Author Archives: dichroic

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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Some realizations, upon having arrived at KnitNation

Posted on July 29, 2010 by dichroic

1. KnitNation is being held at Imperial College, London, where I and many of the other mostly female participants are staying in dorm rooms. It was as I was settling in to mine that I realized the connection: It’s a … Continue reading →

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horrible timing

Posted on July 26, 2010 by dichroic

I am home sick today with a fever and gunk in my lungs, which would be OK except for the feeling crappy part, except that I am supposed to leave for Knit Nation in London on Thursday afternoon. If I … Continue reading →

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losses

Posted on July 23, 2010 by dichroic

This morning I turned in my car: I don’t have one or access to one, for the first time in 21 years, very nearly half my life. I find myself unexpectedly teary over it, but i don’t think it’s really … Continue reading →

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nothing much

Posted on July 22, 2010 by dichroic

I was virtuous this morning. I woke up early and erged (just a little – an easy 5km, because I haven’t been doing the get up and row thing). Then I walked across the centrum for a presentation I had … Continue reading →

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stress: the blacklung of the new fey

Posted on July 21, 2010 by dichroic

Her highness of Elfland was losing her hair – the news was in all of the papers. Her Royal Coiffeuse, she of world-famous flair had taken to bed with the vapors. Consultants were summoned from all through the land, the … Continue reading →

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a slow day

Posted on July 18, 2010 by dichroic

I came home last night instead of staying over at Koblenz because I really needed a nothing day, to relax and do all the stuff you do when hanging out at home. And I *did* relax, but as for doing … Continue reading →

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