Monthly Archives: January 2010
The art of procrastination…
So this morning, I decided that I would need some serious sustenance before diving in to the Alkali Flats (which actually weren’t as boring as I remembered, but more on that later) and ended up, three hours later (!), with … Continue reading
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It’s that time of year again!
Girl Scout cookie time! And now that I’m eating chocolate (occasionally) again, I’ve been doing a bit of pining. No, not for the Thin Mints (I was never a huge fan), but for the Peanut Butter Patties and…the Samoas. But, … Continue reading
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A Public Service Announcement
Before you get lost in the maze that is my brain when it comes to Sherlock Holmes, I feel it is my duty to warn you of an evil that may be threatening you: DO NOT GO SEE THIS MOVIE! … Continue reading
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Chapters 1-7 of A Study in Scarlet, Or, Well, hello there, gentlemen!
All right, I have a feeling I may have too much to say here and I haven’t come up with a great way of organizing my thoughts, but there’s nothing for it but to get typing – MY THOUGHTS, LET … Continue reading
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Welcome to my new project!
So, in a fit of love for He Who Tops My Literary Crush List (Followed Closely By Skulduggery Pleasant) aka Sherlock Holmes (reignited by the wonder that is RDJ [and perhaps aided a tiny bit by Jude Law's Hotson Watson]), … Continue reading
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Nonfiction: Reference
The Book of General Ignorance by John Lloyd and John Mitchinson Basically, this should have been called QI: The Book. It’s a book filled with questions that you think you know the answers to. And if you’ve seen all the … Continue reading
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I don’t think I’m smart enough for Terry Gilliam…
So…I think I liked it. I’m not ready to commit to that statement, though, because I’m still not quite sure I got it and I want to make sure I do before I make my final decision. At the very … Continue reading
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In which I bring order to the universe!
Or, if I’m honest, my bathroom floor. Sort of. If you remember, I hate my bathroom or, more specifically, floor because there is no pattern in the tiles. Who would do that?! Honestly! Well, needless to say, I spend more … Continue reading
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Yes, more potatoes!
I first had these twice-baked potatoes over the holidays when I was out at my parents’ house, but didn’t have time to take a photo or tell you about it. But now that I’m back at my apartment, here you … Continue reading
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New TV: Monday
Chuck (7:00 CST, NBC) Yes, I’m super-behind in reminding you that you should be watching Chuck, but, given my Monday TV schedule*, I think you’ll understand: 7:00-7:30, CBS – How I Met Your Mother 7:00-8:00, Fox – House 7:00-8:00, NBC … Continue reading
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YA Fiction: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett When I first discovered the wonder that is Terry Pratchett, I asked for recommendations of where to start (or continue) since his oeuvre is rather intimidating. Claire immediately responded to suggest this book … Continue reading
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Where is a blue plate when you need one?!
Because this may not look like much, but it is definitely worthy of being a special (I left out the ham and only used two eggs, but it’s still special). So easy, pretty quick, and super-duper tasty. And…I don’t have … Continue reading
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I’m offically unpacked!
So…do you remember this? Well, after stacking things every possible place that I could think of (on top of books, in front of books, adding a free-standing bookcase), I managed to get those 25 boxes down to 5 boxes. Skip … Continue reading
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