Monthly Archives: January 2007

the weights I do

Posted on January 21, 2007 by Dichroic

The weight set-up we have doesn’t permit quite as many exercises as our old gym’s equipment did, but there’s still a a pretty good variety. I ought to list them on paper for ease in consulting during workouts but I’m … Continue reading →

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a craft for non-perfectionists

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Dichroic

I am a lazy knitter. Last night I noticed a tiny hole in the glove I’m making, where I’d accidentally picked up a stitch. To get back to where I’d made the mistake I’d have had to unravel an inch … Continue reading →

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a small story

Posted on January 18, 2007 by dichroic

A Small Story, prompted by Some Recent Events, and Dedicated to Those Who Have Become its Cast. (Except Not the Mucky-Mucks) Once upon a time, there was a Sekrit Gummint Plot. The Mucky-Mucks down in Washington got tired of all … Continue reading →

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storming

Posted on January 18, 2007 by dichroic

I got the nicest compliment yesterday. We were making chicken “tandoori” from a mix, and to add verisimilitude to an otherwise unconvincing narrative I picked up some papadum and naan from the Indian restaurant around the corner. (Actually, the chicken … Continue reading →

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some holidays

Posted on January 17, 2007 by dichroic

Usually, it’s odd to be in a country where your holidays aren’t observed. We didn’t have much of a Thanksgiving this year, just a quick trip to Amsterdam and cream cheese (roomkaas) sandwiches on the way. We will celebrate July … Continue reading →

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“a blank blob of face”. Also beads

Posted on January 17, 2007 by dichroic

I don’t think it actually suits me all that well to put all of my hair up – I have good hair, but small, undistinguished features that don’t catch the eye without that frame around them. Basically, all you see … Continue reading →

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On TV

Posted on January 15, 2007 by dichroic

Way back in May, Rudder and I were filmed and interviewed by the Arizona Highways TV show (a spinoff of the magazine) for a piece about rowing on Tempe Town Lake. It was supposed to be broadcast in June or … Continue reading →

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auctorial unfairness

Posted on January 15, 2007 by dichroic

Very sad: weightlifting Saturday, rowing (14 km in a double) Sunday. I have sore muscles all over the place, but only two actual injuries: scraped knuckles on both hands. From making the bed. Sheesh. There’s a hysterically funny bit in … Continue reading →

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books, yay!

Posted on January 12, 2007 by dichroic

It’s being a good week for library growth. Courtesy of a holiday gift certificate, I’ve got five books on the way from Amazon UK: Pratchett’s Wintersmith, The Mislaid Magician, which is the second sequel to Stevermer and Wrede’s Sorcery and … Continue reading →

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Friday

Posted on January 12, 2007 by dichroic

Obviously the world is conspiring to destroy all my notes. I still haven’t found my erg logbook (though no data was lost – Rudder reminded me that since we have the newer erg models, all workout data is automatically stored … Continue reading →

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