Category Archives: event

Spring Cleaning: Temporary Tattoo Edition

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

Time to clear out some items that I’ve kept around because “I love it and I might just need it someday and it’s too good to throw out or recycle and I might just need it someday.” Or, in other … Continue reading →

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Glad I Saw Her: Sonia Sanchez at MADLOM

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

“Am I late?” I didn’t stand when she walked in. I felt like I ought to. My heart almost jumped out of my chest – but I didn’t stand when she walked in. Instead, close to an hour after we … Continue reading →

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Springtime is for Chicks: Tee Time Giveaway

Posted on March 24, 2013 by

Congratulations STACY MOLTER! You will receive an adorable t-shirt from MyJoshu! Update: Joshu just announced a half-price sale through next weekend. Use the code HALF when checking out.  My friend Johari Fuentes is super-talented, and I’ve used and abused her … Continue reading →

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I can’t wait to Shake Out the Sillies with Foofa and Plex

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

I think it was the fault of Frodo Baggins, but it may have been The Ting Tings. But from the first time I watched DJ Lance Rock’s fuzzy, orange hat rise into view, I knew I was hooked. Luckily, as … Continue reading →

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Why Regulation of Guns and Ammunition Matters – short list

Posted on January 26, 2013 by

I’m dense. I just don’t understand why those who want to preserve their 2nd Amendment right to “bear arms” in a “well regulated militia” would defend magazines holding scores of bullets. And if the voices deriding and castigating the “housewives … Continue reading →

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Stocking Stuffer: Batteries Included

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

What do you call movie-trailers made by fans of a book that started out as fan fiction? No idea – but there are an awful lot of fake movie trailers for a 50 Shades of Grey film that has yet … Continue reading →

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Hallowe’en Books That Won’t Scare the Pants Off the Kids

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

Congrats to Lizzie! The books will be in the mail to you as soon as possible. Enjoy them! At the last birthday party my kindergartener attended, the parents gave a fantastic favor: A kid’s version of “The Legend of Sleepy … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day in the Best Way You Know How

Posted on May 28, 2012 by

We have put out an American flag on Memorial Day weekend since we moved here.  The previous owner left her flag with the house, and we decided to carry on the tradition.  So, for just over three months of the … Continue reading →

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World Book Night is On Its Way!

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

My husband alerted me to the opportunity to give free books away to people.  ”You love books,” he said, stating the obvious. “You should do this.”  My first reaction was negative. I didn’t want to apply for something and then … Continue reading →

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Black Bubble Jacket Birthday

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

I watched the black bubble jacket jog down the hill as the tension in my chest threatened to crack in half and force me to my knees. And then, “Thanks for making this a really great birthday!” Lamest comeback ever. … Continue reading →

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