Author Archives: mariko

M.I.A.

Posted on November 22, 2009 by mariko

Mascara guard, originally uploaded by super eggplant. Hi. I have been missing for a bit. I guess I got a little too smug about not getting sick while everyone around me fell like dominoes, cuz then I got the crud. … Continue reading →

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a sequins of event

Posted on November 9, 2009 by mariko

Let’s just start at the beginning, shall we? I saw a sequined skirt at some store and thought, hey, that’s kind of cute, so I decided to make one. I got the fabric, Peter took one look at it and … Continue reading →

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smock it to me

Posted on November 2, 2009 by mariko

I know, it’s a miracle, I actually sewed something! I could have posted this a few days ago, but I was concerned that it might get mistaken for a Halloween costume. This poor tunic endured all sorts of insults prior … Continue reading →

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All hail Halloween

Posted on October 29, 2009 by mariko

All hail Halloween, originally uploaded by super eggplant. It probably goes without saying that I love candy and that Halloween has always been my favorite holiday (but I guess it’s not REALLY a holiday). I unboxed and prepped the Halloween … Continue reading →

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mug of champions

Posted on October 28, 2009 by mariko

Photo stolen from Gorge Marathon site I don’t talk about running a whole lot, but it’s one of the things I like to do. I’ve been running for more than 20 years now, so let’s just say I have passed … Continue reading →

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All hail the ancient Greek goddess of memory

Posted on October 16, 2009 by mariko

You know, I have to avoid JetPens because that place is dangerous for me. I have drawerfuls of Japanese pens, but if I go to the JetPens site? Oh, there are more I must have! So, I have to limit … Continue reading →

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chicken nanban

Posted on October 12, 2009 by mariko

I suppose if I had any self-respect I would have put the chicken on a cute plate instead of leaving it in the microwavable glass container, but hey, I’m keeping it real. My friend Yumi visited from Japan this summer, … Continue reading →

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Crabby

Posted on October 11, 2009 by mariko

It was quite a weekend. I headed down to the beach with my craft group (only three of us were able to go, though, so it was Crafty Lite) while Peter stayed home and waged battle against a rat that … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 24, 2009 by mariko

I was looking at photos of actresses at the Emmy Awards and noticed they all do the hand-on-hip pose, and I was thinking it was kind of obnoxious then realized I DO THAT IN MY PHOTOS, yet without the flair … Continue reading →

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cakewalk

Posted on September 17, 2009 by mariko

photo stolen from angry chicken Okay, so I have been forgetting to blog, but I am here to make an important announcement for you locals! Amy of Angry Chicken is having a book signing this Sunday the 20th at Powell’s … Continue reading →

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