Tag Archives: Life

2011

Posted on January 1, 2012 by kaizerin

I don’t know the last time I was so happy to see the backside of a year as it slugged its way out the door. 2011 was the worst year I’ve had in a long time–much worse than 2007, when … Continue reading →

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Bhaloidam

Posted on October 8, 2011 by kaizerin

2011 has been an ugly, trying year. Globally, we’ve lurched from crisis to calamity to tragedy. There are too many to list, but the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the shootings in Norway, and the London riots stand out for … Continue reading →

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Limbering Up

Posted on June 9, 2011 by kaizerin

We’re well into June, and that means the assault on Mt. Stephenson is underway— the Ascent Team has agreed to read Cryptonomicon in June, Quicksilver in July, The Confusion in August, and The System of the World in September. I’m … Continue reading →

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Grimalkin

Posted on February 22, 2011 by kaizerin

“Grief is the price we pay for love.” I don’t recall when I first heard this–sources on the web attribute it to Queen Elizabeth II, in reference to the 9/11 attacks. I don’t think that’s the context I heard it … Continue reading →

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Fractious

Posted on January 23, 2011 by kaizerin

“Do go to Katy! You’re a cross as a little bear to-day!” said Fanny, pushing her away. “Katy don’t amoose me; and I must be amoosed, ’cause I’m fwactious; mamma said I was!” sobbed Maud, evidently laboring under the delusion … Continue reading →

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Sunriver Escapade

Posted on December 18, 2010 by kaizerin

My office holds fundraisers for United Way every autumn–bake sales, silent auctions, and the centerpiece event, basket raffles. Teams put together themed baskets (Movie Night, Holiday Baking, etc.) that are raffled off in the big finale of the month-long fundraiser. … Continue reading →

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Double Digits!

Posted on May 6, 2010 by kaizerin

Whoever’s idea it was, it was a good one. Happy 10th Anniversary, Darling!

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Friends Old and New

Posted on March 26, 2010 by kaizerin

Breaking news: the next Flavia de Luce adventure is out! The Weed That Strings the Hangman’s Bag was published in the US on March 9th. As I tweeted earlier this week: “Woo hoo, Flavia’s back!! And yes, I put myself … Continue reading →

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Someone’s in the Kitchen…

Posted on March 14, 2010 by kaizerin

We had quite the culinary adventure today, my darling and I. Our green-thumb neighbor gave us a large bunch of wonderfully fragrant rosemary (and invited us to feel free to cut more whenever we liked–nice neighbor!), so we decided to … Continue reading →

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Potpourri 2.15.10

Posted on February 15, 2010 by kaizerin

Springy greetings from the Pacific Northwest! I used to hate this short little month so much, until I moved to a place where February is when the first flowers bloom. Now, I’m quite fond of it. The daffodils in the … Continue reading →

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