Author Archives: dichroic

a couple of gripes

Posted on July 14, 2008 by dichroic

Today’s For Better or For Worse had me tearing up – but only because I was remembering back to when a 10-year-old Liz, taking out baby April in a carrier, exclaimed about how much more exciting the world is when … Continue reading →

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Assorted news and events from the weekend

Posted on July 13, 2008 by dichroic

The most important thing is that Rudder and I now have our first niece! It’s his younger brother’s baby girl G, born this past Thursday. I’m not sure how I feel about that. It would be unalloyed happiness, except … … Continue reading →

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The Daughters of Martha

Posted on July 11, 2008 by dichroic

The Daughters of Martha, since time began, Stood in the shade of the glories of man Ready to bolster the wall, if it tottered Or care for the comfort of Mary’s sweet Daughters. Ready to do whatever was needed To … Continue reading →

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attempted socialization

Posted on July 8, 2008 by dichroic

Back home, and I need to take steps toward an actual social life. This weekend we’re going to a work outing. It was going to be a cultural thing, touring a Hakka village and having a traditional lunch, until one … Continue reading →

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Moonrise has arrived!

Posted on July 5, 2008 by dichroic

Phew. Nice thing about living in Taiwan: you can get things delivered on Saturdays. The boat was kept in storage at the customs warehouse while I was out of town. Last night I got home and this morning they delivered … Continue reading →

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auction notice

Posted on June 30, 2008 by dichroic

Today’s theme is auctions. There’s a long post on my races yesterday at the expat life blog, including the rowing club’s auction where I bought some old boat parts. And I need to post a heads-up: Bidding starts tomorrow on … Continue reading →

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I wonder what my subconscious is trying to say

Posted on June 26, 2008 by dichroic

The other night I had a wonderful dream. I was about to start work on a PhD in Astronomy. I think it was at my undergrad alma mater, or one of the schools near it. I would be working with … Continue reading →

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Two bits and a book review (Me and Mr. Darcy, minor spoilers)

Posted on June 25, 2008 by dichroic

Two bits: My boat will be delivered! The very day after I return home! Now I just need to write down the pronunciation of its Chinese name, because I keep forgetting it. Here’s hoping nothing on it’s been broken in … Continue reading →

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bitten

Posted on June 23, 2008 by dichroic

Arrgh. The mad social whirl is having consequences. Saturday we went to see a regatta outside Amsterdam -Rudder’s rowing partner coaches a girl who was racing there, so we went and hung out with them, spent a bit of time … Continue reading →

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a rare political plea

Posted on June 18, 2008 by dichroic

I keep hearing reports that a substantial number of Clinton supporters now plan to vote for McCain. I hope that the news is wrong, or that hurt feelings fade; I keep getting the impression that the difference between Clinton and … Continue reading →

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