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liveblogging the move

No, not really. Of course I realized what else could go in the air freight (I get 30 kilos) right after they sealed the box. Oh well. Supposedly the airfreight will arrive in 10 days and the stuff that goes … Continue reading

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knitted cable border

Unfortunately it looks like I’m not going to finish my blanket before the movers come tomorrow – it’s bigger than I’d want to bring in my suitcase or carry-on, so it has to go with the shipped stuff. But meanwhile, … Continue reading

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Knitting note, mostly to self

I think I’ve just invented (unvented?) method to create horizontal cable border. Not thoroughly tested yet – tried it with 5 sts for a 4 st cable, but I think it would look better with some borders. Like this: Finish … Continue reading

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venting

I’m still feeling sulky and underappreciated after lsat night’s Toastmasters meeting. My speech went well and people seemed to like it; that wasn’t the problem. First, a little history. Our corporate language is English; being able to speak it is … Continue reading

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How to be an Expatriate

Tomorrow evening I will give my last Toastmasters speech here. This is what I intend to say. (I think it’s safe here – I’ll post it in the travel blog after I give the speech, in case anyone from from … Continue reading

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I confess, I lost my temper…

… When someone started mansplaining quantum physics to me, in relation to a comment in a poetry forum of all places. No, I don’t really know much about particle physics, but at least I know I’m not an expert and … Continue reading

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review: Safe Passage

Note to self: Do not read WWII stories before bedtime. Leads to wakefulness and despair. Stick to fluff. Note to others: But do read Safe Passage – just not at bedtime. Most hours of the day I can console myself … Continue reading

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asking for advice: birthday gift! ideas? cooking ideas?

Since there are at least a few people who read this who are knitters, some who are very fond of purple, a few with a good eye for clothing, some excellent cooks and a few foodies, I think this is … Continue reading

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I am really, really getting tired of fireworks

It’s not even dark yet and the temple around the corner seems to be having an extravaganza. Grrr. On the plus side, since Ted has to stay for a dinner I didn’t have to wait for him, and my last … Continue reading

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awake, dammit

This sleeping thing is …not going so well. Possibly not coincidentally, right before turning off the light, I read (in Flow, see earlier post for more discussion) a whole host of possible symptoms of perimenopause, including among others insomnia, dizziness, … Continue reading

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