tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203456642024-03-13T19:57:27.874-07:00CoraNationtiny miracles of beautycora dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414189718003492021noreply@blogger.comBlogger409125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345664.post-57436340551762530952012-11-02T21:15:00.000-07:002012-11-02T21:15:18.020-07:00MD 2012<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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cora dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414189718003492021noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345664.post-10197274016416125702012-04-02T10:31:00.000-07:002012-04-02T10:31:31.031-07:00Marriage Stats<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Eight years married, tomorrow, April 3rd.<br />
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- Four cats</div>
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- One dog</div>
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- Two daughters</div>
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- Two houses</div>
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- Four apartments</div>
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- Eight cars </div>
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- One separation and two near separations</div>
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- Trips to Paris, St Croix, New Orleans and LasVegas</div>
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- Countless road trips</div>
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- Four "cities" - Chicago, Portland, College Place, Milton-Freewater</div>
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- One man</div>
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- One woman</div>
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- A whole lotta love and patience</div>
</div>cora dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414189718003492021noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345664.post-47806820448658240822012-03-25T21:44:00.000-07:002012-03-25T21:44:06.148-07:00The A Team 03.25.12<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Aggie:</div>
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- dressed up like a princess this week (and slept in the ensembles)</div>
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- says "of course"</div>
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- loves rice</div>
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- when pretending to be a dog or baby, she fully commits to the character and refuses to use words</div>
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- knows all her colors</div>
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Mimi:</div>
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- can pull herself up to standing</div>
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- received her first bang trim courtesy of her Papa</div>
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- sings the "ashes, ashes" part of Ring Around the Rosy</div>
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- thinks people saying "ow!" is hilarious</div>
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Aggie:</div>
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- when at home, prefers to wear just her diaper</div>
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- points out what she sees on the drive to daycare</div>
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- skipped her nap twice this week</div>
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- loves it when the "whole family" is together</div>
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Mimi:</div>
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- had some weird eye infection which turned out not to be pink eye (whew!)</div>
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- says "hi!"</div>
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- loves to pull her sister's pacifier out of her mouth</div>
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- drinks from a sippy cup</div>
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(No pics this week :( )</div>
</div>cora dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414189718003492021noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345664.post-22032368660943590052012-03-11T22:02:00.002-07:002012-03-11T22:02:16.461-07:00The A Team 03.11.12<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Mimi:</div>
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+ now drinks cow's milk and likes it</div>
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+ loves getting into whatever her sister is doing</div>
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+ gobbles up her Papa's BBQ</div>
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+ will sometimes reply when you talk with her</div>
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+ pets the cats and dog very gently</div>
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Aggie:</div>
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+ wants to go potty directly after she has soiled her diaper</div>
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+ will occasionally thank me for doing things, like making her chocolate milk or washing her clothes, unprompted, in full sentences</div>
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+ tells me to not be cross</div>
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+ spontaneously told me she loved me today</div>
</div>cora dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414189718003492021noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345664.post-3561001777737375032012-03-11T21:52:00.002-07:002012-03-11T21:52:34.878-07:00Word.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This writer nails it -<br />
