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Monthly Archives: July 2007
OotP notes
Yesterday we went to see Order of the Phoenix in 3D IMAX, over in Amsterdam. We also saw Nemo, the science museum, but I think that deserves a separate entry, probably at the other blog. (Short version: only science museum … Continue reading
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a Ziegfeld and Harry day
I’m having a Ziegfeld sort of day. There’s a story that Flo Ziegfeld put his Follies girls in real silk petticoats. They didn’t show when the girls were dancing but, he said, the girls would know the difference. And they’d … Continue reading
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My husband is an alien
Ouc ouch ow ow ow. OK, that’s probably not the best way to start off after that title. Don’t worry, it’s not what you’re thinking. What it is is a bad case of DOMS – delayed onset muscle soreness, from … Continue reading
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some Harry hopes
The articles about the last Harry Potter book are multiplying, so it’s probably time for me to weigh in. First of all, spoiler policy: I don’t mind spoilers much, myself. I can reread a book with very nearly as much … Continue reading
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knitiversary
I’ve just realized I learned to knit three years ago this month. I’d picked up a Dummies guide in Jerome in late June, got frustrated with it, got the Stitch & Bitch book because I’d heard it was much better … Continue reading
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forever in bluejeans
I had a flashback to college the other day. After work I changed into jeans to head out to dinner; it was chlly and damp, so I decided to wear my newest jeans, the ones I just bought from Old … Continue reading
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some knitting
Here is the mitred-squares blanket I made for a pregnant friend, while blocking. The white showing through is from the towel it’s sitting on; maybe I should have used a smaller needle. The white showing through is from the towel … Continue reading
nearly a true story
This is a fictionalized version of Rudder’s grandparents’ story. The names are changed, just enough for privacy. Some details are fudged; I have no idea what military rank Rudder’s grandfather reached, or where his wounds were, though the Purple Heart … Continue reading
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it’s probably obvious that I’m writing this while hungry
One problem with this last trip to the US was that we got almost no exercise. Usually I lose weight on vacation just from walking more and eating less, but this time I think I gained about a kilo. I … Continue reading
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predestination?
Over at Livejournal, the WeirdJews community has been discussing the concept of a bashert, or soulmate. I’m not convinced I believe in the idea of a soulmate at all; I most certainly don’t believe that there’s one true Jewish man … Continue reading
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