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Thursday May 23rd 2013

Posts Tagged ‘libraries’

Photodump

Photodump

Alison and I went to the New York Botanical Gardens last weekend. We had a terrific time despite hot and sticky climes, and I took some photos. So nice to see some new plants and immerse myself in greenery. [Read More]

New book review

New book review

The Sledding Hill, by Chris Crutcher. Read about it here. [Read More]

The Return of the Desk Zombie

The Return of the Desk Zombie

I’m back at my desk for the first time in about a month. I can hardly believe it’s been such a long time, and I will readily admit to missing the small space that I’ve made my cubicle, with its crammed bulletin board and random toys over its working [Read More]

Manatees are far more interesting than green beans

Manatees are far more interesting than green beans

Certain things make a girl happy. To wit: 1. The children’s section at The White Plains Public Library is the best I’ve ever seen. I loves it! Witness “The Trove”: And here’s what you see when you walk into it: 2. A few days ago there were [Read More]

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An Open Letter to the Nike+ announcer lady

An Open Letter to the Nike+ announcer lady

Hello there. I feel I need to tell you something. I loathe your voice. It isn’t because I do not value what you [Read More]

Turning over a new leaf

Turning over a new leaf

So I turned in my revised thesis to my adviser a little while ago. A little under a week ago. Since then I’ve [Read More]

Verbagram 4, A Haiku, and other stuff

Verbagram 4, A Haiku, and other stuff

Falafel, so plain Until fried in surprise form, Cooked like a doughnut. In other news, I am headed off this weekend to [Read More]

The Name Game

The Name Game

Mr. Gooddirt is incredibly good at nicknames. He comes up with them on the fly, and they’re always accurate and [Read More]

Verbagram 3

Verbagram 3

Today in southern California, it’s brisk with a stiff breeze. If I closed my eyes I could imagine myself back in [Read More]

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