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inspired by…

… my readers. Sweet Rosario created a magazine as part of a thesis for his studies in Switzerland, and he was kind enough to profile me for his cover story. Go, education and go, writing!

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the best watch ever.

I’ve never been a watch girl (I’m much too content with never knowing what time it is), but this teal cutie makes me seriously re-think that decision. Yummo. Link:  O’CLOCK

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autohairography: chapter one.

Below is a snippet of my hope-to-be-published memoir, Autohairography. If you know of a publisher that’s nice and likes quirky girls, please email me! [image credit: jackie luo] chapter one. 1983-1987. the good, the bald and the ugly. I was supposed to be a boy. In fact, my parents were ecstatic with the realization that

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a year ago today…

… I found Kate Jenkins, a foodie-turned-yarnie. And I still love her. Almost as much as I love this griddle of goodness (made of thread! Yes!) Link:  KATE JENKINS on DESIGN FOR MANKIND

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did i tell you?

[image credit: coolhandluke] Husband has been out of f town in Los Angeles (during the 113 degree weather; that’ll teach him!) and I’ve been banned from the house until he returns. There are three plausible reasons for this: 1. He has a surprise for me. Ask for a man who loves surprises and I will

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an american folk music plate.

OK so yes, this looks like little more than a spherical thing of wonder, but it’s actually much more. Engraved while listening to the “Anthology of American Folk Music,” these plates can be played on a turntable to create noise music. Which is pretty much the coolest thing I’ve heard today. Go, art! Link:  LITTLE

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