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Terrarium

Today’s project: make a terrarium. Inspired by a store in SF called Paxton Gate, I did a little research and went to the garden store. $60 bought me potting soil, sheet moss, activated charcoal, river rocks, five little plants, and a glass apothecary jar. A little steep, but if/when I make another terrarium, I’ll only [...]



The definition of “adorable”

My grandmother’s shih tzu, Misty, and the unabridged dictionary my family bought for me from an estate sale (so thoughtful). Prescriptivism. Serious business.



The magnificent insta-clean electric can-opener in the grad student lounge



Serviceberry tree



Neighbor Cat and the Adventures of Bad Manners

Today at lunch, Nate & I heard a tiny bell jingling outside the door. Upon opening it, I saw a grey blur dash past me in a flurry of furry paws and whiskers. Neighbor Cat had arrived.