Month: February 2007
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NY knitblogger Sahara has finally posted her (two part!) review of our shop, and she loved it. It’s really interesting for me to read the perspective of someone with fresh eyes, someone who knows the craft industry but doesn’t have any preconceived notions about TC. For as much as we worry about the unfinished parts…
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Sneak PeekThey’re dooooooone! Here’s a little preview for you. My Fifth Annual Oscar Contest will launch in about 24 hours, so stay tuned!
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International Nike+ UsersIf any of you are using the Nike+ website from outside the States, I highly suggest you switch your country setting (that little flag down at the bottom) to the US version. Their version of the site has TONS more fun stuff than ours does, including “trash talking” on challenges, downloadable widgets to…
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Bibimbap!Thanks to Eva‘s excellent advice, today I finally found my way to the mythical hidden Asian grocery store behind Woolie’s Town Hall. (Take the first left past Platform 9 3/4, basically.) I was able to get both Korean ingredients that I’ve been having trouble finding: gochujang (spicy bean paste) and “kucho karu” (really hot chili…
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GASP! Amy has taken an absolutely gorgeous photo of our dear Puss Puss. (View the largest version; it’s breathtaking.)
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Last night I happened to look over the Snook’s shoulder while he was playing World of Warcraft… Me: What’s that big monster following you around?Him: It’s a, uh, “felhound.”Me: What’s this quest then?Him: (slightly embarrassed) Well, the felhound ate this key… so I have to kill these big pig things, and then the felhound eats…
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Oh, right. You’re all off watching some football game right now, aren’t you? Yes, they are showing it live on television here. Of course it’s Monday morning, so everybody’s at work instead of sitting at home, eating nachos and mocking Kevin Federline. But for the record – GO COLTS!
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It’s pronounced Tar-zhay…Man, I’m going a little Target CRAZY here. They’ve finally taken down some of the scaffolding at the Broadway and you can see the new third floor where the shops are going to go. My only regret is that it won’t be open in time for the launch of the Stella McCartney line!…
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Eileen is going to LOVE this: “The important thing to remember about Boston is that it was founded by hysterics.” (Link courtesy of another Boston blogger.)
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You are KIDDING ME. A knit-in at USC was forced to relocate to a “free speech zone”. Good grief.