T23:52:00.006-05:002009-03-29T00:05:54.883-05:00

I never would have wished to lose my job in November, or find out my boyfriend was engaged in some interesting extracurriculars. But in that brutal cleaning out (and it was brutal) new things came come in. Things better than I imagined, more than I would have bargained for, and much more than I feel I deserve. I am waking up excited about what I'm doing and grateful for a paycheck I still can't

hezzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889382062918857141noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103325336599079187.post-11850788809638753012009-02-11T16:37:00.007-06:002009-02-11T17:15:31.922-06:00

Life has been tough lately. I was laid off from my state job in November. I ended my relationship in early December only to find out later that month he'd had another girlfriend for five months. These outside events have triggered some inside events that are shall I say... less than fun.The job and the boy needed to go. I am clear on that. Knowing that hasn't made the transition smooth or less

hezzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889382062918857141noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103325336599079187.post-14132154398465069792009-01-06T02:10:00.005-06:002009-01-06T02:17:44.378-06:00

I miss my hooping friends.I miss my hooping classes.It's too cold most days to hoop outside.So I signed up for the next round of classes AND I signed up to hoop the half marathon in April. I wonder if I will have time to learn new tricks with all of this endurance hooping?

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I thought that perhaps because I lost my mom when I was 29 that I would not be dealing with anymore death and sickness for a very long time. But you never really know when it's coming. I know that it is just another part of life, but I choose to pretend it's not most of the time.One of the collateral events of  losing my uncle was that my Granma's care had to be re-arranged. She is not in the

hezzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889382062918857141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103325336599079187.post-17591334331093784142008-09-08T13:46:00.002-05:002008-09-08T13:59:53.068-05:00

Many of you have heard me speak about my wonderful Uncle Lew. I wrote about him in this blog last year. Sadly, he died last week; at a rather young age, and way too soon for me. He was fantastic with a capital "F" in more ways than I could ever adequately express. I'd like to think that it is from him that I get my extreme silly streak, biting sarcasm, and penchant for placing things on my

hezzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889382062918857141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103325336599079187.post-22620012693150492202008-06-17T13:49:00.002-05:002008-06-17T13:53:03.591-05:00

I have been known to enjoy a nap from time to time (OK, almost daily), so I was tickled to see this in the Boston Globe. For all the info, click here.

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for more info about the eclipse, go here.to listen to a bad 80's song about total eclipses of the heart, go here.

hezzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889382062918857141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103325336599079187.post-49256021911563090752008-01-28T17:06:00.000-06:002008-01-28T17:56:33.184-06:00

I recently renewed my Netflix subscription and at the top of my old queue was Born Into This, a documentary about Charles Bukowski that I've been wanting to see for a few years.This film documents his brokenness and his brilliance very well.My favorite Bukowski poem, read by Harry Dean Stanton, from the film.

hezzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889382062918857141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103325336599079187.post-43818420583085370982008-01-22T14:17:00.000-06:002008-01-22T22:04:54.342-06:00

I can't believe that it had been so long since I saw these girls. Our Sirs adventure was over six months ago! A lot has happened since then and it was very difficult to stay on task with any crafty things, with all the catching up. Jen and Beth did manage to get some quilting done while Shona and I chatted a lot and knitted a little. Shona showed me a new drop stitch that I will

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I have always been the sort to have great ambitions and ideas, goals and dreams, but find myself falling short of my lofty visions. I have dealt with this over the years by telling myself that it was ok to fall short because working toward something and falling short was far better than giving up on conjuring the plans which propel me into some sort of action that I might otherwise spend watching

hezzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889382062918857141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103325336599079187.post-17960037473180780442007-10-25T23:23:00.000-05:002007-11-05T13:18:03.436-06:00

I'm not 40...yet, but I will be 38 on Friday. I have to say that getting older has been a wonderful experience for me. A few wrinkles and lumps are a small price to pay for knowing myself better and feeling comfortable in my skin. Every year I discover deeper contentment and happiness, even when things aren't easy. I enjoyed Susan's 30th Birthday List and her original inspiration for the list so

