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 Thursday:
October 24, 2002
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Over the weekend, we were at antique store and saw some 3/4"
toy monkeys in the display case. They were each about $300. They
both had hard bodies, with fur and moveable arms and feet. The tag
on one of them said lipstick/compact. Clearly, you could see that
the head was removable and the body had a vertical seam where it
opened. Because they were so pricey and the openings didn't give
way easily, we weren't able to open the monkey up. I found some
of these items on ebay...they were made by a german company, Schuco,
in the 50s. From what I can tell on ebay, they mainly make tin cars
and other stuffed animals. There also some wind-up clowns
that are super neat.
Wednesday: October 23, 2002
> If you hate going to the mall, its probably related to not obeying
one of my
10 Simple Rules of Mall Shopping:
1. Never shop in uncomfortable shoes.
2. Never shop while hungry.
3. Never shop while thirsty.
4. Never shop while needing to blow your nose. (always carry tissue
in your purse) 5. Never shop without gum. Gum is good for when your
mouth is dry, but you're in a long line and you just can't get to
the food court fast enough.
6. Never think you can do it all in one visit. If you have several
things to get, its best to break it up into short trips. The mall
is a BIG place.
7. Never visit the mall on a saturday afternoon at 2:00. It will
be packed and you will be miserable. Always visit the mall when
they first open or after work during the week. Less people is good.
8. Never shop with someone who doesn't want to be shopping. The
mall requires lots of energy and positive shopping vibrations.
9. Never shop in uncomfortable shoes.
10. Never shop in uncomfortable shoes.
 Saturday:
October 20, 2002
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I'm finishing up Halloween cards today. Its a cloudy day.
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We watched a giraffe give birth on the pbs.
The giraffe was in captivity. She was walking around the stall with
a portion of 2 hooved legs hanging out her rear and then she stood
still and stuff just started coming out. And then, a bony gooey
giraffe landed with a thud on the ground. That was about a 10ft
drop I believe. I had never before imagined an animal giving birth
while standing. The baby giraffe is born with gelatinous coverings
on their hooves to protect the mother. The jell-o socks quickly
wear off once the giraffe starts walking, which happens in less
than an hour after birth. The end.
Saturday: October 19, 2002
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DAY OF EATING OUT. Saturday morning began with a perfect
bowl of oatmeal, served up with individual ramekins of brown suger,
raisins, butter and a small pitcher of chilled cream. It was wonderful
and a nice match to the rain. I've never ordered oatmeal at a restaurant
before, but it was calling to me. "Order me, I'm warm and gooey
and only $1.95." Saturday late lunch was an Italian-style pot
roast sandwich and a Proscuitto Goat Cheese brick oven Pizza. The
evening was finished off with Bread Pudding and Vanilla Bourbon
Sauce. Life is oh so sweet.
> I can't wait to have pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving. The color
of this page is like pie.
> Mmmm.. cranberry sauce.
> Delicious Honey Baked Ham with crusty suger glaze.
Thursday
7:55pm: October 17, 2002
> Are
there any lipstick colors that anyone can wear?
Find out the answer to this and other important beauty/fashion
questions on the InStyle site. I'm pretty sure that sites like this
would be of little interest if I didn't sit in front of the computer
all day. Lots of things are funny or interesting that otherwise
never would be, when you've got time.
> BedHead has cute expensive
pjs.
> 2004: I want to go here.
I've seen a few of Turrell's peices in museums in DC and in Houston.
They are environments of light. There's an installation in Houston
that serves as a tunnel (underground) connecting the orginal museum
with the newest wing. I love the fact that people HAVE to walk through
this peice to get to the other side. Its hard to write about art---so,
I'll just leave it at that.
Tuesday 9:45pm: October 15, 2002
Here
are some totally random items:
> Check out the Amelie
Kubrick figures at Sweaty
Frog. The angry face that she's making is funny and how she's
all blocky and the gnome's head is super detailed. We own Special
Forces and Planet of the Apes Kubrick figures. I know they make
Blair Witch ones too, but i was never into that. Also on this site,
i love this clock
and the rest of Yoshitomo Nara's stuff.
> I got my Damned Dollie a week or so ago! I ordered Violet.
> Cecily
has compiled some nice Halloween links.
> Wallace
and Gromit has some new shorts out. I'm interested in buying
more videos, but this site seems to only offer a subscription for
downloading. The new shorts belong to a new group called Cracking
Contraptions. I'll have to look into that a little more and see
if i can find videos.
 Saturday
4:20pm: October 12, 2002
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You can't beat these metal tins from the Container Store for marble
magnet set gift-giving. Now, I just need to design some coordinating
stickers for the tin and sell the sets for $10/each and then quit
my job and make magnets for the rest of my life.
> I looked in the back of my car yesterday and realized that
i had 6 jackets on the seat. Its true that I never go anywhere without
one; even when its 98 degrees out.
> After seeing gel pens everywhere, I finally truly used one.
I got some black envelopes to mail my Halloween cards, and got a
white gel pen to address them. Works like a charm!
Wednesday 9:30pm: October
09, 2002
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I don't have anything new to say tonight. I thought i would share
some old art. A couple of years ago, I was inspired to create a
diorama based on a neat box I found at the Container Store. The
box is wood, with a clear panel on one end for viewing. I have made
all of the components for it: a seated lady, a tiled floor, an end
table with a vase of flowers, a painting for the wall. I even have
spotlights. I just have to put it together. I need to drill some
holes for the lighting system. That's the trickiest part of it all
-- the wiring. I really love the idea of dioramas. I hope that later
in life I will have more time to mess with some where I can build
my own boxes.
Note: In case you were wondering, the lady is made of PaperClay.
I usually find it at michaels for around $5.00 near the sculpey
section. It's workable with water, like clay, but you just let it
air dry. You can paint it, sand it, carve it, etc. Very lightweight
-- nice for christmas ornaments and magnet art. I've used it for
lots of different projects.
 Saturday
5:30pm: October 05, 2002
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Here's a bracelet I made with my 'toasted coconut' beads, as i like
to call them.
> We went on an artchitectural homes tour today; mostly new construction.
Building a home with an art studio is my dream of all dreams. Just
tell me what i need to do to get there. I wonder what the people
with the cool house are doing right now. Are they using their indoor/outdoor
fireplace?
Friday:
October 04, 2002
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Last year, I insisted that we buy our pumpkins at the local grass/stone
supply place. It's the place where you watch the children playing
in the hay bale maze and laugh in slow motion as you each try to
find the best pumpkin. You hold hands with your loved one, strolling
around in the cool autumn winds while sunlight drizzles through
the half barren trees. Then you get out your wallet and pay too
much for two oversized squash. This year, I tossed my pumkin right
into the cart at the grocery store. $2.99. Wahoo!
 Wednesday
8:52pm: October 02, 2002
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Pictures! I made some Marble Magnets, Jack-o-lantern style. They
came out great. I designed the faces on the computer and printed
them out. Voila!
> I broke down and bought some simple red corduroy fabric to
make a purse with. The fabric is nothing special, but I think its
fine for a first purse project. I also broke down and bought a SEWING
FOR DUMMIES pattern ($12). I'm excited. I probably could have gone
without the pattern, but i figured i may learn something from it.
>After the weekend, my site will be all ready for Halloween.
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