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Randoms

Posted on February 27, 2013

I’ve found quite a few things inspiring lately. My inspiration boards indicate that I am craving fish. And semolina pancakes with honey. I am officially in love with Reggie Watts. Just listen to this little song and tell me you don’t adore him. I haven’t watched the last season of Downton Abbey, even though I loved seasons one and two. I accidentally learned key plot points (from a British news site), so it didn’t seem as fun. But if you’ve seen season 3, you’ve GOT to check out “If Downton Abbey Took Place Entirely on Facebook.” (Spoilers, obviously.) I read every episode and could not stop laughing. I read this article about junk food, which was really interesting. I often wonder if a digital…

Categories: Everyday Life, Random Thoughts

And things

Posted on February 21, 2013

I’ve been hanging out at Josephine House quite a bit. I went last week to check it out with Justin. Then I went back so Kate could check it out. Then Justin and I walked down there again. Then I went with Aimee so she could see it. I think I need a Josephine House break. I know my wallet does! Josh’s fruit cup is soooo good – it’s like a Pimm’s Cup, but made with rye whiskey. That man can seriously create some good cocktails. Lately I’ve been thinking of this odd life that I lead. I feel so lucky to have such talented friends. Some are photographers, some are writers. Some create art and some create food. Some are celebrities in this…

Categories: Everyday Life, Random Thoughts

Randoms

Posted on October 7, 2012

Last week, from my iPhone: pumpkin bread and hot chocolate :: sleeping kitteh :: friends’ birthday szechuan fish, after demolition cortado :: pumpkin pistachio bread with honey butter and sea salt :: lunch reading grilled cheese and tomato soup :: baby corn from the market, eaten raw :: juice snack I’m still working on simplifying. I’ve been cooking most of our meals. I’ve been questioning random purchases. I’ve downsized my purse. I’ve let go of some worries. I’ve made a reasonable work schedule. Still to do: Pare down my closet and drawers. Someday. Rachel, on buying a technology-free car when she was a teenager: “I was too punk rock for door locks.” I read this and loved it. I finally watched this, which was…

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And so…

Posted on September 22, 2012

I’ve had the same blogging style for so long that sometimes I forget I can change things. Recently Justin reminded me to Break The Rules. And so! Here is a post WITHOUT A PHOTO! (gasp) I keep meaning to carry my camera with me, because I really enjoyed the daily posts I did from Portland. But somehow in Austin, things don’t seem as photogenic, and it’s harder for me to see new things to photograph. How many times can I photograph our cats, and my desk, and my lunch? I feel like I do the same things most days. Surely that should be inspiring for me to get out and DO things! Maybe tomorrow (yawn). Sometimes I remember tiny moments and images, and just…

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Thankful Thursday

Posted on September 23, 2010

He always looks kind of hoity-toity like this. Hello, internets! I’m making it a little more girly around here with the pink. I like pink. Today I am thankful for: Pink (the color, not the artist, though she’s cool too) Kitties The fact that the internet makes the world so much smaller, so that I can have friends in Shanghai and Japan and Italy and Mexico, and so that old friends can find me again My job Having a car so that I can trek all over Austin trying new foods Autumn and a harvest moon Tall, soy, no-whip mochas Having enough Justin’s hugs Bookstores Dark chocolate Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups The anticipation I have for cooking again very soon Saveur magazine Crossword puzzles…

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Happy Autumn!

Posted on September 22, 2010

Me on Lake Champlain, Vermont – Fall 2007 Everybody! We made it to fall! I’m so freakin’ excited. I really, really, REALLY want to travel somewhere to see the leaves again – but I don’t know if that’s going to happen this year. It makes my heart sad, because fall is my favorite season. I love everything about fall. I love pumpkins and spice and tights and boots and scarves and leaves and Halloween and the Austin Film Festival and soups and casseroles and baking and rain and cinnamon and sweet potatoes and hats. Love. It. Also! Today’s my mama’s birthday. Everybody say HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAMA! So I’m including a list, because then that means I’ve covered Self-Portrait Tuesday AND the Wednesday List. I’m…

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