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It is still hovering in the mid-80's, but I think fall is coming. Seeing all of this yellow and gold at the produce stand made my heart sing.

hezzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889382062918857141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103325336599079187.post-23220428469459268762007-09-12T20:20:00.001-05:002007-09-26T22:01:29.367-05:00

I'm often writing about my little adventures out in the real world, but today I am going to share some of my most visited and favorite stops on the internet.The most hilarious ecards I've ever seen, anywhere.The life hacks and productivity advice at 43 Folders by Merlin Mann, make me work smarter, plus he often makes me laugh. Merlin writes about productivity from a Getting Things

hezzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889382062918857141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103325336599079187.post-74069012396187441312007-09-12T13:42:00.000-05:002007-09-12T18:38:47.564-05:00

I forgot to bring my camera, which was probably for the best, since I tend to break cameras when near a body of water. I shot my pics with a disposable camera and Toni shot most of these with her digital camera. As you can see, we had a lot of fun and a lot of quiet relaxation. Not represented in the pictures are all of the wonderful meals we enjoyed. Every morning Dwight cooked a breakfast feast

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Amazing how busy one girl without a job can be. Looking for a job is a full time job (and worrying about not having a job takes up some time too) and I have been doing many assorted things to make a little money here and there. My massage table has been seeing more bodies than it has in over a year and it has been good to reconnect with bodywork and making people feel happy. I have also enjoyed

hezzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889382062918857141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103325336599079187.post-13129195548412277242007-08-13T13:56:00.001-05:002007-08-13T16:51:01.543-05:00

After reading Merlin Mann's latest series of posts (I am a little behind on my Bloglines) on The War on Clutter, I realize that I have missed a fundamental concept in de-cluttering. I confuse "organizing" with de-cluttering. Just because I sorted that pile of junk into three smaller piles and it is now in neatly labeled containers, that does not mean that I have cleared significant space

hezzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889382062918857141noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103325336599079187.post-63642564078984789562007-08-05T16:59:00.000-05:002007-08-05T17:38:44.432-05:00

I have delayed responding to this "8 things about me" tag from Shona. I am filled with dread when tagged, but I have enjoyed Beth and Susan's responses, so I am grudgingly and guiltily responding (although I am with Susan, I'll let the tagging die with me).1. I like jelly-belly jelly-beans, especially the sour ones.2. I have been cutting my own hair since I was five and I cut my bangs to the

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I finally got around to doing something with this great fabric I found at Goodwill. My original intention was to use it as a bedspread, but it's one of those 70's fabrics with the vinyl fused to the back, which makes for a less than comfortable and very heavy blanket (how did people sleep under those?). When I tried to make pillow shams for my big square pillows, I couldn't move the fabric around

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hezzawezza Things have been a bit rough lately. I had a break up that left me rather down and I got fired a little over a week ago. Whenever I go through a difficult time, I am always reminded of how wonderful my friends are, and how kind people who don't even know me very well can be. I have had tremendous support, encouragement, and numerous acts of kindness (like this bouquet from my

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I spent Saturday on a fabric mission to Sirs in Fayetteville with some fantastic new friends (Beth and Jenn) and my old buddy Shona. We did a lot of driving, but the miles flew by with lots of good conversation, crafty idea-sharing and the kind of talk girls have when they get together. I forgot my damn camera! but Shona was kind enough to share hers with me and she documented the journey quite

hezzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889382062918857141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103325336599079187.post-20302725351436106872007-07-12T01:20:00.000-05:002007-07-12T01:22:18.166-05:00

The problem is not that there are problems. The problem is expecting otherwise and thinking that having problems is a problem.-T. Rubin

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July 1 - 7 is the 6th annual celebration of Independents Week celebrating independently owned businesses everywhere. I know that I prefer the unique businesses that make my town mine and I encourage everyone to support those businesses where you are with your dollars. Our local independent record store Grimey's, posted a great article about this very thing this week. I have to add to their list

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Whatever you have planned for this Saturday between 5pm and 7pm, drop it and come to East Park for World Hoop Day. Our Nashville community can get involved in this fun event with a worthy cause thanks to HoopRama HoopDiva Supreme, Sunny Becks. It's FREE FREE FREE and there will be hoops on hand if you don't have your own. Come to watch or come to play, just be there! All of you (and you know who

