Monthly Archives: February 2009

Goodbye Good&Plenty, goodbye candy-dish insects

I have a confession: I love Jacqueline Susann novels. “Valley of the Dolls” is, like, an all-time favorite. How can you go wrong with New York City style, qualudes and 8 a.m. cocktail hours (in fiction, of course)? I used … Continue reading

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Ode to photographer Stephen Shore

Today, I once again got made fun of for photographing my lunch. I took pictures of  the plastic-wrapped, processed cheese on a blue platter. I used my burger/sandwich baskets for the first time — just for the sake of a … Continue reading

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The Daily Coyote and Vespa Vagabond

Every once in a while, I am inspired by women who do the things I don’t have the guts to do. A little over a year ago I was obsessed with Mary South, this magazine editor who bought a steel … Continue reading

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Swinging in the Snow

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Berkeley Bound

The last few days have been great. I got out of the classroom and newsroom and just hung out with Sheryl and Adelena, one of my best friends from college and her 20-month-old daughter. Over the last four days, we’ve … Continue reading

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This is my {new} life

Lately I’ve been feeling like I just haven’t been crafty or inspired. But then it hit me: I’m a student again, plus I have a full-time job (that I often do work at home for). Classes (only two of them) … Continue reading

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Loving loops of wire beading

My artsy friend Laura introduced me to earrings made by making your own eye hooks, or whatever they’re called. I’ve always done beading, but I’ve never used beading tools, like pliers or wire cuts. I was always a string and … Continue reading

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