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http://momastery.com/blog/2012/01/04/2011-lesson-2-dont-carpe-diem/</div>cora dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414189718003492021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345664.post-45925848824318369412012-03-05T20:53:00.000-08:002012-03-05T20:53:13.067-08:00Problems<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The other morning, I had the thought, "You know what my problem is? I think I have problems but I don't actually have problems."<br />
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And two of my bloggers came out with posts that resonated:<br />
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<a href="http://www.enjoyparenting.com/dailygroove" target="_blank">Daily Groove</a>:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 15px;">...remember there are two components to every problem:<br /><br /> 1. The actual condition<br /> 2. Your *belief* that it IS a problem</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.superherojournal.com/2012/03/02/things-i-learned-way-later-than-everyone-else/" target="_blank">Superhero Journal</a> says:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">...most importantly:</span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">There is nothing wrong with me.</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I didn’t do anything wrong.</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I am totally lovable.</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Ah, Universe. You work in mysterious ways.</span></div>
</div>cora dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414189718003492021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345664.post-79453901263259143212012-03-02T21:39:00.001-08:002012-03-02T21:43:50.859-08:00The A Team 03.02.12<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Mimi:</div>
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+ got in 3 teeth in a week, bringing the grand total to 8<br />
+ gives high fives</div>
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+ refuses to sit still for dressing or diaper changes</div>
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+ has a bite shaped bruise on her knee, the result of pulling another kid's hair</div>
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Aggie:</div>
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+ introduced me to her day care teachers</div>
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+ has two daily chores - helping to feed the outdoor cat, Clara, and checking the mail</div>
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+ sometimes calls things she considers hers "My Aggie" (i.e., "My Aggie boots")<br />
+ sometimes will just lie on her bed, taking a break</div>
</div>cora dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414189718003492021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345664.post-77891243785912337802012-02-24T08:12:00.001-08:002012-02-24T08:12:38.591-08:00Update<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
So, I got a new job! I started this week and so far so good. I work up to 30 hours a week and my schedule is four 7 hour days. I get to work by 9 am, so the girls and I can have a leisurely morning together. I get Mondays off, but the girls will be at daycare, so I'll be able to run errands, do chores and have some alone time. It's looking like an ideal work schedule.<div>
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Since being back to work this week my mood has improved drastically. I think this position is a better fit for my skills and personality. I certainly hope so. I really don't want to go through the whole job search thing again.</div>
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Thanks for all your support. Hugs and happy weekend!</div>
</div>cora dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414189718003492021noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345664.post-9602982312705092222012-02-24T08:07:00.002-08:002012-02-24T08:07:37.458-08:00The A Team 02.24.12<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Aggie:</div>
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+ favorite toy is her "baby" red car</div>
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+ was sad when her grandparents left on Monday</div>
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+ loves dolphins and flamingos</div>
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Mimi:</div>
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+ Pulled herself up to standing</div>
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+ likes to look at books</div>
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+ likes to wrestle</div>
</div>cora dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414189718003492021noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345664.post-67292131118150625292012-02-17T08:35:00.000-08:002012-02-17T08:38:06.277-08:00The A Team 02.17.12<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Mimi:</div>
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+ gives kisses when asked</div>
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+ pulls herself up onto her knees</div>
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+ devours homemade scones<br />
+ brushes her teeth (kind of)</div>
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Aggie:</div>
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+ is learning to use the potty</div>
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+ loves the movie <i>Cars </i>and the book <i>Where's the Green Sheep? </i></div>
