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The sticky stuckness of being me

Posted on October 17, 2006 by Marisa

I have spent much time over the last couple of weeks crowing to friends, family and anyone else who would listen how happy I am these days.  How well school is going.  How my writing is just flowing and that … Continue reading →

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Childhood summers and wading pools

Posted on July 18, 2006 by Marisa

I lived the first eight summers of my life in Eagle Rock, CA, a suburb of LA that is situated right between Pasadena and Glendale.  We would often come to Philly for long chunks of time during the summers to … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Night Routine

Posted on June 12, 2006 by Marisa

Last night, around 9 pm, I started bustling around the apartment, straightening couch cushions, gathering crumpled tissues and stacking abandoned magazines. Shay, a friend who has been my roommate while I’ve been between roommates, looked up at me from her … Continue reading →

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The new look–an update

Posted on May 28, 2006 by Marisa

The new banner image is up, and the fancy new digs are coming together (thanks, as always, to Scott).  There are still a few clean up tasks to do, but my internet connection failed towards the end of the afternoon, … Continue reading →

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Peace March Pictures

Posted on May 1, 2006 by Marisa

I’ve had this trip to New York planned for several months, and it was just dumb luck that put me there the same weekend as the peace march, but as always, I’m grateful every time for the opportunities that dumb … Continue reading →

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A weekend away

Posted on April 30, 2006 by Marisa

Standing in my cousin’s kitchen this morning, drinking water out of a glass shaped like those they used to use (so I’m told) at soda fountains, I find myself fascinating by how the sunshine is dancing on the blue formica … Continue reading →

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Life Raft Sighting

Posted on April 28, 2006 by Marisa

Today I was asked to deliver a project manual to a building on the far side of campus. The faculty member’s office to whom I was delivering is on the same floor as some folks I used to work with … Continue reading →

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Random Friday–I'll take the blues for 100

Posted on April 28, 2006 by Marisa

It’s Friday (last Friday of April no less, it’s hard to believe that 1/3 of 2006 is now past) and that means it’s time for another set of Random Friday music. The rules are simple (and you probably have them … Continue reading →

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One big old whopper of a disappointment

Posted on April 27, 2006 by Marisa

Last May, an acquaintance told me she’d be leaving her job this spring. She mentioned it to me because she thought I might be interested in applying for it when the time came, and she wanted to give me a … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found

Posted on April 26, 2006 by Marisa

Last Friday afternoon, as I was walking home, I lost an earring. This happens sometimes, but I was particularly sad to lose this one. A friend had given me the pair about a year ago, for no particular reason, and … Continue reading →

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