Monthly Archives: September 2006

Balancing

Posted on September 18, 2006 by Marisa

I’m tired.  I spent the whole day at work, and then went straight to class tonight.  I pulled into the garage at around 9:30 pm and lost fifteen minutes between parking and walking through my front door.  I’m really looking … Continue reading →

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Random Friday–A quick and dirty edition

Posted on September 15, 2006 by Marisa

It’s Friday, which means it’s time for another set of the Random Ten from the pod.  I’m heading out of town for the weekend in mere minutes, so I’m going to make this one short and sweet.  You know the … Continue reading →

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Post class drinkin'

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Marisa

Tonight, I was the last car in a line of five that snaked through the dark, rainy streets of Lower Merion to McShea’s in Narberth.  In the cars were students from my writing program, going out for a little post-class … Continue reading →

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A tisket, a tasket

Posted on September 13, 2006 by Marisa

I have always been a sucker for a picnic, packed neatly into a basket, with sliverware neatly slotted into elastic holders attached to the lid, cloth napkins tucked carefully around the cheese and sausage.  Not that I’ve really ever had … Continue reading →

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Manifesting a mini-miracle

Posted on September 11, 2006 by Marisa

I walked out of class tonight, feeling invigorated despite the fact that all I had eaten for dinner had been one round, red wax-enrobed sphere of Laughing Cow cheese and the dreges of a box of faux-Triscuits.  Class had been … Continue reading →

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Peach Sauce Lessons

Posted on September 9, 2006 by Marisa

I made peach sauce twice last night.  I bought eight peaches yesterday afternoon, with the intention to cook four and have four for eating later.  I cut up half, put them in a pot with a little water, cinnamon, nutmeg … Continue reading →

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Random Friday–Let's Not Shit Ourselves (sound advice)

Posted on September 8, 2006 by Marisa

It’s been a little while since I’ve spun a Random Friday set, but I’m excited to restart the habit. Most of you know the rules, but for the new folks, here they are once more. Set your pod or other … Continue reading →

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Trip through an unknown land

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Marisa

Yesterday was my last day of full time work.  For the rest of the month, I’ll be working part time, and by October I will be unemployed.  It’s hard concept to get used to. My mom attempted to give me … Continue reading →

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Lavender Airmail

Posted on September 5, 2006 by Marisa

Tonight the small, metal door that, on ordinary days, opens up to a world of bills, ads and junk mail led out onto a field of lavender.  I stood there, keys in hand, for a moment, letting the scent surround … Continue reading →

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Church Camp UU Style

Posted on September 4, 2006 by Marisa

After three nights on a hard bunk I was more than a little rest-deprived when it came time to get up for breakfast this morning.  So I spent most of this morning in my sleeping bag napping under an adolescent … Continue reading →

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