tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399279301643746398.comments2011-05-10T09:47:32.067-04:00Mr. Boo's House of VelvetBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04447716277925175179noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399279301643746398.post-76314672195184329582011-05-08T15:48:53.650-04:002011-05-08T15:48:53.650-04:00I've often thought if I had to pick a mom besi...I've often thought if I had to pick a mom besides mine, yours would be at the top of my list.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946311309467296976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399279301643746398.post-89351626494916731322011-03-15T19:02:32.782-04:002011-03-15T19:02:32.782-04:00i love the penmanship pillow so much i might have ...i love the penmanship pillow so much i might have to buy one for myself.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946311309467296976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399279301643746398.post-14102578488472276982010-08-11T09:09:34.754-04:002010-08-11T09:09:34.754-04:00I was cleaning out our Big Pile O' Crap (doesn...I was cleaning out our Big Pile O' Crap (doesn't everybody have one of those? Just me, then?) the other day and found some tapes. The one I'm listening to now has The La's on one side and KLF on the other. 3 a.m. eternal!<br /><br />KristinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399279301643746398.post-82833466482828035772010-08-01T16:14:04.896-04:002010-08-01T16:14:04.896-04:00Glad you're posting again! I feel like my musi...Glad you're posting again! I feel like my music tastes stopped in college, too--I just didn't have as much time to hear new stuff I guess? It's funny because I used to (ok maybe still do) roll my eyes at my aunt Peggy playing only 1960s music in her car but now when I turn on the '90s rock station in MY car, I'm essentially doing the same thing... Is it possible that the Foo Fighters are not as cool as they used to be?Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946311309467296976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399279301643746398.post-22249383260694183552010-07-31T22:44:26.005-04:002010-07-31T22:44:26.005-04:00I love posts like this! Cause now I just have bee...I love posts like this! Cause now I just have been listening to the Bird and the Bee and totally love it. You are kinda cool ya know, cause you always introduce me to my favorite stuff (Flight of the Conchords). So, if you like nice lyrics - have you listened to Regina Spektor? I love her. she's a true artist - lyrics and music. Some of her stuff is a little cra-azy, but you kinda get used to her. I'm like you, I kinda stick to my old high school and college music (which btw - a lot like yours. indigo girls, cure, the smiths etc.) But she is someone I've enjoyed following. Joey and I went to her concert in D.C. and loved it. So- thanks for the info.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11123717001120534770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399279301643746398.post-36179481675141051182010-02-15T15:41:48.238-05:002010-02-15T15:41:48.238-05:00I laughed out loud about the fight about rationing...I laughed out loud about the fight about rationing hummus. Because I totally get it. I always imagine snow days as much more romantic than they actually are.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946311309467296976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399279301643746398.post-20219279926308152762010-02-14T23:49:15.029-05:002010-02-14T23:49:15.029-05:00I love reading your stories! You are gifted! Sor...I love reading your stories! You are gifted! Sorry about all you both have been through! Too bad you can't send some of that moisture to Hawaii - Big Island which is 11" shy of their regular rainfall so far this year.Aunt Perinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399279301643746398.post-32594605888862780612010-02-14T12:10:41.867-05:002010-02-14T12:10:41.867-05:00I'm sorry but the whole scene brings tears of ...I'm sorry but the whole scene brings tears of laughter to my eyes. I do hope Mark's toe is better though. It sounds like quite the experience. The aftermath of the snow, slush, running rivers of snowmelt, not so funny. Enjoy!Susan Iversonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040382485611354708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399279301643746398.post-77716147336281690172010-01-05T11:48:22.981-05:002010-01-05T11:48:22.981-05:00OMG, I LOVE your almond roca. I need to learn ho...OMG, I LOVE your almond roca. I need to learn how to make it myself.<br /><br />KristinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399279301643746398.post-85595431964492583022009-12-18T00:17:35.666-05:002009-12-18T00:17:35.666-05:00Dad and I so enjoyed your entry about the holidays...Dad and I so enjoyed your entry about the holidays. Thanks. This year I wrote a letter and saved it but didn't send as this year was pretty ordinary. But, you are so right that it is a good way to remember as you re-read them. I love the image of you both singing and just generally being silly! Love and HO! HO! HO! MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399279301643746398.post-13843628951407147282009-12-17T19:56:17.133-05:002009-12-17T19:56:17.133-05:00I love the Christmas letters that people put in ca...I love the Christmas letters that people put in cards and was also surprised to discover that they are somehow controversial! My mom still has all the Christmas letters my grandma Vance wrote and they are so darling (if a little cheesy--like when she gushes about what a wonderful child my mother was). The cards with letters in them are the very best--even the totally gaggy braggy ones.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946311309467296976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399279301643746398.post-49066087525902368192009-06-11T09:33:29.652-04:002009-06-11T09:33:29.652-04:00I am delighted to find your recipe for cooking gre...I am delighted to find your recipe for cooking greens. I've never done this but I know that I'll be giving it a try before our CSA summer ends. Also great for making use of fresh green food: the recipe for chocolate chip zucchini cookies from Barbara Kingsolver's book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946311309467296976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399279301643746398.post-5385014786581812392009-05-30T21:43:43.728-04:002009-05-30T21:43:43.728-04:00I LOVE this post. 1. it's full of people i know -...I LOVE this post. 1. it's full of people i know - always a plus. 2. pics of Sarah's wedding! 