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Recent Posts
- On my new favorite tumblr: “Awesome People Reading.”
- On the highs and lows of glittery crafts.
- Penpals, update your contact info!
- Two magnificent paragraphs on Katy Perry’s boobs.
- On picking your battles.
- On amazing women and sure-to-be-amazing books.
- On heavy sentences.
- Things are as they should be.
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- Go west, young woman!
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Category Archives: Travel
Things are as they should be.
Travel time to Mom’s and Dad’s: five minutes. Travel time to work: 15 minutes. Travel time to friends and the rest of the fam: 15 to 30 minutes. I love living where I live.
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Go west, young woman!
I am going to Boulder to visit Heather and my favorite children in the world and my favorite dogs in the world. I have never been west of Omaha, and I have never seen mountains (for shame, I know!). Westward-ho, … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations, Travel
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I left my heart in Dallas.
Earlier this month, I took time out of my busy Minneapolis schedule of socializing and concert-going to visit my darling Amanda in Texas. She was my roommate when we studied abroad in Paris, and she can be seen photographing us … Continue reading
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What we’re looking for.
My Google search for our activities next Sunday: “corn maze apple orchard goats minnesota” Angelina wants a corn maze, I want to see some goats, and we want to pick some apples. McDougall’s Apple Junction fits the bill!
Posted in Seasons, The Internet, Travel
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On feeling better than I can ever remember.
Now that August is underway, I think it’s safe to call it: I’m having a perfect summer. Zoe’s been home for the whole fantastic summer, and every evening I spend with her, no matter where we are or what we’re … Continue reading
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Oh, how I wish I had a Francophile boyfriend…
… for this movie at this theater, at least.
I am going to the right place.
“Famous products of the Dallas culinary scene include the frozen margarita”! I am visiting Amanda from September 15-21. There will be balloons, margaritas and lots of “y’all”s.
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Reasons I am going to Iowa this weekend:
-Heather -Heather’s dogs, Tango and Genevieve -Heather’s children and husband -Our plans for wine & cheese -Chelsea and her unmatched hair cutting-skills -The Downtown Farmers’ Market -English muffins from Hy-Vee
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Bon voyage!
This weekend, Brenna and I are off on our trip: “Single Ladies* No Pants All Dresses Let’s Get Out of this Country Boys are Full of Shit We’ll Sleep Next Week Spring Break Paris 2010!“ Sarita is meeting us at … Continue reading
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Young professionalism, here I come.
I begin my first salaried employment on Monday, February 22nd. I was offered, and I accepted, a position today. Real world, real job(!)… finally. And oh yeah, this means I can forget Megabus and take a plane(!) to Chicago to … Continue reading
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