Category Archives: Cool things

Cicadas

Posted on July 14, 2011 by HappyGoth

Last weekend we did sort of low-key stuff (my husband assures me that we did Interesting Things, and so I kind of believe him but I don’t recall what those things were). Sunday night he took the foster dog out … Continue reading →

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Take that, mediocre photos!

Posted on May 3, 2011 by HappyGoth

I do a lot of complaining about my iPhone’s photo quality. Now, I recognize that the iPhone is a wonderful piece of technology, and I am thrilled at being able to tweet the random things I see on the road … Continue reading →

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thanks, Dawn!

Posted on April 8, 2011 by HappyGoth

My coworker and friend Dawn does these amazing parties and bridal showers and weddings. She makes things for them, and brainstorms awesome decor. She’s trying to do it more publicly, as a professional, and needed business cards, and so she … Continue reading →

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March Wrap-Up

Posted on March 31, 2011 by HappyGoth

(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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Papers!

Posted on January 24, 2011 by HappyGoth

While this may look like yet another hobby it is, in fact, ancillary to one of my main hobbies, which is medieval islamic bookbinding (hey – I do have some normal hobbies, like knitting and comic books). I’ve been working … Continue reading →

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Gift swap

Posted on December 16, 2010 by HappyGoth

One of the awesome things about the place I work is this rockin’ Secret Santa thing we do. It’s a cheapie sort of thing, money-wise, but the gifts are anything but cheap. This year I drew Allison’s name, and since … Continue reading →

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I have a niece!

Posted on June 21, 2010 by HappyGoth

The very first one ever. Her name is Caitlin, and she’s adorable: So. Cute. Congrats, Kellie and Brett! I am going to spoil the crap out of this girl. (For the record, my brother, Andrew, is not married nor has … Continue reading →

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National Bike to Work Day

Posted on May 21, 2010 by HappyGoth

Was today! And I did. And now I’m tired (I spent a good 15 minutes lying on the floor after we got in). I need to work up to the next one, although this one was completely awesome. Checking the … Continue reading →

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TEDxAtlanta

Posted on May 18, 2010 by HappyGoth

Special surprise blog post! Today is the third TEDxAtlanta, and it promises to be awesome (last time around Zoe Keating played, and that was also awesome). Even better, you can watch it online! TEDxAtlanta Hie thee and observe. This TEDxAtlanta … Continue reading →

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Stuff done: Spinning

Posted on May 17, 2010 by HappyGoth

I have been a bad blogger lately, but I’ve been a great spinner. Following on the heels of my incredible sock success (the 4-day Monkeys), I decided to get busy spinning yarn. First, I finished off that logwood-dyed wool I … Continue reading →

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