Monthly Archives: March 2008

A good reminder

Posted on March 29, 2008 by Marisa

A couple of days ago, my mom sent an email to my dad, my sister and me that said, “What the 18 minute video when you have time, it’s worth it.” This afternoon, as I was cleaning out my inbox, … Continue reading →

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It's really official. I have a masters degree

Posted on March 28, 2008 by Marisa

I ran home during lunch today, and waiting for me at the front desk of my building was a large, flat package.  Seeing Bud bring it to the counter, my brain raced, trying to figure out what it was.  A … Continue reading →

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Good things do happen

Posted on March 25, 2008 by Marisa

Since Scott and I started the process of moving in together, we’ve generated something in the neighborhood of 25 bags of stuff that we no longer needed, wanted or had room for. A lot of it has been mine, as … Continue reading →

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Mornings and passing acquaintances

Posted on March 24, 2008 by Marisa

There is an elderly woman in my apartment building who is always sitting by the back door when I leave for work in the mornings.  I’ve known her since I moved into the building, although I don’t actually know her … Continue reading →

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Quick Fork: Evil Eggs

Posted on March 20, 2008 by Marisa

Sunday is Easter, so in honor of that holiday, we’ve made up a batch of deviled eggs. These are so simple that you don’t really need a recipe (but you can find one here if you so desire). So make … Continue reading →

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More greats than is easy to count

Posted on March 17, 2008 by Marisa

Friday night, when we picked up the desk, I also acquired a couple of boxes of family pictures, letters, keepsakes and other paper. My cousin Lisa took me over to a trunk of letters and told me to take several … Continue reading →

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The best friends ever

Posted on March 16, 2008 by Marisa

It’s been a hugely busy weekend, in which Scott and I rented a Philly Car Share truck, filmed a live episode of Fork You Live down at Foster’s Homeware, braved the St. Patrick’s Day crowds, watched a crappy movie, had … Continue reading →

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The merging of books

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Marisa

There’s been a lot of rearranging going on around these parts of late, what with the whole cohabitation thing stirring up the order and arrangement of stuff. Last Sunday, Scott and I moved twelve boxes of books from his place … Continue reading →

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Bits and pieces

Posted on March 10, 2008 by Marisa

Finally, a good use for my antique wooden spool. It’s the perfect height to serve as a microphone stand. If you’re wondering what’s happening in this picture, Scott’s about to participate in a TUAW Talkcast. Very exciting. In other news, … Continue reading →

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The death of a vacuum cleaner

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Marisa

As with many things I own, my vacuum came with my apartment. My grandfather bought it at the hardware store that used to be around the corner (it moved into a storefront across the street from my building about two … Continue reading →

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