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June 18, 2005
a little collection of unrelated things
Look: China is the new America. I'll get back to you on this later; for now I'll just file it away in the anti-buffet arsenal.
Here is the Barbage photo I wanted to show you before. Sorry if it's a bit of a letdown after the big buildup.
Although I found the picture in our attic, it was not taken in our house. I do have that exact same phone though; my Gramma had her old black rotary phone forever and when it finally stopped working she refused to get a touch-tone, instead badgering the phone company until they found her a brand-new, white rotary wall phone down in the basement somewhere. Right after that they changed the service to her town so that only touch-tone would work, and Gramma had to embrace the new technology. So now I have this great old phone that is brand-new. I need the wall bracket for it, if anybody's got one lying around.
Some search terms that brought people here yesterday:
and I can't get enough nylon weblog: listen, I do NOT have a nylon problem. I can quit nylon anytime I want. I can quit tomorrow. Right after I've finished this pack, I'll quit.
pictures of little turquoise school house: sorry, I have no idea. I've never seen a little turquoise school house. But there is this tiny little shed-sized turquoise house on Highway 4, with a matching tiny little barn, that I always imagined must have an incredibly big basement that takes up the whole property. I was convinced that it was a fabulous underground palace, and the little turquoise house was just a disguise to keep people away. I think it's still there, maybe next time I go up to my Mom's I'll take a picture. Don't all pee yourselves in anticipation, now. I know it's hard.
back yard bully bowling balls: ow. That's mean.
And to the person who came here several times last week searching for we will rock you we are the champions same song, yes. They are the same song.
Look! More presents in the mail!
This is the Morehouse Merino Bijoux scarf kit that I won in a contest on jillz's blog. This yarn is so gorgeous I've just been holding the skein in the crook of my arm and petting it. And how did she know I've been hankering for a funny little dog I can dress up in pink sweaters and punk t-shirts? Oh, must be because I'm over 30 and childless. Can we say midlife crisis?
One last thing: does anybody know what kind of bird this is?
It lives in the Carolinean forest. Yeah, I could go look it up myself, but that's work.
Posted by jodi at June 18, 2005 12:52 PM | categories: dumbass
Comments
hey, do you know the colorway of the morehouse?
Posted by: k. at June 18, 2005 02:55 PM
Hi Jodi, Just stopping by to say thanks so much for the Adagio Teas gift certificate! What a thoughtful way to spread some joy! I'm just on my way to their website now.
You're doing fabulous work over here. I'm quite fascinated by your web and your art! I'll be checking back regularly!
Thanks again for your kindness! Michele at beknitted
Posted by: Michele at June 18, 2005 04:03 PM
Looks like an Indigo Bunting to me...
http://www.percevia.com/explorer/db/birds_of_north_america_western/obj/203/target.aspx
Posted by: emmajane at June 18, 2005 04:47 PM
Hey Jodi, I'm not 100% sure, but I believe that's an immature male blue grosbeak. you can see a picture here, along with range & habitat info: http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/id/framlst/i5970id.html
he's a cute little buggar.
Posted by: Kellee at June 18, 2005 04:52 PM
I second the indigo bunting.
Posted by: Rebecca at June 18, 2005 10:54 PM
It's an Indigo Bunting. I have one at my bird feeder! I think it's the prettiest shade of blue I've ever seen.
Posted by: Amanda at June 20, 2005 07:52 PM
"Indigo Bunting" sounds like some sort of sewing technique.
Posted by: NWJR at June 21, 2005 04:50 PM
How do you find the google searches? Is there a program you are using or is it part of your web coding?
oh, and "indigo bunting" sounds kind of like an untra sweet, higlhy processed breakfast cereal. Mmm, the best part of waking up is Indigo Bunting in your cup.
Posted by: caroline at June 21, 2005 09:23 PM
Indigo bunting sounds like the offspring of the Indigo Girls, LOL.
Posted by: laurie at June 22, 2005 04:24 PM
hi! I've been waiting for the right moment to say hi and have chosen 7am on thursday to do so. I've been reading/admiring your blog/art/designs for several months now (which is really about as long as I've been all fiber-y lovin'), so much in fact, I had to build me a blog just so I could say hello...so, hiya!
Posted by: jacey at June 23, 2005 07:52 AM