Monthly Archives: September 2006

Random Friday–On the way to Iowa

Posted on September 29, 2006 by Marisa

Wouldn’t it be appropriate if Dar Williams’ song Iowa popped up in my Random Ten today? Well, we shall soon see if that will happen. Random Ten rules: set your pod a’shufflin’ and report back the first ten songs it … Continue reading →

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The end of employment

Posted on September 28, 2006 by Marisa

Leaving work today, I had to fight to suppress the grin that wanted to take over my face.  I left my keys on the desk, flicked off the built-in desk light, locked the door and walked away.  Once I was … Continue reading →

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Guided flight

Posted on September 27, 2006 by Marisa

For the last couple of months, I’ve been thinking about going to Portland for a Subud gathering held the weekend before Thanksgiving. When I mentioned that I was pondering this possibility to my mom, she hopefully suggested that I stay … Continue reading →

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Iowa

Posted on September 26, 2006 by Marisa

I’m going to Iowa this weekend. When I tell people that’s where I’m going Friday morning, they pause and then respond, “Iowa? What’s in Iowa?” The Prairie Star District is in Iowa (as well as in North Dakota, South Dakota, … Continue reading →

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The last Monday night in September

Posted on September 25, 2006 by Marisa

I’ve been writing up a storm these days.  Newsletters, story stories, emails, Metroblog posts and pieces for my journalism class.  My head starts to hurt at thought of creating more right now, but don’t despair, I’m not going to leave … Continue reading →

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Soup Greens

Posted on September 23, 2006 by Marisa

Walking through the produce section of the Rittenhouse Market, I was stopped by a woman holding her hand up like a traffic cop and waving it at me slightly.  She looked to be in her early 60′s, had stylishly short … Continue reading →

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Random Friday–What You See (is what you get)

Posted on September 22, 2006 by Marisa

It’s Friday once more, and that means it’s time for a set of random music, direct from my iPod to your eyes. The rules are simple, set your pod (or other digital music device) a’shufflin’ and report back the first … Continue reading →

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A particularly good Thursday

Posted on September 21, 2006 by Marisa

I woke up today feeling as if my dreams had infused my being with extra light and buoyancy. Writing the profile about Mrs. B had kept me up until 2 am, but it had been invigorating and enlivening instead of … Continue reading →

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Profiling Mrs. B

Posted on September 20, 2006 by Marisa

I’ve spent most of today working on a 1500 word profile for my Practice of Writing class. It is due tomorrow night, and while I am enjoying writing it, the going is slow. I’ve got nothing fresh or exciting to … Continue reading →

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Carrot Soup

Posted on September 19, 2006 by Marisa

Fall will officially be here on Saturday, but the scents and senses of fall have been in the air for a couple of weeks now. I always find myself longing to make a big pot of soup as soon as … Continue reading →

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