Monthly Archives: June 2008

Let there be new light!

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Marisa

For the last 42 years, the same light fixture has hung in the entryway of my apartment. An interior designer with seriously questionable judgment picked it out for my grandmother in 1966 (along with the avocado colored half table and … Continue reading →

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Learning to stop looking down the road

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Marisa

I realized this morning that one of the things that has been keeping me from writing here has been the feeling that I need to somehow bring the blog up to date. However, every day that I go without beginning … Continue reading →

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Girlfriend's Guide to Gaming

Posted on June 16, 2008 by Marisa

A couple of months ago, I got an email asking me if I was interested in becoming a “Brand Enthusiast” for the Nintendo DS Lite. While I’ve never been someone who goes out of her way to play video games, … Continue reading →

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Being community minded or Happy Father's Day

Posted on June 15, 2008 by Marisa

My dad has always approached fatherhood with a lighthearted sincerity. He believed that as a parent, it was his obligation to help us to become the best citizens possible. He was constantly reminding my sister and me that we needed … Continue reading →

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I got me a winner!

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Marisa

To be fair, he was goofing around and I made him hold the pose so that I could grab my camera. It was pure comedy!

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Cleaning out a junk drawer

Posted on June 6, 2008 by Marisa

Recently, I’ve been struck by a deep need to get rid of things. I’ve been going through drawers and boxes, trying to toss the useless ephemera and clutter that constantly plagues me. I’ve been trying to do it in small … Continue reading →

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Scott on television

Posted on June 4, 2008 by Marisa

Earlier this afternoon, Scott forwarded me an email. He added one line to the sentence, which said, “OMG! I’m going to be on TV. But check out the dress code section!” They had specifically said that he wasn’t allowed to … Continue reading →

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