PUL fabric - cat mat idea

christmas?
* search ebay for LL yarn for Jackie
(yarnela on ebay)

my wishlist

things to embroider? looking for tea towels and cocktail napkins
hankerchief

tea towels
random
organic plus-sized clothes

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you may be right, i may be crazy

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Carrots
soft batch cookies (320/14/1)
2 servs popcorn cakes
grape juice, 16 oz

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The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved - by Hunter S. Thompson

4/6/06

Eucalan Sample
9861 Holland-Glenwood Rd.
Glenwood, NY
14069


How to Write a Thank-you note

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From a "Supernatural" recap on TWOP:
If these people are "teenagers" then I'm a twice-baked potato.

another TWOP quote, this time from a GG recap:
Watching this clip from The Polar Express makes me want to hit the X button on my Playstation controller to skip ahead the badly acted, oddly soulless, dead-eyed actors in the skits between the actual videogame and go back to the real fun.


GG recaps

Supernatural recap

GRANOLA BAR (SWEET AND SALTY NUT, ALMOND)
160/7/2

YOPLAIT SMOOTHIE (STRAWBERRY)
190/2.5/3

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She Wants Revenge interview on mp3.com

pads & sponges
pads/sponges

Quote of the day from a little old lady:

"I don't like this Medicare part D, it's so complicated...oh well, he won't be around much longer, thank goodness, this Bush."

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http://community.livejournal.com/roller_derby/91507.html

tiny bit of rollergirls in the overexposed NASCAR commercial?


MN roller girls article (and another one)

blog linked from harlot, making pomotous socks, too

Jenn,
Today is a highly charged day with the potential for intense focus, so setting a steady work pace early will keep you on track. Having too much to do at work could bring up feelings of deep resentment. You could become overwhelmed and just give up if you fall behind the busy pace. Stay strong and things will lighten up soon enough.

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Last night I dreamt about a very nice apartment with two big bedrooms and a huge closet and a small room that would be a good computer (or yarn) room. I also dreamt that I was in a video game - it went back and forth between being live action and action on a screen. I never killed anything in live action, just onscreen. When characters talked, it was in live action. It was a very interesting dream.

Today I am sleepy, sleepy, sleepy.

I'm so tired today. I pushed myself rollerskating last night, which is good, but then I ended up staying up later than I wanted. Tonight's plan is to go to bed very, very early.

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ROLLERDERBY APPROPRIATE KNITTING PATTERNS

Lolita Legs pattern
Skating Queen Skirt pattern
Hot Tamale Skirt pattern (the yarn for hot tamale)
Zaftig Bra
Vintage Bathing Cap
leg warmers
Becky Sharper - fishnet fingerless gloves
Marnie McClean leg warmers
Fishnet Shirt
ChicKnits Leg Warmers
another leg warmer pattern

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knitting blogs/magazines
knitting fog
whip it up
rebecca
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BOOGER BLOG

about sweden (which is where i want to move if Roe v. Wade is overturned):

The Local - Sweden's news in English

Sweden travel info - from The Lonely Planet

Sweden's official tourism site

Wikipedia article

the CIA's World Factbook article on Sweden

The official gateway to Sweden

Smorgasbord - the shortcut to Sweden

wikipedia article on yoiking - traditional Sami music

Introduction to Swedish

Learn Swedish

Bjorn Engdahl's Swedish Course

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http://www.spellingtuesday.com/

"Pinnar eller bestick?" the girl behind the counter asked, and I held up the line for a minute, unable to decide whether to go for chopsticks or regular utensils (there, you've got your Swedish phrase for the day). from How to Learn Swedish in 1000 difficult lessons

Firefly movie recap on TWOP!!

http://www.metamorphosism.com/

Best. Description. of. Mal. Reynolds. EVER.

"He loves his ship more than anything, but like with anything else he loves, he has no idea what's going on inside her."

