Category Archives: Items of Interest

The sick house, plus a favor

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Carrie

Sam’s still sick. He spent the bulk of yesterday lolling around in various states of “yuck,” and this morning his fever was a solid 104, with achy hips and joints. Here we go for another day of rest. Gabe came … Continue reading →

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Still an outsider, but maybe not so much

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Carrie

You know, I’ve lived in Wisconsin for about seven years, and it still gives me a momentary feeling of “Buh?!” when I cross the border on my way home and see the big wooden “WISCONSIN” sign. A part of my … Continue reading →

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Conversations I feel unqualified to have

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Carrie

I’m reading The Hunger Games right now (late to the party, I’ll grant, but I also do appreciate not having to wait, biting my nails, for authors to finish writing sequels). Last night, I showed the book to Sam, mentioning … Continue reading →

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Still stuffed from “lunch”

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Carrie

I’ve mentioned it before, but every year, our church’s youth have a Dessert Derby. It is the only fundraising they do…and that’s because they don’t need to do more. It’s just that effective. People buy tickets (for both the main … Continue reading →

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Yesterday was AWESOME

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Carrie

Okay, first I ran just under thirteen miles with running club, the first five of which I did with a very fast runner who (lucky for me, not for him) was recovering from surgeries, so I could keep up. (Until … Continue reading →

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Superbowl?

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Carrie

There was this football thing yesterday. As is my wont, I called my dad and my brother to find out who I was supposed to be cheering for. My brother had no dog in the fight; my dad was cheering … Continue reading →

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Completely unrelated

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Carrie

Apparently, it’s National Delurker Day. So, come out, come out, wherever you are. I’ll even give you a question to answer in a comment, to make it easier! Just something that’s been brewing in my head since I posted a … Continue reading →

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Hurray, free coffee!

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Carrie
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New clothes

Posted on March 3, 2009 by Carrie

Old Navy is really moving its winter inventory. I was having a crappy evening, and I dropped by to see what was left. Click through to see them individually. Please excuse the utter exhaustion and no makeup. You’ll understand; it’s … Continue reading →

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Video messages from Santa

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Carrie

Get you one! (It’s aimed at Canadian kids, but if you select “other country,” it stays neutral in the message. Sam and Gabe loved this!)

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