Monthly Archives: November 2011

Posted on November 30, 2011 by dichroic

Fred Eaglesmith’s (lack of) math skills always bother me. In his song “Lucille”, if the guy singing aged from 19 to 45, then Lucille, who was 50 at the beginning of the song, is only 76 at the end. It’s … Continue reading →

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Eek!

Posted on November 30, 2011 by dichroic

Any day which begins with a dead mouse an is scheduled to end with a dentist appointment and a doctor’s appointment is probably not going to be a good day. Monday night, I heard a rustling in the kitchen, when … Continue reading →

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Magick for sale

Posted on November 29, 2011 by dichroic

I confess to an unworthy urge not to tell anyone about the Magick4Terri auction to benefit Terri Windling, because there is just so much cool stuff for sale and I don’t want people to outbid me. But, well, for one … Continue reading →

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not enough weekend (but a bonus story)

Posted on November 28, 2011 by dichroic

I ran out of weekend before I ran out of things I needed to do this weekend. Oops. I still need to sew two more buttons on a skirt I made (but at least I finally sewed in a ribbon … Continue reading →

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cards, Challenge, coronation

Posted on November 26, 2011 by dichroic

I started my holiday cards today, and have concluded two things: My handwriting is definitely going downhill, probably because I hardly ever do any except to sign my name. I did about 7 cards, and this may be the most … Continue reading →

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the season begins

Posted on November 24, 2011 by dichroic

It must be humid today. I have my hair pulled back with a barrette and it looks like Beatrix Lestrange’s. Last night was Thanksgiving, a day early, as mentioned: 36 people, four turkeys, and two hams. Glad I only had … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving, a smidgen early

Posted on November 23, 2011 by dichroic

Thanksgiving dinner for the local Americans is tonight – one of my coworkers, who organizes periodic “rib nights” for Americans in town from our company, has gotten the same restaurant to make us Thanksgiving dinner for the second year in … Continue reading →

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they were where?

Posted on November 19, 2011 by dichroic

We had a moment of panic today, after I realized that my keys were missing. I’d had them when I let myself into the flat earlier today, and I looked everywhere sensible, the usual un-sensible places where keys can end … Continue reading →

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November makings

Posted on November 10, 2011 by dichroic

My knitting has gotten complicated again. I’ve just started a lace cowl I’m calling Wisp, an airy thing made of blue-gray lace yarn left over from a couple of shawls. It’s too my own pattern; the first lace stitch I … Continue reading →

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warming up and being impressed

Posted on November 9, 2011 by dichroic

At least the tmperature in here is better than yesterday – we had the office heat turned up but it didn’t seem to be working. I am becoming convinced that whether it’s sunny or not (today is sunny but hazy, … Continue reading →

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