Lawrence E. King/White House/Nebraska sex abuse/child prostitution ring case, by the way? The documentary that was BANNED from the Discovery Channel in 1993 or 4??



http://www.boingboing.net/2006/02/21/1982_atlantic_articl.html

http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/198202/diamond

http://blog.qusan.com/

http://home.comcast.net/~osoono/ethnicdoughs/paczki/paczki.htm

http://acweb.colum.edu/users/agunkel/homepage/paczki.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paczki

http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/attallahshabazzcorettakingeulogy.html

http://alternet.org/story/32382/

http://www.beliefnet.com/story/185/story_18589.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Poland

http://alternet.org/story/32604/

http://alternet.bookswelike.net/isbn/0375423265

MEN'S CHEAP SKATES - $40

WOMEN'S $65 RIEDELL SKATES @ AMAZON, SAME AS LPS

http://televisionwithoutpity.com/story.cgi?show=55&story=24&limit=&sort=

http://televisionwithoutpity.com/story.cgi?show=23&story=631&limit=all&sort=

http://televisionwithoutpity.com/story.cgi?show=25&story=1020&page=2&sort=&limit=all

http://community.livejournal.com/roller_derby/

http://www.ictrollergirls.com/

http://community.livejournal.com/roller_derby/85296.html

http://rollerderbysuperstar.com/index.html

http://pennjerseyshedevils.blogspot.com/

http://chapstickandfishnets.blogspot.com/

http://steaknpizza.blogspot.com/

http://sweetwilliam-v.livejournal.com/

http://www.howstuffworks.com/

http://waynesderbyworld.blogspot.com/

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Also, House. OMGWTFBBQ. Was that the Jenn fan service episode or what? House gets naked, drops acid, becomes extremely angsty. Film at 11.


You know how when you read the fortune in a fortune cookie but add "…in bed" to the end of it to make it more entertaining? I think Ana-Lucia probably adds "…with guns" to the end of her sentences for the same reason: "We should go clubbing…with guns." "This week is a good time for you to make some decisions…with guns."

Today's obligatory "Every Rose Has it's Thorn" rendition.

The Ted Hughes homepage
lovesong by ted hughes
jim lehrer interview on "The Birthday Letters"
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emily dickinson
correspondence
on Bartleby


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It was the limit of my dream,
The focus of my prayer,—
A perfect, paralyzing bliss
Contented as despair.

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I many times thought peace had come
When peace was far away,
As wrecked men deem they sight the land
When far at sea they stay.

And struggle slacker, but to prove,
As hopelessly as I,
That many the fictitious shores
Before the harbor lie.


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XVII


SHE rose to his requirement, dropped
The playthings of her life
To take the honorable work
Of woman and of wife.

If aught she missed in her new day 5
Of amplitude, or awe,
Or first prospective, or the gold
In using wore away,

It lay unmentioned, as the sea
Develops pearl and weed, 10
But only to himself is known
The fathoms they abide.



XX


I have no life but this,
To lead it here;
Nor any death, but lest
Dispelled from there;

Nor tie to earths to come,
Nor action new,
Except through this extent,
The realm of you.


XXXII


HE put the belt around my life,—
I heard the buckle snap,
And turned away, imperial,
My lifetime folding up
Deliberate, as a duke would do
A kingdom’s title-deed,—
Henceforth a dedicated sort,
A member of the cloud.

Yet not too far to come at call,
And do the little toils
That make the circuit of the rest,
And deal occasional smiles
To lives that stoop to notice mine
And kindly ask it in,—
Whose invitation, knew you not
For whom I must decline?


XXXIII


I held a jewel in my fingers
And went to sleep.
The day was warm, and winds were prosy;
I said: “’T will keep.”

I woke and chid my honest fingers,—
The gem was gone;
And now an amethyst remembrance
Is all I own.


XXXIV


WHAT if I say I shall not wait?
What if I burst the fleshly gate
And pass, escaped, to thee?
What if I file this mortal off,
See where it hurt me,—that ’s enough,—
And wade in liberty?

They cannot take us any more,—
Dungeons may call, and guns implore;
Unmeaning now, to me,
As laughter was an hour ago,
Or laces, or a travelling show,
Or who died yesterday!

XXXV


PROUD of my broken heart since thou didst break it,
Proud of the pain I did not feel till thee,
Proud of my night since thou with moons dost slake it,
Not to partake thy passion, my humility.


II.

I have no life but this,
To lead it here;
Nor any death, but lest
Dispelled from there;

Nor tie to earths to come,
Nor action new,
Except through this extent,
The realm of you.


