Category Archives: Life is Good

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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Dinner and a baby

Posted on July 12, 2006 by Marisa

I just lifted my hand to my face to mindless pick the zit that’s growing in my right eyebrow, and realized that my hands still smell slightly of baby. Of that inarticulateable infant scent that contains trust and sleep and … Continue reading →

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Oregon Coast Day

Posted on July 7, 2006 by Marisa

My parents and I took a day trip to the coast today. It was 75 degrees, clear skies and beautiful out. We stopped briefly at a house in Banks, OR that my parents are rehabbing to sell. It is on … Continue reading →

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Almost gone

Posted on June 28, 2006 by Marisa

The stark absence of a working, internet accessible computer in my apartment has put a distinct cramp in my blogging regularity.  The last couple of days I’ve gotten to work in the morning, with the intention of writing something to … Continue reading →

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Storms without, quiet within

Posted on June 25, 2006 by Marisa

I spent Friday night at a retreat center in West Chester.  In the middle of the night I woke to the sounds made by throaty rumbles of thunder and demanding raindrops.  Each lightening strike filled my room with brightness, and … Continue reading →

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One hell of a good weekend

Posted on June 18, 2006 by Marisa

About ten minutes ago, I sat down in front of my computer, in the first pocket of total downtime I’ve had all weekend, thinking that I would be able to write a blog entry that would be able to do … Continue reading →

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Share the happy

Posted on June 14, 2006 by Marisa

Today, just a few minutes after noon, my cellphone rang. It was my cousin Melissa. She never calls me during the workday, and so immediately, my throat tensed. I picked up the phone and gave a tentative, strained “hello,” expecting … Continue reading →

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Two Years

Posted on June 8, 2006 by Marisa

Today is the two year anniversary of the day my ex-boyfriend and I broke up. He was my first significant love, and I was not prepared for the end when it arrived. I realize that this isn’t the type of … Continue reading →

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Memorable weekend

Posted on May 29, 2006 by Marisa

My family has a tradition of moving over Memorial Day Weekend, so every year, I’m grateful when Memorial Day comes and goes without boxes, bubble wrap and moving vans. When they don’t include moving, I have always been partial to … Continue reading →

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