Monthly Archives: October 2012

despite a lack of sleep

Posted on October 18, 2012 by dichroic

For no particular reason, I got no sleep at all the night before last. Maybe jet lag kicked in late, because I’d slept fine the previous two nights. If it had to happen, it was the right night for it; … Continue reading →

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which binder is best for your women?

Posted on October 18, 2012 by dichroic

This is pretty hilarious. I kind of feel sorry for the Avery company, though: you have to go to page 20 of the reviews before you get to one for the actual product (which sounds to be excellent for holding … Continue reading →

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five from Hobbitbabe

Posted on October 17, 2012 by dichroic

See previous two entries if you need an explanation. Hobbitbabe asked for: Five athletic accomplishments you’re proud of (not necessarily competition results). Hm. The hard part here is how to define “athletic”; earning a private pilot’s license is one of … Continue reading →

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fives, from LA

Posted on October 17, 2012 by dichroic

As posted yesterday, the meme is: Ask me my Top Five Whatevers. Fannish or literary or otherwise. Any top fives – it doesn’t matter what, really! Fandoms, ice cream flavors, cartoons or comics, women/men in my fandoms, ideal holiday destinations, … Continue reading →

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playing fives

Posted on October 16, 2012 by dichroic

What the heck, I haven’t done a meme in a long while and this sounds like fun. Swiped from Patty Cryan. Ask me my Top Five Whatevers. Fannish or literary or otherwise. Any top fives – it doesn’t matter what, … Continue reading →

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unheard of: spotting sun in Oregon AND the Netherlands

Posted on October 14, 2012 by dichroic

Sorry for the long silence here; I’ve just gotten back from Oregon. The weather was amazingly perfect: it rained a little on Friday afternoon, my last full day there (well after we rowed), but otherwise it was gloriously sunny and … Continue reading →

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As the House evolves

Posted on October 1, 2012 by dichroic

When we were home in April, I bought a sofa (courtesy of our company’s annual profit sharing – it was a good year). It was delivered a month or two ago, courtesy of my in-laws being here for the delivery, … Continue reading →

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