Monthly Archives: January 2013

~:: The Ornament Bash ::~

Posted on January 7, 2013 by K

Here it is: an account of one raucous night in the company of greedy pirates and unprincipled chess players. ‘Twas two weeks before Christmas, and all through the place. All the children were scrambling, with wire and with lace  . … Continue reading →

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~:: Doing Things ::~

Posted on January 6, 2013 by K

As I think about this past strange year (wondering if all years seem strange as you leave them and shoot out the other side), I realize that I have done something really unusual: I’ve actually checked off a giant number … Continue reading →

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~:: The Christmas Projects ::~

Posted on January 3, 2013 by K

Okay, so I decided to make some handmade presents this year. You remember the camels.  And the dress I made for Andy? And there are a few other things that will show up in the Party post. I swore years … Continue reading →

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~:: Gratitude ::~

Posted on January 1, 2013 by K

Where I’ve been. Assuming anybody is still there, remembering me and wondering. Snow on the ground. Fire in the sky. I haven’t been on-line at all for weeks (read: months) except for occasional bouts of Facebook—the conversational equivalent of Twinkies—when … Continue reading →

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