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“Trying to fulfill our desires is like carrying water to the sea; a never ending task and ultimately completely useless.” This Buddhist perception of attachment rings true to me as I have pursued many of my own ideas about what I want straight into the gates of frustration and misery.But “What if your desires are holy?”, this is the question Rob Brezny asked last week. Normally I scroll thorugh

hezzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889382062918857141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103325336599079187.post-23734689394775618962007-06-14T21:04:00.000-05:002007-06-14T21:09:44.406-05:00

sometimes there's nothing else to say

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If you realize that all things change, there is nothing you will try to hold on to. If you aren't afraid of dying, there is nothing you can't achieve. Trying to control the futureis like trying to take the master carpenter's place. When you handle the master carpenter's tools,chances are that you'll cut yourself.-Tao Te Ching

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not much.

hezzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889382062918857141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103325336599079187.post-68623385821968866812007-05-29T12:28:00.000-05:002007-05-29T14:17:25.348-05:00

I have not been blogging, that's for sure. I have been extremely stagnant in almost every area of my life for weeks, maybe even a month or more. I've started plowing through the backlog of "stuff I'll do later" and just doing it. There's no other way, just start where I am. I got thrown off track and out of my routine with some out of town work, a crisis of sorts, and a couple of weeks of sinus

hezzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889382062918857141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103325336599079187.post-54191144768035518902007-03-26T23:24:00.000-05:002007-03-26T23:44:11.032-05:00

I love my Sugarloop prints, and I finally got them on the wall. They make me feel happy. I need a little happy right now.I've also gotten back into the groove with my photoblog.That also makes me happy.

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My friends Shona and Rebekah had booths at the Mafia show so I went to show my support. I got a little carried away, there were so many really neat things. Beth Howard had the most amazing handbags, I will have to get one this spring. I love her giant tote bag, I wish I could show you a picture, but it's not up in her etsy store. I think she sells them faster than she can post them on her store,

hezzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07889382062918857141noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7103325336599079187.post-38305464874407999122007-02-28T11:52:00.000-06:002007-05-15T15:23:45.450-05:00

It's been quite some time since I posted, but I promise I have some excellent reasons.First, I got an opportunity to move into a new role at my company and have been busy doing both the old & new job for awhile.Second, I have a sweet fella in my life and he's been in town a lot recently to spend some time with me (I'll be there in a few weeks).Third, I have started assisting my hoops teacher at

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This is my Uncle. Need I say more?

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After taking a little break from blogging last week, I'm back and ready to officially commit to the Wardrobe Refashion challenge.The PledgeI, Heather, pledge that I shall abstain from the purchase of "new" manufactured items of clothing, for the period of 2 months. I pledge that I shall refashion, renovate, recycle preloved items for myself with my own hands in fabric, yarn or other medium for

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It's tax time, deadlines at work are looming, and my personal bizness to-do list is growing. So I'm going to take a break from posting this week and give these areas of my life some attention. I hope to return next week feeling very accomplished and having cleared some space on my internal hard-drive, fresh for blogging. In honor of my own current battle through resistance, I am posting one of my

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My insanely wonderful package arrived a day ahead of Mr. Stearns. It contained many wonderful things, including an Eggleston book, the new Amy Sedaris book, teas from Chinatown in San Francisco, and fancy Australian salt. My most beloved item would have to be the Grey Gardens box set. I have had the Netflix Grey Gardens for over a month, now I can send it back. I really like this newly released

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My friend Keme is in town from San Francisco and we have been having some good country fun with her family in Charlotte. Pork Chops on Saturday night with the fun squad, breakfast at Jarman's Market on Sunday morning, and Tuesday night her Daddy's Antique Auction in Van Leer. Charlie (Keme's Daddy) let us dig for treasure at the auctionhouse Saturday night. I found some great scarves,a cart with

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If you have a Goodwill outlet in your town, you should really check it out. They get all of the merchandise that didn't sell at the regular Goodwills...and it is unbelievable what you find. Clothing is priced by the pound ($1.49) and shoes are $1-$1.99, housewares start at at .25 and furniture is rarely over $20.It's funky, it smells weird, and you have to dig through bins to find the gems, but

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I did two shows at the office today. Nobody seemed very impressed. Only Gina from across the hall was interested in trying the hoop. It's ok, I don't need any outside encouragement, my love for the hoop is a deep love.