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+ does not enjoy her sister's loving yet rough touches</div>
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+ devours corn tortillas with peanut butter</div>
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+ loves jumping on the bed</div>
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</div>cora dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414189718003492021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345664.post-58350528590994743532012-02-15T13:27:00.000-08:002012-02-15T13:29:43.842-08:00Creative Cravings 02.15.12<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/tBj5neka5Zw" width="420"></iframe><br />
<i>Loving Def Leppard's Hysteria album of late</i><br />
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<a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2012/02/roald-dahl-on-stamps.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FbboSV+%28A+CUP+OF+JO%29" target="_blank">These</a> make me want to hop on a plane to London just so I can mail something<br />
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A <a href="http://thecomposites.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">visualization of literature</a> that I can get into (via <a href="http://www.neatorama.com/" target="_blank">Neatorama</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://www.neatorama.com/2012/02/09/the-best-response-to-a-rejection-letter-ever/" target="_blank">This letter</a> cheered my job seeking heart<br />
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I really want to try <a href="http://laughingsquid.com/the-bottle-of-wits-the-princess-bride-wine-by-alamo-drafthouse/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+laughingsquid+%28Laughing+Squid%29" target="_blank">this</a>, if only for novelty's sake (<i>as you wish!</i>)<br />
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<a href="http://laughingsquid.com/dress-pant-sweatpants/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+laughingsquid+%28Laughing+Squid%29" target="_blank">Comfort</a> without the frump<br />
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<a href="http://www.sundancechannel.com/all-on-the-line/" target="_blank">This show</a> is geeking out my inner fashionista<br />
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What I thought <a href="http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/italys-organic-cathedral-is-made-of-growing-trees.html" target="_blank">church</a> should've been like as a kid (god+nature)</div>cora dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414189718003492021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345664.post-8359838145708355512012-02-15T13:09:00.000-08:002012-02-15T13:30:41.002-08:00Feeling Blue<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Since Sunday night, I've been feeling blue, down in the dumps, for every reason and no reason at all, if that makes any kind of sense. We had a good weekend balanced between being out and about in the sunshine and snuggled up at home. Facing another week of being at home and job hunting just brought me down. I had an interview today - should hear by the end of the week.<br />
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So, that's why the radio silence. I just did not want to face up to the mood, even though it was staring me in the face.<br />
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Sigh. I have all kinds of ideas on how to free myself from the blues but feel entirely unmotivated to do so. Which drives me crazy when other people do this. At least I'm developing some compassion. ;)<br />
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But, please, this is not a pity or worry party - I just wanted to own up to my feelings.</div>cora dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414189718003492021noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345664.post-80386849169335380412012-02-10T11:10:00.000-08:002012-02-17T08:27:09.915-08:00The A Team 02.10.12<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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A family friend forwarded me these pics - the ones below are my favorite. If you know who should receive credit for them, please let me know!<br />
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<a href="http://mightygirl.com/2012/02/03/nerds-in-love-top-10-valentines-for-geeks/" target="_blank">Valentines</a> for Geeks<br />
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<a href="http://www.dandee-designs.com/2012/02/love-bug-valentines.html" target="_blank">Love bugs</a>! (via <a href="http://www.laughingsquid.com/" target="_blank">Laughing Squid</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://madebyjoel.com/2012/02/valentines-card-creatures-kids-craft-printable.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=valentines-card-creatures-kids-craft-printable" target="_blank">Valentines</a> that become toys<br />
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Marshmallows as <a href="http://blog.thecelebrationshoppe.com/2012/01/11/easy-valentine-marshmallows/" target="_blank">valentines</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.makeandtakes.com/pipe-cleaner-heart-shaped-love-goggles?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+makeandtakes+%28Make+and+Takes%29&utm_content=Google+Reader" target="_blank">Valentine</a> goggles<br />
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<a href="http://www.ambrosiagirl.com/blog/valentines-toy-boat-say-that-3x-fast/" target="_blank">Toy boat!</a><br />
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All these years I was misled into thinking VD was something you <i>didn't</i> want (via <a href="http://www.neatorama.com/2012/02/03/the-6-most-counterproductive-psas-of-all-time/" target="_blank">Neatorama</a>)<br />