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http://www.bartleby.com/42/811.html
http://www.bartleby.com/42/772.html
http://www.bartleby.com/42/767.html
http://www.lovepoetry.com/poems/random_classic24.asp

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ELEPHANTS IN ZOOS - THE FIRST ARTICLE I READ
ARTICLE ABOUT THE TN ELEPHANT SANCTUARY
savezooelephants.com
in defense of animals zoo elephant link
washington post elephant article
captiveanimals.org
elephant free UK
DISNEY ELEPHANTS

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BEST WEEK EVER BLOG
CHAPELLE ON ACTOR'S STUDIO

http://www.pamie.com/butterfly

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http://knitpsychos.hello-lovely.org/

http://www.needlebeetle.com/lace/seaweed.htm

http://www.discountyarnsale.com/pd_glampyre_bulky.cfm#

http://www.katwithak.com/

http://jessimuhkaknits.blogspot.com/2006/02/knitting-olympics-drinking-game.html

http://emmajane.net/

http://now.what-happens.com/2ktog/

http://www.greyswriters.com/

http://alohanoreos.blogspot.com/
http://veiland.blogspot.com/

http://televisionwithoutpity.com/story.cgi?show=75&story=3452&page=4&sort=&limit=all

http://televisionwithoutpity.com/story.cgi?show=15&story=5466&page=10&sort=&limit=all



I believe that Sawyer did love Cassie, but he's just that bad of a person. I'm into guys who are self-defeating this week, it's like House.

http://www.csifiles.com/

http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/index.php?showtopic=3127079&st=3435

http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall05/PATTfallingleaves.html

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http://www.guimp.com/

http://www.berroco.com/galleries/gallery_white/index_white.html

http://www.delaneyhouse.com/menu.mpl?menu_id=4

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Your mental stress can be eased by putting your energy toward completing unfinished business with as much focus as possible.

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ROLLER DERBY/TRAINING

http://www.rollerderbypreservationassociation.com/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=32

http://gothamgirlsrollerderby.com/faq/

http://people.howstuffworks.com/roller-derby.htm

http://www.baycitybombers.com/

http://www.google.com/Top/Sports/Skating/Roller_Skating/Roller_Derby/

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Overheard in the office:

"She talks in 'ghetto' while she types."

Favorite headline from Google News today:

Sleep is the New Sex


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http://knitting-yarn-store.com/silk-yarn.htm
http://www.lalanawools.com/
http://snowballinhell.net/sb/drawing-a-blank-for-titles-once-again/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_Friedan

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Top 5 songs I associate with 2005:

1. Total Eclipse of the Heart
2. Personal Jesus, any version
3. VNV Nation
4.
5.




I love my mom. I love my mom a lot. And we get along really well, all things considered. But lately, like the last few years, she's gotten really pushy. And I don't know if she just doesn't realize that she's being pushy, or that she doesn't interpret herself as pushy, but it's causing me to withdraw from her.

She has these ideas on what she wants for me. And, honestly, they are things that I want, too. But wanting doesn't make them happen, and I think that's where she gets stuck.

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My first rollerderby specific memory is from the TV show "clarissa explains it all." Clarissa's best friend Sam lives with his dad, because his mom left him to join the rollerderby. There's one episode where she shows up, and she's all bad-ass, and Clarissa is very impressed.

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this skirt > $58 plus shipping
5 skeins knitpicks Shadow yarn in Lost Lake > $11.45 plus shipping
2 skeins sheldridge ultra > $16.40 plus shipping
www.chiagu.com
www.spunmag.com
Shelridge Farm Soft Touch Ultra Fingering Weight (CAN BE FOUND AT EARTHFAIRE)
pomatomus sock pattern

http://perplexcitycardcatalog.com/view.php?item=084
http://www.burningcam.com/index2.html
http://community.livejournal.com/bigdderbydevils/
http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=rollerderby

the notorious bettie page trailer

wendy wasserstein article in the New Yorker #1

wendy wasserstein article in the New Yorker #2

ramones article

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http://televisionwithoutpity.com/story.cgi?show=56&story=8475&page=3&sort=&limit=

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0922915385/103-3087275-0709416?v=glance&n=283155

http://feralhouse.com/titles/kulchur/rollerderby.php

http://www.gothamgirlsrollerderby.com/links/

http://crashzineonline.net/

http://www.lowpriceskates.com/index.asp

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0916290808/qid=1138640045/sr=2-2/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_2/103-3087275-0709416?s=books&v=glance&n=283155

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=1O2ogQzCtK&isbn=0679745068&itm=3

http://televisionwithoutpity.com/story.cgi?show=56&story=2021&limit=all&sort=

http://televisionwithoutpity.com/story.cgi?show=56&story=49&page=5&sort=&limit=all

http://televisionwithoutpity.com/story.cgi?show=56&story=2021&limit=all&sort=

ikea appreciation blog. links one, two, and three.

