Monthly Archives: August 2010

this story starts with a Boy

Posted on August 6, 2010 by dichroic

A long, long time ago, there was a Boy. This was at an age when some boys still look like boys and some are starting to stretch into men; this particular Boy looked very boyish indeed because he was still … Continue reading →

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both silly and geeky

Posted on August 6, 2010 by dichroic

How geeky is it that I’m actually kind of excited that I just got asked to prepare a presentation on what a process is, why processes matter, and how to be a process owner? How geeky is it that I … Continue reading →

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every once in a while, a court ruling produces immortal words

Posted on August 5, 2010 by dichroic

Of course I’m happy about the ruling to overturn Proposition 8, but what really pleases me is te absolute rightness of Judge Vaughn Walker’s ruling. I’ve copied this part from Kate Elliott so that I have his words here, because … Continue reading →

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done, at last!

Posted on August 4, 2010 by dichroic

(That’s an old picture from when I finished the first sock; I’ll do new ones after washing and blocking.) At least, at last the Norwegian Rose socks are done! I’ve just finished binding off the second one. I started these … Continue reading →

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Knit Nation (more of a tribe, really)

Posted on August 2, 2010 by dichroic

Despite spending the weekend coughing, sniffling, nose-blowing, and apologizing to those around me, I had a great time at Knit Nation. Even aside from phlegm levels I was clearly not at my best; I can’t really recommend solo travel while … Continue reading →

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