Monthly Archives: March 2007

Socializing at Trader Joe's

Posted on March 19, 2007 by Marisa

I got out of class early tonight and headed over to Trader Joe’s to pick up some basic food items that keep things running over here in apartment 2024. Wandering through the store, I tossed ground turkey, lettuce, frozen spinach … Continue reading →

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What was once lost

Posted on March 17, 2007 by Marisa

Yesterday morning, just before 11 am, I found myself racing through Reading Terminal Market, looking for the stairs that would take me up to the administrative offices. As I walked, I pulled my gloves off and folded my umbrella, trying … Continue reading →

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Means of Procrastination–Carnival of the Mundane

Posted on March 16, 2007 by Marisa

I’ve been sitting in front my computer for hours, trying to figure out how make a short story for my narrativity theory class work.  It’s about how the small scents and sights of life can transport us to other times … Continue reading →

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Random Friday–I am mellow gold

Posted on March 15, 2007 by Marisa

1. There’s Gotta be a Change, Jonny Lang (Lie to Me) 2. Your Love is Everything, JUDE (Sarah) 3. Lock Your Devils Up, Nathan (Travelling Roadshow) 4. Sick of Me, Ani DiFranco (Reckoning) 5. Even So, Rachael Yamagata (Happenstance) 6. … Continue reading →

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Announcements, announcements, announcements

Posted on March 15, 2007 by Marisa

Tomorrow I’m hosting the Carnival of the Mundane. The last time I did this back last September was a hoot, and so I’m looking forward to it once more. If you have a blog post that’s particularly mundane, please feel … Continue reading →

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Burnt toast down the hall

Posted on March 14, 2007 by Marisa

About half an hour ago, I was sitting at my desk, vaguely thinking about buckling down and getting some homework done, when an acrid smell started niggling at my olfactory senses.  Just as I registered the smell, I started hearing … Continue reading →

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Fork You: Get Your Irish Up

Posted on March 13, 2007 by Marisa

The next episode of Fork You is now available for your viewing pleasure.  We made this one on my first day back from a week-long bout with the flu, so please forgive the coughing.  I tried not to cough on … Continue reading →

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Choosing home

Posted on March 12, 2007 by Marisa

When I moved to Philadelphia back in January of 2002, I thought of the move as a temporary. I figured that I would spend three or four or possibly even five years here before heading back out west. I had … Continue reading →

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Feeling good once more

Posted on March 10, 2007 by Marisa

I am totally, completely and in all ways exhausted.  But it’s a good exhausted that comes from a full day of doing stuff, which means that I am almost, entirely back to normal (except for the occasional hacking cough). Yesterday … Continue reading →

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Random Friday–ready for no hard times

Posted on March 9, 2007 by Marisa

Set the old pod/digital music devise to it’s random/shuffle setting and share the first ten songs it unearths. Please no skipping, omitting or avoiding songs, the fun is in the surprise. 1. Mt. Hood Moth Infestation, Raina Rose (Despite the … Continue reading →

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