Ben Roethlisberger's blog

the 2006 Bloggies

Daniel Powter
Bad Day

Where is the moment when we need it the most
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost
They tell me your blue sky's faded to grey
They tell me your passion's gone away
And I don't need no carrying on

Stand in the line just ahead of the law
You're faking a smile with the coffee you go
You tell me your life's been way off line
You're falling to pieces every time
And I don't need no carrying on

Cause you had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day
You had a bad day

Well you need a blue sky holiday
The point is they laugh at what you say
And I don't need no carrying on

You had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day
You had a bad day

Sometimes the system goes on the blink and the whole thing it turns out Wrong
You might not make it back and you know that you could be well oh that Strong
Well I'm not wrong

So where is the passion when you need it the most
Oh you and I
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost

Cause you had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
You've seen what you like
And how does it feel for one more time
You had a bad day
You had a bad day
You had a bad day

Jenn,
It's all too easy for you to over-commit at work this week, so keep reminding yourself to complete the first job before you begin the second. As busy as you are now, things will continue to get more hectic. You can still be nice to others without necessarily taking on obligations to show that you care.


The experience of studying Zen is like hiding your body in fire: even if you have iron guts and a brass heart, here they will surely melt and flux.

-Chien-ju

Gemini

Daily extended (by Astrology.com)
If you're attached, expect to suddenly feel much closer to your partner now -- more so than you have in some time. In other words, the connection you've been after may be right around the corner. That goes double if you're single, so don't argue with a friend, sibling or neighbor who's insisting that they know just the person for you, even if they've tried this before and, to say the least, it wasn't a match made in heaven. This time, they may be right. Hey, you can't win if you don't play.

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boing boing link to vintage circus pictures

EarthFaire yarn/beads


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When Your Period Signals a Problem

Early Home Testing Fails to Discover Some Pregnancies

ObGynCenter online

My Cycle Tracker

Ask Dr. Amy

baby bandana dresses, halter outfit

http://www.cutebabyshoes.com
http://www.flutterbyegarden.com/
http://www.ethicbaby.ca/(i want this onesie, and this sleeper!)
http://www.blueberrybabies.com/clothes.html ( i especially love this girl set)
http://www.babystyle.com/
http://www.tinytush.com/

to make the VEGAN SWEDISH MEATBALLS, I need:
* allspice
* ground cardamom
* one more pkg silken tofu
* tamari

VEGETARIAN POT PIE RECIPES
this one has mushrooms, but looks excellent
no mushrooms, and a biscuit-style crust
w/ portabello mushrooms, sweet potatoes and butternut squash
pretty standard, no mushrooms
ghetto veggie pot pie (canned soup, frz veggies)
w/ tofu or TVP
thanksgiving harvest pot pie

daily buddhist nonsense/wisdom:

If your heart has blossomed
& given birth to a wish
for what can't be expressed,
your mind not enmeshed
in sensual passions:
you're said to be
in the up-flowing stream.

-Dhammapada, 16, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

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30 FREE NEW BERROCO PATTERNS

berroco "Plush" baby set

berroco "Coppelia" little girl ballet set

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PLUS SIZE MATERNITY CLOTHES by babybecoming.com

plus size maternity clothes by motherhood

destination maternity

forum post on babycenter.com about plus size maternity clothes

Gemini - Most of the world is in the mood to mingle now -- which is right where you usually are. You're not feeling that way at the moment, though. You're thinking about how nice it might be to spend some quiet time, either completely alone or with just one quality person. You won't have to look far for someone who'll want to spend it with you, so don't worry about being lonely.

