Category Archives: a la mode

Sweater alert!

Posted on October 3, 2011 by apheckel

Oh, there are a lot of updates, but I’m racing my computer to dying (I’m winning), so I’ll keep it to the most important thing:  I’m knitting a new sweater.  I haven’t knit a sweater since last year’s and that … Continue reading →

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making spring/summer plans

Posted on March 21, 2010 by apheckel

Plans include:  Skirts, dresses and these shoes.  I need something to replace my boots when it’s no longer seasonally appropriate to wear them every day.

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sheesh

Posted on September 21, 2009 by apheckel

I just spent an hour after work doing a pretty thorough inventory of my clothing in preparation for the fall.  I just wanted to know whether I need to buy cardigans or not.  Though in packing away all of the … Continue reading →

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plans

Posted on March 16, 2009 by apheckel

I am planning on having a whole zoo’s worth of animal accessories soon.  Today on my lunch break I picked up one of these: I might take some pictures of the whole collection when I get home.  There is really … Continue reading →

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preventative

Posted on December 15, 2008 by apheckel

i took a sick day today because i’ve had a legit sore throat for a couple of days and i wanted to take it easy today and use up one of my paid days off before they all run out … Continue reading →

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quick addict

Posted on November 19, 2008 by apheckel

today was my last day of work until december first. i’m feeling really entitled to these days off, and they couldn’t have come at a better time. but i bet you can guess what i’ll spend my time off doing.

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bandits & barbarians

Posted on July 16, 2008 by apheckel

lately, we’ve been occupying our time with 2 things (apart from the normal tv and eating and, you know, work and shit) – playing dr. mario on the nintendo entertainment system and watching arnold schwarzenegger movies on wednesday nights: week … Continue reading →

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a long time coming

Posted on June 2, 2008 by apheckel

i found my first gray hair today!  i’m attributing it to buying the yaris.  i’m really excited about gray hair.  i mean, i have so many idols that have really beautiful silver hair.  seriously.  my mom and david byrne are … Continue reading →

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next up

Posted on May 3, 2008 by apheckel

well, after guam today, it’s finally our turn! i must say, i’m enjoying all of the attention our state is getting, even though all those liberal news outlets insist on focusing more on indiana. i know this blog has become … Continue reading →

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sided

Posted on April 27, 2008 by apheckel

so we just got back from an indie dance night at ringside. it was apparently its last night ever. well, at least at that location, i think. which is a shame, because that location is fucking sweet. we’d never been … Continue reading →

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