postaday2011
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swirly pot holder (crochet)
This one is quick and easy. I used a variegated cotton yarn. Chain 4; 4 dc in first chain; join. *Chain 2; sc in front loop of first st; sc in back loop of rest of the stitches; join. Chain 2; sc in front loop of first st; sc in back loop of rest of the… Read more
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wasabi in my nose
Journal Entry: November 6, 2008 Yesterday I bought from the local Asian grocer a cupful of dried peas, marinated and coated with Wasabi. I love anything doused in Wasabi. The pungent, garlicky, horseradishy searing heat gives me some sort of weird addictive thrill. Years of Wasabi-laced food has taught me the best way to survive… Read more
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holding it together
Holding it together when you’re running low on energy, patience, time and Christ-likeness is not an easy task. How does one hold it together? Here are some ideas: 1. Take small bites; Whether it’s a sandwich or a major project, tackle it little at a time–with small rewarding breaks in between. 2. Take time to… Read more
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thwarter of my sunday goal
Here’s why I failed to finish sewing a skirt for Sky last Sunday: Read more
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celery rose stamp
All you need is the stub of a celery and an ink pad or paint and you quickly fancify a card, wrapping paper, whatever. I found them here. Read more
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globalization then and now
My bedtime story some nights ago was a lecture at MIT by Thomas L Friedman on his recent book The World is Flat. (Okay, so I am a tad bit weird!) Pointing to the obvious, Friedman makes conclusions that are genius: He talks about how the last two eras of globalization were moved and shaped… Read more
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