Jenn,
It's not typical for you to be the one who comes down hard on others, but now if things fall apart at work, responsibility to put it back together could fall on you. Stand up to the inner voice telling you to just let the pieces be. You are an important part of what's happening and it's best to jump in and do whatever you can to make it better.

simple scrapbooking via simplehuman

fishing supplies as knitting supplies?

link for Mystery Shawl-along 3

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long black skirts:

from Hot Topic, Skirt 1
HT skirt 2
various skirts
tripp search string at eBay

other clothes
tripp ebay corset
various clothes

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baby clothes/diapers/pads

diaperpin.com reviews
make your own cloth diapers
diaperfabric.com
sewshoppe.com PUL fabric
PUL fabric at wholefamilymarket.com
crunchy moms web ring
retro baby
amazon fuzzi bunz
fuzzi bunz store


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RANDOM STORIES
GOOD BREAD KILLED MCDONALD'S...NYT ARTICLE
SpecialK diet at the specialK site
about the SpecialK diet at a diet review site


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Jenn,
Attention must be given to your inner processes now, and that might require going somewhere quiet. Spending a peaceful evening at home could be quite revealing. Or, if you cannot find solace there, try a few hours at the library. Anyplace that you can be alone with your own thoughts will help you prepare for the days ahead.


In the same way that someone in the midst of a rough crowd guards a wound with great care, so in the midst of bad company should one always guard the wound that is the mind.

-Santideva, "Bodhicaryavatara"

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One of the things that gmail does is put links at the top of your inbox of things that you might be interested in. For some reason, for DAYS now, all those links for me are Spam recipes. Weird, huh?

My co-workers are making me sad today. One of them is always complaining about her boyfriend and his kids.

Stacy at work was laughing about the fact that I said to Kolleen, "Yes, you can use my tape dispenser, but please don't be offended that I'm gonna bleach it as soon as you give it back." They both laughed at me, and I said, "Everyone in this room who hasn't called in sick this year raise your hand..." and it was just me.

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It's funny, but I'd rather go to the gym and make you proud than make my husband proud. This seems alarming, on the face of it, but what it really is about is that he always seems to expect the worst, and gives me such a hard time, that I almost don't care about his opinion any more. It is less that he would be proud of me if I did go and more that he'll be disappointed if I don't go. The baseline for him is me going.

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Daily extended (by Astrology.com)
At this particular moment in time, you have one heck of a decision to make -- and until you make it, you won't be able to give yourself a moment's peace. Mind you, the issue is probably something along the lines of which guilty pleasure to give into for the next 24 hours -- at least. You'll please excuse the rest of us if we're not quite as sympathetic to your plight as we might usually be.

http://www.janbrett.com/
http://www.handwritingworksheets.com/print-k/choose.htm
http://www.abcteach.com/free_word_search_form.php

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Jenn,
Real attachments can be a sore spot for you Geminis, but today you are more inclined to show your vulnerability by expressing your heart's desire. This is the real thing. Trust your feelings now, even if they make your life more complicated. You have much to gain by reaching out.

Gemini
Daily extended (by Astrology.com)
Go easy with that verbal charm. You're already so smooth that you really should be licensed -- especially if you're trying to convince anyone to sign anything -- but you're even more potent now. Don't take this warning lightly. Think of how many times you've already had to chase off someone who got the wrong idea because you were just being friendly. Better be careful -- or at least travel with someone who'll drag you off when it's time to stop.

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tristan and isolde
Wagner opera wiki entry
literary encyclopedia article
timeless myths t & a page
arthurian legends page
the Dali painting
Tristan & Iseult: A Jungian Interpretation

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http://www.glampyre.com/blog/archive/001434.php
http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/
http://www.fiddlesticksknitting.com/WhisperLarge.html
http://www.fiddlesticksknitting.com/TwoScarvesLarge.html

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hanna anderson sale:
velvet overalls
VELOUR OVERALLS
JUNGLE JOURNEY BOOTIES
JUNGLE JOURNEY OVERALLS
MULTI STRIPE LEGGINGS

not on sale but still cute:
"JEEPERS CREEPERS - STRIPED ONESIE
ONE-PIECE ZIPPER STRIPED ROMPER
PILOT CAP IN ORGANIC COTTON

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Jenn,
You might run into a totally unexpected obstacle now that could prevent you from having your way. Don't give up; this is not a show-stopper. In order to reach your goals, however, you must pass this surprise test that reality is giving you. Be determined and you may just get what you want

Guarded in speech,
Well-restrained in body & mind,
Do nothing unskillful.
Purify
These three courses of action.
Bring to fruition
The path that seers have proclaimed.

