Monthly Archives: June 2008

Just Call Me Ariadne

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Karie

Friday afternoon I went through my yarn stash and decided to give some of it to charity. Okay, so it was some not-really-funky cheap acrylic novelty yarn that I picked up at the beginning of my knitting career (i.e. February), … Continue reading →

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Not Geeky, Not Geeky

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Karie

Somehow I don’t think they’re talking about me.. but in related news I was invited to join GUGS today.

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When I Say Bad, I Mean BAD

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Karie

Danish blogger Emme has a category of books she calls “matadormix” – “mixed candy”. These books do not ask much of you as a reader: they’re easy to zip through, leave you feeling slightly bloated if you overindulge and there’s … Continue reading →

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I Will Drink Life To the Lees

Posted on June 4, 2008 by Karie

It’s deeply unfashionable, of course, but I love me some Lord Alfred Tennyson. “Ulysses” continues to resonate strongly with me: I am a part of all that I have met; Yet all experience is an arch wherethro’ Gleams that untravell’d … Continue reading →

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When Friends Become Famous

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Karie

All I can say is that I know and love this Terry Wogan and we had a splendid Eurovision party together.

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