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Why There Are No Pictures Today
I recently upgraded to OS Lion, and it has decided, that since it didn’t eat any programs or files, it is entitled to ignore the existence of all of my cameras. So the pictures I took of a haboob coming in the other night remain in the bowels of my camera. Mrmph. While my…
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Mystery Machine
The optometrist’s office might seem like a totally boring place, but I love checking out the complex shapes of the equipment. I always end up wishing I could see a David Macauley view of its innards, complete with wooly mammoths.
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Warm Fuzzies
On Monday, I thought I’d try to pretend this was a reasonably normal week, which it is not. Normal blog posts, normal posting schedule, all that. Clearly, that didn’t happen. I’m trying a different tack here, and we’ll see how it goes. Remember this little face? He is a she (the Humane Society may want…
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Welcome Rain
Welcome monsoon season–Welcome rain that brings out the smell of creosote welcome clouds that hide the blistering sun. Welcome nighttime lightning shows and downpours blown in o cold winds. We may yet survive ’till October.
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The Sound of Hearing
Note: this is a very personal post, so if you don’t want to know and don’t care, run. Run far, far away. Those of you who are long-time readers may have noticed me mention, here and there, that I am rawther deaf. I have otosclerosis, which, in a nutshell, means I’ve been losing my hearing…
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Olive, Repaired
With the help of a little darning in acrylic yarn, one of Stella’s favorite toys is back in commission.
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Happy 4th
A rainstorm has liberated us from the heat. Fireworks seem unlikely, but I wouldn’t trade this for the most elaborate display possible. Happy fourth of July–may you revel in whatever graces your sky.
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Buckling
One of the many Phoenix sidealks to have buckled this past week. Yes people, it’s that hot out.
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Too Good
The librarians at the Arizona State Library are absolutely awesome. They find obscure government publications, explain what court briefs are saying, and kindly remind me of reference tools they already showed me how to use. I fully intend to bake them something when my job ends. However, I may have to ask them to stop…
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For Goodness’ Sake
Just when you thought the world was crazy enough: http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/for-the-love-of-ravelry/2189293/1-25 (I know, I know, it’s a Ravelry link. Reading the letter is truly worth getting a login)
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