Monthly Archives: March 2011

March Wrap-Up

(mmmm… Gulf Wars and Mega Moon. Or whatever it was they were calling it.) I did a lot in March. Actually, I don’t remember the first part of the month, since it was mostly spent working and dealing with SCA … Continue reading

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Holi

We celebrated Holi this year a day late, because of Gulf Wars, but it was so worth it. I convinced a group of unsuspecting friends (including Jennie and SurlyQueen) to go out to a little field next to Kennesaw State … Continue reading

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Overambitious creativity

No, really. I don’t mean this as negatively as it sounds. It’s more a statement of fact. I am my own worst enemy. In no particular order, I can do the following things: marble paper, embroider, knit, sew, paint, draw, … Continue reading

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Auction score!

I mentioned before that there was an auction house in my neighborhood that does monthly estate auctions. Last time I had my eye on a lovely rug that I was quickly outbid on. Afterward, I mentioned it to some friends, … Continue reading

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It’s on.

Did you wear yours? (As it is a bit chilly outside, I’ve got on the obligatory cardigan. Also, I managed to wear the grey sari out finally! Happy International Women’s Day, everybody.) And there’s another project in the works. Here’s … Continue reading

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Turmeric Rice

I have been making acquaintances with the woman who works at the convenience store around the corner. As part of this, and also because gas is expensive, I have been requesting special things from her, in order to try and … Continue reading

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Sari Day

Aamba posted a blog post today wherein she links to another excellent blog post and also calls for the sari-loving out there to get over the nervousness we all may have and wear a sari to work (or school or … Continue reading

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