Author Archives: mariko

bad blogger

Posted on August 31, 2008 by mariko

The in-laws were in town last week, so we chased around town and ate marionberry pie and such. Also, I thought I developed restless arm syndrome, but I think I pinpointed the cause–taking calcium before bed (which the TMJ doctor … Continue reading →

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shopping fun

Posted on August 18, 2008 by mariko

Tokyo Made is a great online shop that offers all sorts of goodies by independent designers, many of them based in Tokyo. I had been admiring the artwork of Sidney Pink for quite some time, and I finally decided to … Continue reading →

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lovely lycra

Posted on August 13, 2008 by mariko

I’m sure you are as shocked as I am that I am blogging two days in a row! That hasn’t happened in years! Anyway, as promised, I did make some running shirts for myself with my new coverstitch machine and … Continue reading →

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pogo

Posted on August 12, 2008 by mariko

Peter got me a new toy for my birthday–a Polaroid PoGo! It is a miniature photo printer. You take photos with your cell phone or digital camera, and you can instantly print out sticker photos on the PoGo (with a … Continue reading →

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smocky toppy

Posted on August 7, 2008 by mariko

Before I could set up my sweatshop to crank out running gear, I had to finish this blouse (changing the threads on my serger is not too horrible, but I’m also too lazy to do it very often). The fabric … Continue reading →

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Sewing plans

Posted on August 4, 2008 by mariko

It’s summer, which means it’s marathon training season! Every Saturday morning I run with a big group, and at this point I think I am the oldest, laziest, and most shoddily dressed runner of the bunch. Seriously, my running clothes … Continue reading →

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yes, they are pretty tasty indeed

Posted on July 28, 2008 by mariko

I must have at least a half dozen decent recipes for chocolate chip cookies, but apparently that’s not enough. Leave it to the New York Times to come out with yet another chocolate chip cookie recipe, one that is being … Continue reading →

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london calling

Posted on July 23, 2008 by mariko

Well, Peter safely returned from his monthlong sojourn in England! He thoroughly enjoyed Chaucer Camp and learned a lot, so if you are ever in the mood to discuss Chaucer, you know who to call. It’s hard to believe he … Continue reading →

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Kakigori

Posted on July 16, 2008 by mariko

My kakigori (Japanese shave ice) syrup arrived! I know, it’s kind of silly to order shave ice syrup online, but I conducted a not-terribly-in-depth survey of local Asian markets, and none of them carried the Japanese syrup in matcha flavor. … Continue reading →

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the great panty experiment begins

Posted on July 11, 2008 by mariko

I am pleased, no, thrilled, to announce the arrival of the panty spandex! I also got some stretch stuff for the waistband and the legs, but I have to figure out what is supposed to go where. I tell ya, … Continue reading →

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