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Apparently, a <a href="http://www.neatorama.com/2012/02/02/the-worlds-first-heartless-man/" target="_blank">heart is no longer required</a><br />
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Who knew that <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/8763834@N02/sets/72157621743897190/" target="_blank">violence</a> could be so pretty (via <a href="http://www.visualnews.com/" target="_blank">Visual News</a>)<br />
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Simply lovely <a href="http://m.anthropologie.com/anthro/category/wallpaper/home-wallpaper.jsp" target="_blank">wallpaper</a> (via <a href="http://feelinglovesome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Feeling Lovesome</a>)<br />
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Artful <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62252350/youre-doing-everything-right-8x10-print" target="_blank">affirmation</a> (via <a href="http://feelinglovesome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Feeling Lovesome</a>)<br />
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Ironically, <a href="http://sfist.com/2012/02/03/jack_in_the_box_unleashes_a_bacon_m.php" target="_blank">this</a> is vegetarian (via <a href="http://www.neatorama.com/" target="_blank">Neatorama</a>)<br />
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When I refer to this cat as <a href="http://laughingsquid.com/harvey-dent-the-adorable-two-faced-kitten/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+laughingsquid+%28Laughing+Squid%29" target="_blank">two-faced</a>, I am not speaking metaphorically (via <a href="http://www.laughingsquid.com/" target="_blank">Laughing Squid</a>)<br />
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Very cool method of <a href="http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/tag/model-morphosis/" target="_blank">before-and-after shots</a><br />
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Cakes gone <a href="http://www.cakewrecks.com/" target="_blank">horribly, laughably wrong</a> (via <a href="http://www.neatorama.com/" target="_blank">Neatorama</a>)<br />
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Long-term <a href="http://www.laurenfleishman.com/personal/loveeverafter/loveeverafter2.php" target="_blank">love stories</a> (via <a href="http://sillygrrl.com/portfolio/" target="_blank">Silly Grrl</a>)<br />
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Too much <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/animals/awkward-cat-sleeping-positions" target="_blank">kitty</a> cuteness and silliness (via <a href="http://www.neatorama.com/" target="_blank">Neatorama</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/the-unique-wood-chip-sculptures-of-segei-bobkov.html" target="_blank">Taxidermy</a> for vegetarians</div>cora dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414189718003492021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345664.post-24462036326417287272012-02-07T10:57:00.000-08:002012-02-10T10:58:34.128-08:00Better<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Thanks so very much for all your words of support. Nan hit the nail on the head - if they feel loved and love themselves, that's all that matters.<br />
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The last week has been a lot better. I'm working with a new counselor. The girls are in day care full-time this week. I spent yesterday thrifting and tomorrow will spend time with a friend.<br />
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So, thanks. Your support means the world to me.</div>cora dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414189718003492021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345664.post-15695689950701495192012-02-06T19:01:00.000-08:002012-02-10T10:57:03.690-08:00Promoting<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Jason has two cousins (who are also sisters) with mad skills that I thought I'd share with you. </span><br />
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Absolutely stands the test of time, both video and song. Freedom!<br />
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+ still isn't crawling (something that frustrates her quite a bit)</div>
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+ loves raw carrots</div>
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+ put herself down for a nap yesterday</div>
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+ says she's "cross" when upset</div>
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+ now sleeps back in her old room (bed time last night - 9:30 pm!)</div>
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I mentioned last week that we <a href="http://corad.blogspot.com/2012/01/mac-attack.html" target="_blank">got a Macbook Air</a> (loving it!). Of course, I am now shopping for a case. Here are my four favorite off of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy</a>:<br />
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<br /></div>cora dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414189718003492021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345664.post-89344469269110401872012-02-02T07:45:00.000-08:002012-02-02T07:53:10.362-08:00Form+Function<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
aka, functional art<br />
