Monthly Archives: September 2006

piggybacking

We are all still alive. Tried to go to the Huntington Library today but alas got there too late. They are only open from noon to 4:30 on weekdays, and it just didn't seem worth it for only 2 hours. … Continue reading

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greetings from l.a. county

I am writing this at the library, that is still at least TWO YEARS from wireless Internet access. They actually charge people to check out ‘new’ books and sell candy at the checkout desk despite the no food or drink … Continue reading

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e.t. phone home

Have been away from the computer all day. We headed across the Bay (that sounds weird as it means something different now) to drop off some stuff, including our gnome, at the storage space and get B's hair cut. There … Continue reading

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my first burroughs

Possible Side Effects Augusten Burroughs Finished this one a couple of nights ago. Now I have to read the first – it is now a movie? It even has a new cover. I feel like I missed some of the … Continue reading

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this post needs a good quote

And I am in the library, so that shouldn't be too hard. The latest news is that B is on the beach. That's consultant lingo for there aren't any current projects – you don't have to go home, but you … Continue reading

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more fun with the u.s. postal service

The other day I mailed off three small packages. The woman behind the counter was a bit of a nazi and just handed me three slips (with no information about which package it went was for) with the delivery confirmation … Continue reading

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in the news, or world gone mad

On Monday it was reported that a 20-year old man was able to drive his car past multiple checkpoints and make it inside the Capitol building armed and carrying a bag of cocaine. By Tuesday, when people weren't overly outraged, … Continue reading

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the secrets that we keep

The Memory Keeper’s Daughter Kim Edwards Finished this off in the wee hours. Insomnia is good for something, I guess. It wasn't as good as The Lovely Bones, but an interesting read. It shows that we have made strides in … Continue reading

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comEd, round deux

Yesterday I made a call to ComEd, my almost former provider of electricity and elevated blood pressure. I sent my payment, which should have been my final, over a month ago, yet the check was not showing up as cashed … Continue reading

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the mirrormask

the mirrormask The other day, FaerieKissed was wishing she could see one of Neil Gaiman's works (that has been in some stage of production for years) on the big screen. Well, this isn't the one she was hoping for, but … Continue reading

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