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2008 Archives for September 2008

Archives for September 2008

Many Paths to this One Blog.

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Let’s be Friends: crafty apartment: Ooh, that’s me. Now if only we can find someone teach me how to organize all my craftiness that is strewn about our place, that’d be grand! library lovin: I practically preach about the wonders of the public library. Uh-maze-eeng. skinny chandler: Wasn’t skinny Chandler kinda cute?! Yes, and muchRead the whole post >>

September 18, 2008 · Leave a Comment

The One with the Muppet Picture.

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It’s been a wonderful couple of days. I had my glorious class on a rainy Saturday, ate out a billion times with Mike (SO many delicious, non-chain restaurants around here!), was actually social with another couple (amazing! the hermits emerge from their DVD-watching stupor!), bought some new clothing and shoes, and enjoyed a crazy windstormRead the whole post >>

September 18, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Experiencing 9/11 as an Expat in Malaysia.

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I’ve already read several 9/11 accounts around the blogosphere this morning, and thought I’d chime in to the many of us remembering. (It’s also the 4-year anniversary of meeting my husband, so it’s a little bittersweet.) I was living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with my family. As junior in high school, I went down toRead the whole post >>

September 11, 2008 · Tagged With: musings Leave a Comment

Devils in Disguise

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Unassumingly, yet insanely, painful. It hardly matters whether they’re one, two, or three inch heels. Or kitten heels, or even loafers! I’m left with raw, red little toes, over half a dozen blisters, and heels that require bandages. Help.My feet look awful and I can hardly stand to walk. I find every excuse to wearRead the whole post >>

September 9, 2008 · Tagged With: clothes Leave a Comment

Why CSAs are Awesome – Low Waste, Local

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After spending the morning leaving thoughtful, lengthy, serious comments on a few blogs, I realized I’m worn out and exhausted from all this analyzing, discussing, and being so darn excited and passionate. It’s tiring, challenging, and disheartening to talk to people who have come to different conclusions than you, no? It’s much easier to think,Read the whole post >>

September 8, 2008 · Tagged With: CSA, food, local Leave a Comment

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Saving Money & Living Frugally

Doing a Buy Nothing Month.

Every so often, my eating junk food gets a little out of control and do a little juice cleanse. To help reset my body’s ideas of … [Read More...]

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Simple Living & Minimalism

Long Distance Moving and Decluttering – A Few Tips.

We're in the midst of a long distance move to Massachusetts this month (in the nomadic portion of our move - we moved out of our … [Read More...]

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Green Living & Sustainability

Choosing between Convenience and Values.

A reader asks: How do you decide when to focus your energy on better choices versus choosing convenience? I think it can be so … [Read More...]

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Motherhood & Parenting

The Story of Eleanor.

(Warning, this post will contain mentions of bodily fluid) How Eleanor Came to Be. I want to write this all down while I still … [Read More...]

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Career & Business

A New Leaf. Little Leaf.

(Yes, I am a dork.) Your website should be like an extra employee. Who works non stop 24/7. I recently overhauled my site … [Read More...]

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