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My friend Shona got an extra calendar from a trade with Misselz, and oh how I love it! It is sold out, so I feel very fortunate to have it gracing the wall of my little studio.Speaking of Shona.. have you seen her gnome shirts? They are nothing short of fabulous. I am buying one for myself and a couple as gifts. I suspect she is going to sell out of these pretty darn quick, so get while the

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My friend Vaile is so enamored with yarn, that she gave herself carpal tunnel syndrome within a few weeks of picking up needles. I'm happy to report that she has recovered and is knitting at a slightly more sane pace (and she has learned how to hold "loose"). The great thing about teaching people to knit is that they often knit you something as a thank you. This weekend Vaile presented me with

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While 70 degree days in January aren't that uncommon, I don't recall ever seeing actual blossoms on cherry trees until at least April.Cold front is rolling in...cherry blossoms aren't long for this world.

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Ever since my twenties I have been a distinctly pear-shaped girl. Even when I was very thin, I still had my hips and my longish torso just accentuates the bottom of the curve. I don't mind being shaped like this, it's supposedly a healthier shape to be than the "apple" shape. I'm used to taking in the waist of every pair of pants I buy and reaching for the a-line skirts. I also like the

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Today I went to a thrift store that I have driven by many times, but haven't stopped in. It will be added to the regular rounds. No clothing, but lots of buttons, some pins, a little bird & a little pitcher, an embroidered tea towel, a Thai cookbook, pillows, fabric...good finds. Also found some sweaters for felting projects at the Goodwill Outlet. This weekend I am going to make some headband

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I didn't get out as much as I would have liked this year. It was a busy one, with finishing up school, starting a new job and such; however, there were a few memorable evenings that deserve noting.Yeah Yeah Yeah's at War MemorialFever to Tell still gets heavy rotation on my playlists, and Karen O is one the coolest girls in rock and roll since Chrissie Hynde. I could watch Karen O do almost

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I'm feeling a little discombobulated, funky, and restless. I am going to attribute this to the New Year, the full wolf moon, and perhaps the mold in my basement. I have been taking stock of things, labeling, organizing, cleaning up, tossing out, assessing, welcoming in, and bringing order and intention into my life for the new year. This process inevitably uncovers some things that aren't fun to

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Santa Claus completely surprised me with a dress form under the tree. Now I just need to dig up some of my sketches and fabrics, tune up my sewing machine and work on my basic skills. I'm pretty rusty, so perhaps I will start with some alterations before I launch into full-scale constructions. By spring I should be cranking out a new wardrobe.

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Good fun with friends (and safely off the streets) is the best way to welcome a new year. Chicken spaghetti, salad, a bath for Little Ella and Big Heather, Penny's wedding cookies, knitting with Vaile, and another trip to Grey Gardens to see Big & Little Edie. I made it to midnight for the first time in a few years.

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Hooping in my living room is becoming problematicPerhaps I will try the bedroom, there's less stuff to break in there.

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I saw these great little trees in the Anthropologie catalog...it was too late in the season to make a bunch of them, but my friends will probably be seeing lots of them next year. Here's the one I made.

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why I love my uncle lewWith my mother dead and gone and my dad just gone, I often feel adrift in the world, not really anchored to any family before me. My Uncle Lew reminds me where I come from, what we carry in our family, and how we look tragedy in the face and laugh hysterically. We are cut from the same cloth, we are family (sing it with my sisters and me). here's his account of thanksgiving

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I am in love with this movie and I can't wait for it to come out on dvd so I can watch it over and over.

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I enjoy my friend Shona's blog so much, that I decided to participate with my own. I am really getting a little old for myspace and I mainly like to document my little projects and adventures, so this seems like a good idea. I'm hoping Shona will give me a little shortcuts, tips, and tricks session soon (are you listening Shona?).

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