Putting On Five Pounds In Midlife On Purpose, Or, Saturday Morning at 9:49am
So I’ve just put on five pounds. On purpose. To be fair, this takes me from a BMI of 20 to one of 21, so
February 6, 2016
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Year: 2016
Gardening
The Garden After A California Rain Or Two
When last we left California, a long drought prevailed. (I wrote “reign” at first, but we will eschew the puns today.) Happily, in December, and
February 4, 2016
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Winner Of The Valentine’s Day Garnet Heart
Thank you all so much for your stories. From loving fathers, to geeky couples, to longed-for babies, to mothers who remembered, they warmed my (appropriately)
February 3, 2016
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Career
What Should You Wear To Speak On A Panel About Two Of Your Great Life Interests?
As you may remember, back before Christmas, I was asked to participate in a panel about the Apple Watch. Wristly, the sponsoring firm, had found
February 2, 2016
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Blogosphere
Happy Birthday Cara, Or, Saturday Morning at 9:48am
Storm clouds threatening while sun burns through the gaps so strongly it makes you squint. My favourite weather. #northuist #westernisles #uist #northuist A photo posted
January 30, 2016
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Jewelry
A Valentine’s Day Present For You From Blue Nile
This post is presented in collaboration with Blue Nile Although my culture of origin tends towards the bland, or occasionally astringent, we do carry a
January 29, 2016
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Interesting brands
The First Great Candle Burn-Off Of 2016 — Black Orchid from Aquiesse vs. Black Hibiscus from India Hicks
Although the days are getting longer, and I can feel summer on the other side of the fence, every day around 4:30pm I remember we’ve
January 26, 2016
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So Next Year I’m Getting A Flu Shot, Or, Saturday Morning at 9:38am
Hi guys. Sorry about disappearing. Here’s what happened. After visiting my mom I drove down to LA, where I met with blogging friends, (BTW, do
January 23, 2016
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Mom's house
Interior Surfaces At Mom’s House ( At No O’Clock)
I spent Tuesday and Wednesday nights at my mother’s house. Thank you all for your response to last Saturday’s post. I’m working my way through
January 16, 2016
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Jewelry
Blue Nile’s Annual Diamond Ring Event — 15% Off — For Weddings Or Just Your Regular Fingers
This post presented in collaboration with Blue Nile Quick note. Blue Nile is holding their annual diamond ring sale, 15% off quite a few. Use
January 13, 2016
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Did You Have A Bowie Moment?
When I heard David Bowie had died, I remembered my Bowie moment. Picture a young Californian girl dancing to “Rebel, Rebel” in a Princeton eating
January 12, 2016
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Uncategorized
Snowflake Lights In The Pyracantha, Clementines In The Bowl, Or, Saturday Morning at 9:26am
I’m not sure which is more important about the past few weeks, that I understood something about Christmas or that it’s been raining. Oh, of
January 9, 2016
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