-Dhammapada, 20, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

(ASTROLOGY.COM)Gemini:
You weren't on your game last week, mostly because you were concentrating on a certain someone, and quite unable to think about much else. Well, it's a whole new workweek, and this time out you'll need to have your wits about you. Even if you have to force yourself, you really must put all your energy into the task at hand. You can do it. Focus, now. Focus.

(TAROT.COM)Jenn,
It's so easy to spread yourself too thin today, but this is not a rare thing for you Geminis. With the Moon in your sign, however, it's an especially strong possibility now. Try not to lock yourself into a rigid schedule since variety is the spice of your life. In fact, you might want to change your communication style several times during the day, allowing you to comfortably interact with all kinds of people.

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FUZZY GALORE MOTH HINTS

CLOTHES MOTH INFO

MORE CLOTHES MOTH INFO

GOD, EVEN MORE CLOTHES MOTH INFO

RESOLVING A CLOTHES MOTH PROBLEM

CLOTHES MOTHS AND THEIR CONTROL - NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY

NATURAL PEST CONTROL

PLANET NATURAL MOTH TRAP (MIGHT BE CEREAL MOTH)

The Invisible Gardener's Natural Home Pest Control Center

CLOTHES MOTH ALERT FROM PLANETNATURAL.COM

MOTH AWAY CLOTHES MOTH REPELLENT FROM PLANETNATURAL.COM

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DOGS NAMES?
BIBLICAL NAMES - ADINA (means slender, slight), BATHSHEBA, BETHANY, DINAH* (means judged), JERUSHA (means possession), MARTHA, RUTH

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SKADI, THE SNOWSHOE GODDESS
LINK 1
LINK 2
LINK 3
WIKIPEDIA ENTRY

http://searchforlove.blogspot.com/2002_09_01_searchforlove_archive.html

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Veganizing an old classic American recipe can imitate the original so closely that some meat eaters might believe they are actually eating the real thing. This is definitely a make-ahead dish that tastes even better the next day. The meatballs are feathery light while the flavor is lusty enough to please the sports fans oblivious to anything but television. On party day, just warm them and they're ready to serve over steamed brown rice or baked potatoes.

SWEDISH "MEATBALLS"


6 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
1/2 C. (120 ml) unsweetened soymilk
2 lbs. (900g) Gimme Lean Sausage flavor
2/3 C. (168 ml) chopped onions
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 t. ground allspice
1/4 t. ground nutmeg
1/4 t. ground cardamom
1 t. dried dill weed or 1 T. fresh dill, chopped
1 t. salt
1/4 t. ground cayenne pepper

6 T. extra virgin olive oil

Sauce
1 qt. (1 liter) unsweetened soymilk
2 12.3-oz. ((340g) aseptic packages of soft silken tofu
2 t. salt
1 t. ground black pepper
1 T. light miso
2 t. Tamari
Pinch of dill weed
Dash of ground nutmeg

4 T. cornstarch
4 T. water


Break bread into pieces, put pieces into a bowl, and pour soymilk over them. Mix to moisten bread, and set aside.
In a large bowl combine Gimme Lean, onions, garlic, allspice, nutmeg, cardamom, dill weed, salt, and cayenne. Add soaked bread, and mix all ingredients by hand, squeezing through the fingers to break up and blend the Gimme Lean with the seasonings.
Form mixture into tiny meatballs about 1/2-inch (1 cm) in diameter, and put them on a platter. Put one third of the olive oil into a deep skillet, and heat oil. When hot add one third of the meatballs to the skillet, and brown on all sides. Remove to another platter lined with paper towels to drain.
Brown remaining meatballs in remaining oil, and drain on paper towels.
Sauce:
While meatballs are browning, prepare sauce. Put half the soymilk, silken tofu, salt, pepper, miso, Tamari, dill weed, and nutmeg into the blender. Blend on low speed for a few seconds; then switch to high for a few seconds. Transfer mixture to a large stockpot.
Add remaining half of sauce ingredients to blender and process. Add to stockpot.
When meatballs are fully browned, add to stockpot with sauce and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes to combine flavors. Serve over brown rice or baked potatoes. Serves 8 to 10.
NOTE: The sauce has a tendency to thicken when refrigerated overnight. When reheating, add a little soymilk or water to thin the sauce to desired consistency.

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