3. highlights Bethehem, PA which I've been to and loved. So, all in all - great read. Say hi to Amy and congrats to Sarah. Way to make your trip EPIC!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11123717001120534770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399279301643746398.post-38309094949014148842009-04-27T09:58:00.000-04:002009-04-27T09:58:00.000-04:00Unrelated to Earth Day, but I liked this and thoug...Unrelated to Earth Day, but I liked this and thought that anyone who loves history and lives near DC would probably like it too:<br /><br />http://kalman.blogs.nytimes.com/Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946311309467296976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399279301643746398.post-34711896279366585762009-04-22T23:08:00.000-04:002009-04-22T23:08:00.000-04:00Ha! We just watched Role Models and I agree, Paul ...Ha! We just watched Role Models and I agree, Paul Rudd should be in every movie.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04447716277925175179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399279301643746398.post-12871249912979449522009-04-22T22:58:00.000-04:002009-04-22T22:58:00.000-04:00Joey has a little man crush on Paul Rudd and so wh...Joey has a little man crush on Paul Rudd and so when I was checking your blog and he was in the kitchen - he came running over to see it. Oh dear sweet Paul. He had a hard time dancing in that costume. You could tell he wanted to do more. Have you seen I Could Never Be Your Woman. He dances pretty cool in that. We watched Yes Man last night. With the Flight of the Conchords manager on it. He really should be in every movie. Anyway - peace out, earth rocks and stuff.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11123717001120534770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399279301643746398.post-30086395636670584402009-04-15T12:20:00.000-04:002009-04-15T12:20:00.000-04:00I have always marveled at women who can change out...I have always marveled at women who can change out their wardrobes for the seasons. I'm just not good at it because I HATE shopping! I know, doesn't seem possible, does it. I do love spring though. Those cherry blossoms are gorgeous!Susan Iversonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040382485611354708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399279301643746398.post-26377289312112865142009-03-30T12:57:00.000-04:002009-03-30T12:57:00.000-04:00Thanks Brooke! I love Sarah Vowell but I haven't ...Thanks Brooke! I love Sarah Vowell but I haven't read A Mid-Wife's Tale. I will put on my library list.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04447716277925175179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399279301643746398.post-23181435971189533412009-03-30T12:24:00.000-04:002009-03-30T12:24:00.000-04:00Have you read A Mid-Wife's Tale by Laurel Thatcher...Have you read A Mid-Wife's Tale by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich? It is on my list but I haven't read it yet. I also wonder if you're a fan of Sarah Vowell? I read Assassination Vacation but I'm also intrigued by The Wordy Shipmates, which looks sort of biographical. Most of my history/biography reading is British at the moment but one of these days I'll make my way back to the states...Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946311309467296976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399279301643746398.post-60715295783487602832009-03-15T19:11:00.000-04:002009-03-15T19:11:00.000-04:00I love the flowers! I've never knitted anything t...I love the flowers! I've never knitted anything that wasn't rectangular and made from 1 color of yarn. Crisis of confidence + laziness. Those hats are super cute and very etsy-chic.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946311309467296976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399279301643746398.post-72668097148850051812009-03-13T23:47:00.000-04:002009-03-13T23:47:00.000-04:00YAY!! You're back. We miss your blog so please ke...YAY!! You're back. We miss your blog so please keep it up. Your readers demand it!<BR/>MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399279301643746398.post-90252204171546694532009-01-22T13:12:00.000-05:002009-01-22T13:12:00.000-05:00that was a great little insight into inauguration ...that was a great little insight into inauguration day at the museum! I'm glad you guys at least got to watch it. And I'm jealous that you were sort of in the action - being so close to dc and seeing all the inaugural attendees. This really is exciting. Even down in Republican Tennessee.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11123717001120534770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399279301643746398.post-72450951462109902932008-12-11T15:29:00.000-05:002008-12-11T15:29:00.000-05:00Google docs is also a great way to back up documen...Google docs is also a great way to back up documents that could possibly induce suicide, were they to be lost forever. Like, say, a dissertation chapter or three.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946311309467296976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399279301643746398.post-90669003026905343102008-12-11T11:27:00.000-05:002008-12-11T11:27:00.000-05:00Oh the memories....Oh the memories....Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18364068071807834075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3399279301643746398.post-64283772992265619822008-11-12T13:56:00.000-05:002008-11-12T13:56:00.000-05:00The money quote:"That seemed like it would be real...The money quote:<BR/><BR/>"That seemed like it would be really fun. The reality was much worse. I learned that I am much more dependent on having "that one" around than I thought and can't decide if it's a good or bad thing."<BR/><BR/>"That one" is a good one. As Martha Stewart would say - it's a "good thing."<BR/><BR/>Thanks, Beth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com