Monthly Archives: March 2008

the glad game

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Dichroic

Yeah, that was a bit whiny. I keep thinking of the old woman in a story by L.M. Montgomery who had resolved that her birthday should always be a happy day for other people. And also of the DUtch tradition … Continue reading →

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reminding myself

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Dichroic

I keep feeling like 41 will be a fairly depressing birthday. Not the age, I’m fine with that: I mean the day, specifically. Rudder won’t be here until a week afterward, and it’s not really practical for my family to … Continue reading →

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so much for self-control…

Posted on March 2, 2008 by dichroic

No, I did not go back and buy that jacket. I went back and bought a different leather jacket. That cost more (though still not outrageous). I really liked the other one, but it was a bit heavier; this one … Continue reading →

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easily distracted

Posted on March 1, 2008 by dichroic

This sock hates me, or maybe my brain hates this sock. I don’t know why; I’m not absolutely crazy about the color, but the Koigu is very pleasant to knit with. I already had to rip out about an inch … Continue reading →

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pride

Posted on March 1, 2008 by dichroic

Away from home, at loose ends and husbandless, I tend to indulge in retail therapy. I may be getting better however. Today I refrained from purchasing one pair of jeans (more expensive than I’m used to paying but not outlandishly … Continue reading →

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