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Archiving?
So a while back, there were lots of posts about how to download a copy of your journal. Anyone remember how to do this best? Or what the consensus was?
Thank you!
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Blows my mind
Found amongst friends' Facebook status updates:
Thanks to everyone who supported the [x] Career Firefighters Association by buying raffle tickets for the gun. We sold all 250 in less than 2 months. We will be drawing the winner in a couple of weeks.
Am I parsing this correctly? Somebody I went to elementary school now works for an ( Read more... ) -
New home!
Just so y'all know, I've found a place to move to! Literally around the corner from my current place, all vegetarian, 2 gorgeous cats named Buffy and Angel, with an artist, graphic designer for a cancer charity, and campaigner for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. Old Victorian rowhouse, my room is a big room with decomissioned fireplace and ( Read more... ) -
Biking north through east London
I had dinner tonight in a bit of London that fascinated me: cobblestone streets; Victorian warehouses, all graffiti'd, dingy, and repurposed; rain splatters on the windows we sat next to; fondue, a candle and red wine on the table in a tiny restaurant, the waiter's French accent so strong half was indecipherable. While there, I thought seriously ( Read more... ) -
The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
Three quick reactions upon finishing this book tonight. (It is lovely, by the way ( Read more... ) -
Most extensive disclaimer ever received on an email meant for me
Opinions expressed herein reflect the judgment of the author as of the date hereof and are subject to change without notice. [Major bank] makes no representations or warranties of any kind whatsoever regarding the currency, accuracy or completeness of any of the information contained herein. This is not an offer, recommendation or solicitation ( Read more... ) -
Lesson from today.
In the future, it would behoove me to avoid buying soap when I have a cold and CANNOT SMELL. The "sort of pepperminty" stuff I bought this morning now smells more like the most intense cough drops ever, like instant menthol brainfreeze. I expect imminent complaints from housemates. -
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"In all other respects, the three of them were so different that to my eyes the only thing that linked them was their condition as survivors, that deceptive added prestige the protagonists of the bland, routine inglorious present, often concede to the protagonists of the past, which because we only know it through the filter of memory, is always ( Read more... ) -
Courtesy of a day spent in various public parks
One thing I learned about myself today? My primary approach to interacting with a ball thrown in my general direction can still be defined as "volleyball." I had no idea. I was on the varsity volleyball team in...1997? 1998? It was a very long time ago, and I was not very good. Our team finished nearly last in our league.
But yes, volleyball. ( Read more... )
