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Sorry for the interruption.

Posted on August 28, 2014 by htodd

I had a hard drive failure! My backups aren’t that great because this server is just for fun, but I think I got most of it back. Now I can’t find my sister to tell me if I have her … Continue reading →

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Deleting a bunch of users

Posted on May 17, 2013 by htodd

This is you-know-who’s brother and I’m getting lots of fake users on this blog clogging up my email. I’m going through and deleting inactive users. Sorry if this makes a mess as I may have gotten a little click-happy. If … Continue reading →

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graham cracker brownies

Posted on February 28, 2013 by mariko

2 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 tsp baking powder pinch of salt 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk Mix everything together and spread into a greased 8″ square pan. … Continue reading →

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Gretel hat

Posted on January 29, 2013 by mariko

Gretel hat, originally uploaded by super eggplant. I stopped knitting for a couple of years for some reason. I would like to blame the dog, since she had a habit of sitting RIGHT next to me, which made knitting awkward … Continue reading →

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Finally, a finished knitting project

Posted on December 8, 2012 by mariko

Finally, a finished knitting project, originally uploaded by super eggplant. I started this Spud & Chloe “camp hoodie” a couple years ago. I finished the entire body and was halfway up the hood when I just, well, stopped knitting. I’m … Continue reading →

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Blouse!

Posted on October 27, 2012 by mariko

Blouse!, originally uploaded by super eggplant. For years now I have been in search of a good, basic, button-down shirt pattern. I even worked rather tirelessly on a custom pattern in a sewing class only to discover I didn’t like … Continue reading →

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This is for Carolyn

Posted on September 2, 2012 by mariko

made another t-shirt, originally uploaded by super eggplant. My sole reader was bugging me about not blogging, so here you go, Carolyn! So, I don’t know about you, but I am always searching for the Perfect T-shirt Fit (TM). Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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coffee goods

Posted on December 3, 2011 by mariko

For a country steeped in a rich tea tradition (get it? tea? steep? ha ha ha), Japan has a lot of really pimpin’ coffee-making stuff. It is still not that easy to find super delicious coffee (don’t mean to be … Continue reading →

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hario ceramic slim

Posted on April 19, 2011 by mariko

hario ceramic slim, originally uploaded by super eggplant. I am not overly obsessive about my coffee, but I do have a thing for coffee gadgets. I have a small collection of coffee-related items, including the Aero Press, the Clever Coffee … Continue reading →

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strawberry season

Posted on April 7, 2011 by mariko

strawberry nails, originally uploaded by super eggplant. I have a robust love for strawberry designs, so when I saw these nails at the I Love Nail Polish blog, I decided to give it a go. I keep my nails very … Continue reading →

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