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New Journal
I've decided to join the new journal bandwagon I've seen going around. I've had the southernmyst identity for so long, it's built up a lot of cruft, and I don't think it's really doing me any good anymore. The sands of change are shifting beneath my feet, and have been for some time; it's time for me to embrace the change and see where I land ( Read more... ) -
Waterbugs and the hole in the wall
In the first 3min40sec of this video, he shares a great story - designed to make you laugh now, then think later.
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A clean break
Awhile ago, perhaps a month, I decided to get drunk one night, as I do sometimes, and then made the stupid mistake of getting online (onto IRC). I generally know better, but didn't this night. Naturally, I said something I shouldn't have, apologized profusely, was forgiven by the key person, and didn't get a wink of sleep. The next couple of ( Read more... ) -
The promise of new clothes
I came across this tidbit today, and it cleared up so much about clothes shopping for me - particularly, why so many people love to do it - it was probably audible as things clicked into place for me. (I wouldn't know, with all my current blasted ear problems.) I want to save it here, and to share it:
I quit buying clothes because I like myself ( Read more... ) -
"Tiny" houses
I am amused:
"Four couples who had been best friends for 20 years ... all were fans of the tiny house movement, and decided to build their own little compound based around that idea ( Read more... ) -
Letters to the Editor
So now that you're all briefed on my local papers, I can go on to my point for the day ( Read more... ) -
Open Road, Ho!
At long last, I have finally sat down and mapped out the space and time we'll spend in the US on our upcoming road trip!
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Adventures in Dampland
That's what I've decided to call my column in the paper. Here are the first two, for posterity or something. I realized after turning it in that I'd like to have added some stuff to the first one, and will undoubtedly think the same about every single one, but I'm resisting the urge to change it. Anyways, so here you go.
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Sunday's photos (30 Dec) - Something that made you smile this year
Today I've posted our photos from March and the first half of April, so you're getting some of what made me smile then: flowers! I find it helpful on these dark and dreary days to look at other times of the year, and remind myself that there will be sunshine and color once again. Eventually.
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