Author Archives: kim

The Sinus Lover’s Guide to Winter

Posted on February 22, 2011 by kim

This may be one of the dorkiest things I’ve ever posted. Still, that’s never stopped me before and isn’t that the possibility of the web anyway? The idea that you can continually embarrass yourself in new and different (notice I … Continue reading →

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Monthly Brunch – February

Posted on February 7, 2011 by kim

My sister and I have often struggled to coordinate calendars. Her and her husband’s schedule is typically packed to the gills with volunteering and social engagements and ours is ruled in many ways by the boy. We decided last month, … Continue reading →

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Random Bits

Posted on February 1, 2011 by kim

I love technology, but not just for technology’s sake. I love technology that is emotional, connecting, inspiring and helpful. Oh and I also love fantastic design. So here’s a random assortment of tech-type bits that I am enjoying right now. … Continue reading →

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Office Reclaimed

Posted on January 10, 2011 by kim

In our mid-century house (that’s my fancy name for our rambler), we have a small room over the garage accessed through a small set of stairs off of the kitchen. Since we moved in, it’s been a dood room (or … Continue reading →

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Speaking of Inspiration

Posted on January 4, 2011 by kim

Thanks Sharyn for the link to this video of Zak Sally, artist, cartoonist, teacher, publisher and all around cool guy. (Also happens to be the former bassist for Low.)

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Inspiration

Posted on January 4, 2011 by kim

Lately (well, actually quite frequently) I’ve been searching for inspiration. With the new year ushered in, I have a strong desire to keep the freshness and possibility it promises close to me. In the days of yore, I would have … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo Hangover

Posted on December 18, 2010 by kim

If you don’t know what the title means, then you should head over to NaNoWriMo and start reading. I promise you, it’s worth it. Every November since 1999, people all over the world make the pledge to write 50,000 words … Continue reading →

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The Simple Pleasures

Posted on July 12, 2009 by kim

It’s been awhile since I’ve been able to sit down and experience an album (that’s right, I said ALBUM) from start to finish. I’m a stodgy old music listener (if you haven’t guessed already) and still adhere to the idea … Continue reading →

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Jack White, That Crazy Kid

Posted on July 12, 2009 by kim

How fun is it to be Jack White? Basically, you’ve succeeded in being able to do whatever you’d like musically and have people respect that. Courtesy of NPR, a complete listen of his latest project The Dead Weather’s album Horehound … Continue reading →

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The Sadness

Posted on May 31, 2009 by kim

Sad news this morning came delivered by way of the internets and a phone call from a friend to let me know that my best friend’s father had passed away. Besides the fact that I am heavy with sadness, I … Continue reading →

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