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Entries from October 2006

The Parable of Confidence

October 30th, 2006 · 1 Comment

When born into a family whose riches were limited, Carlisle had a very restricted, monotone wardrobe.  He owned only a pair of footie pajamas of the palest banana yellow.  He was ashamed, and often hid his face from his peers and acquaintances.  He was growing, and the pajamas had stretched but little.  Carlisle tried to […]

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Blog Image Scavenger Hunt

October 17th, 2006 · Comments Off

The doorbell rang, and I heard the twang echo in my ears. I was so incredibly tired, but an avid insomniac. I was getting kind of irritated, but i went to the door anyway. There was my best friend, smelling like a sewer, and appearing several shades darker. He wagged his tail, and romped through […]

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6 Fabulous Ways to Steal Someone’s Starbucks

October 10th, 2006 · 1 Comment

How many times have you watched someone happily stroll by, their lips pursed on the straw of a frappucino, and thought about if it was you? How many times have you day dreamed of all the fun things you could do with a grande caramel frappucino? Maybe a chai tea or pumpkin spice […]

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Emily Keyes

October 2nd, 2006 · 1 Comment

It was a tragedy.  True, I don’t know her, but I am deeply saddened that this has happened.  It is horrible that a parent can lose a child, and still have the media announce it with an ear-to-ear grin.  That perfect, genuine television personality smile that underwent braces as a youth, then severe whitening procedures […]

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