Author Archives: dichroic

Look, Ma, no hairpins!

Posted on January 20, 2008 by dichroic

Rudder’s gone and I was a bit bored, so fooling around with my hair. It’s barely to bra-strap length if I pull it straight, just a few inches below my shoulders with all the curls in this humidity, and it’s … Continue reading →

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knitpix

Posted on January 19, 2008 by dichroic

I finished the warm socks, just in time for Rudder to take to the chilly Netherlands! Here they’re on my feet, but they’re on top of another pair of thick woollen socks. (Our apartment was freezing yesterday – it doesn’t … Continue reading →

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here I go again

Posted on January 17, 2008 by dichroic

Crap *Another* shadow migraine episode, for a total of 5 recorded since the start of January 2007. I’ve been keeping track of circumstances around them and one that seems to be common is that I or Rudder have a cold … Continue reading →

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this summer (well, winter) I went swimming

Posted on January 16, 2008 by dichroic

I don’t think swimming was good for my foot; feet twist funny ways when you’re kicking. Also, I don’t think my breaststroke is entirely laughable, though it’s not particularly fast, but my crawl is a thing of pity. When I … Continue reading →

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a couple of Ferber quotes

Posted on January 16, 2008 by dichroic

Knitting can lead you into the weirdest connections. Just in the past few days I’ve come across recommendations for international money transfers (forum on Ravelry) and a general annoyance with people who spew snark from ivory towers at people whose … Continue reading →

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driving (cars, lessons, projects)

Posted on January 15, 2008 by dichroic

Blah. After today I have to start driving to work; Rudder’s got an offsite seminar for a few days, then a trip out of town. It’s not horrible, but it’s not as nice as getting to knit during the drive. … Continue reading →

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recounting the weekend

Posted on January 14, 2008 by dichroic

We finally got to go rowing here, for the first time. The high school coach lent me a very nice boat, though unfortunately it was a bit too big for me. This surprised me, since he had a few rowers … Continue reading →

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lazybones, sleeping in the sun….

Posted on January 9, 2008 by dichroic

Today is January 10 (which coincidentally means I am 40 and 5/6 years old. Five lazy sixths). What with the foot and the coughing and the nose-blowing and all that, I have been on the erg exactly twice this year, … Continue reading →

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a signature rant

Posted on January 8, 2008 by dichroic

I am really not impressed by this election report. It’s not the results that bother me at all: though I have my preferences, I’d be reasonably content with Clinton, Edwards, or Obama as president. Or Richardson. I wouldn’t be happy … Continue reading →

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coughing and spinning

Posted on January 6, 2008 by dichroic

Figures that as soon as I posted about not finding a lettuce crisper we came across a salad spinner for cheap. I still don’t feel any particular need to send my lettuce on a thrill ride, but this was cheap … Continue reading →

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