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<a href="http://designtaxi.com/news/351407/Alarm-Clock-Powered-By-Water-No-Snooze-Function-Provided/" target="_blank">Water Powered Alarm Clock</a> (via <a href="http://www.neatorama.com/" target="_blank">Neatorama</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://www.pojman.com/PP/pocket_protectors/pocket_protectors.html" target="_blank">These</a> help your pocket stay neat and, well, neat (via <a href="http://www.neatorama.com/" target="_blank">Neatorama</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://laughingsquid.com/nature-art-made-from-paper-cut-maps/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+laughingsquid+%28Laughing+Squid%29" target="_blank">Recycling made gorgeous</a> (via <a href="http://www.laughingsquid.com/" target="_blank">Laughing Squid</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://www.joelsartore.com/galleries/the-biodiversity-project/" target="_blank">Captured to preserve</a> (via <a href="http://www.neatorama.com/" target="_blank">Neatorama</a>)<br />
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No ordinary <a href="http://society6.com/cases?show=new" target="_blank">iPhone case</a> (via <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Cup of Jo</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lineposters" target="_blank">To the point</a> (via <a href="http://www.laughingsquid.com/" target="_blank">Laughing Squid</a>)<br />
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And art for art's sake:<br />
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<a href="http://feelinglovesome.blogspot.com/2012/01/pretty-art.html" target="_blank">Pretty Art</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.pedrocampos.net/index.htm" target="_blank">Not paintings</a> (via <a href="http://www.visualnews.com/" target="_blank">Visual News</a>)<br />
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<br /></div>cora dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10414189718003492021noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20345664.post-7788851597554087062012-02-01T22:08:00.000-08:002012-02-02T07:52:50.808-08:00Creative Cravings 02.01.12<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Putting together this list is one of the highlights of my week. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.<br />
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Liz Lemon is my homeboy:<br />
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(<i>via <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Cup of Jo</a></i>)<br />
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An <a href="http://alltheloveintheuniverse.tumblr.com/post/16895502041/e-t-tribute" target="_blank">ET tribute</a><br />
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Please, someone make me <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/-holiday-guest-post-from-3-104131" target="_blank">this</a> (via <a href="http://lizfabry.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">exactly</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/botanists-agree-to-loosen-latins-grip/2012/01/09/gIQAANVe8P_story.html" target="_blank">Et tu, Botanists?</a> (via <a href="http://www.neatorama.com/" target="_blank">Neatorama</a>)<br />
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I'm a <a href="http://laughingsquid.com/social-media-gurus/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+laughingsquid+%28Laughing+Squid%29" target="_blank">guru</a>!<br />
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<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/jan/26/doll-protesters-problem-russian-police" target="_blank">Ridiculous</a> yet true (via <a href="http://www.neatorama.com/" target="_blank">Neatorama</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://www.treehouses.com/" target="_blank">Trip Plan 3</a> (via <a href="http://www.laughingsquid.com/" target="_blank">Laughing Squid</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://www.visualnews.com/2012/01/25/the-gaskettes-swoon-and-destroy/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheVisualNews+%28Visual+News%29" target="_blank">This</a> is more my style than roller derby (for which I'm too much of a wuss)<br />
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<a href="http://www.pandora.com/#!/music/song/scott+d+davis/sweet+child+o+mine" target="_blank">Surprisingly lovely</a><br />
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You know what a fan I am of <a href="http://io9.com/5878224/10-science-holidays-to-get-your-geek-on" target="_blank">nontraditional holidays</a> (via <a href="http://www.neatorama.com/" target="_blank">Neatorama</a>)<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/swapomatic?sk=info" target="_blank">Brilliant</a> (via <a href="http://www.laughingsquid.com/" target="_blank">Laughing Squid</a>)<br />
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A hilarious <a href="http://laughingsquid.com/venn-diagram-of-sabotage-by-beastie-boys/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+laughingsquid+%28Laughing+Squid%29" target="_blank">take</a> on a hilarious <a href="http://youtu.be/z5rRZdiu1UE" target="_blank">song</a> (via <a href="http://www.laughingsquid.com/" target="_blank">Laughing Squid</a>)<br />
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<a href="http://www.neatorama.com/2012/01/31/venom-symbiote-caterpillar/" target="_blank">Whoa</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/9028479/Couple-raise-child-as-gender-neutral-to-avoid-stereotyping.html" target="_blank">Interesting experiment</a> (via <a href="http://www.neatorama.com/" target="_blank">Neatorama</a>)<br />
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So, I guess I just need to <a href="http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21328494.600-cant-find-your-keys-your-brains-out-of-sync.html" target="_blank">reload my brain</a>? (via <a href="http://www.neatorama.com/" target="_blank">Neatorama</a>)<br />
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Last but not least, my amazing friend, Liv:<br />
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