Monthly Archives: February 2009

Books 2009: Junot Diáz – The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Karie

It is not very often that I have to spend time figuring out whether or not I liked a book and what its strengths/weaknesses were. I’m a trained professional, for heaven’s sake, and I did not spend [undisclosed] years in … Continue reading →

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Into Temptation

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Karie

Holy caramel. I have just visited The Bead Company here in Glasgow and while I’m not a bling girl nor a jewellery-maker, I can definitely appreciate a place as devoted to creativity as that shop. Two floors of all sorts … Continue reading →

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You And Whose Army?

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Karie

Yesterday I kicked someone off my Facebook friends list. I came home, checked FB quickly and noticed someone from my primary school days had joined a Danish-language group called “I’m not racist but be nice OR get out of my … Continue reading →

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But .. I Don’t Observe Lent!

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Karie

Due to Certain Health Issues, I have embarked on a lactose-free, low-caffeine diet. This is very difficult for this milky-tea and Diet Coke devotee. I allow myself one cup of glorious caffeinated coffee every morning, but it’s not any fun … Continue reading →

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Knitting, Books and Heeland Coos!

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Karie

Knitting: I have the body and one sleeve of Forecast done. In other word, one sleeve and the button bands to go. It has been a very quick knit so far – I wonder if I can finish it before … Continue reading →

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Free Books? Free Typefaces Too.

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Karie

Thanks to Kim, I discovered BookMooch yesterday (I’m slow sometimes). The basic idea is that you compile a list of books you like to give away, people who have that book on their wishlist are then given the option to … Continue reading →

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Shiny!

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Karie

NASA needs your help to name Node 3 of the international space station. A short-list of names have been drawn up for your perusal .. and “Serenity” is one of the possible names. (For the ones among you going bzuh: … Continue reading →

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Question For Today

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Karie

So, knitting can delay memory loss! That is great news. But, I wonder, can knitting also stop my migraine from getting worse? The answer is no, sadly. Uggggh (says the bloggerista/knitterina who promptly heads for a silent, dark room).

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Things I Have Learned

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Karie

In the past week I have learned that: The majority of my friends here in the UK are either bloggers who knit or knitters who blog. I had a really nice birthday lunch the other day and counted just three … Continue reading →

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What She Came For

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Karie

A note to Cail Bruich: when you advertise gravad lax with salad and rye bread, do not serve sour-dough bread. It is not the same. Also, consider serving the sour-dough rye bread with a smidgen of butter. Just saying. Ah, … Continue reading →

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