Author Archives: mariko

moving sale

Posted on August 20, 2005 by mariko

We had our moving sale today, and we were able to unload quite a bit of stuff! It was essentially my first yard sale, and I think I should get a fair to poor grade. You see, I am pretty … Continue reading →

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busy week

Posted on August 18, 2005 by mariko

It’s been kind of a crazy week around here, and I don’t think it’s going to ease up for a while. Here’s what’s been happening: Friday: Peter has a phone interview from our hotel room in Santa Barbara with a … Continue reading →

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mother knows best

Posted on August 17, 2005 by mariko

Peter was just up in Portland, and he brought home some candies from my mother. She works in a little Japanese market there called Anzen. She knows me pretty well!

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friends of supereggplant

Posted on August 16, 2005 by mariko

I am feeling rather spoiled right now. Check out what a very special friend made me for my burpday (sorry for the blurry photo): It is made entirely of FRENCH KNOTS. I need to find just the right spot for … Continue reading →

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I heart Molly

Posted on August 14, 2005 by mariko

Even though Molly has been chasing all over Japan AND trying to get ready for her trip to the US, she found the time to send me a package of yummy Japanese treats: Cherry and mango Hi-Chews, melon- and yogurt-flavored … Continue reading →

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The second half of the rest of my life

Posted on August 12, 2005 by mariko

We’re back from Santa Barbara, and the house is still standing! I would have blogged again from Santa Barbara, but my laptop died. It is still dead. The battery is just about shot, but when I try to turn it … Continue reading →

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greetings from santa barbara

Posted on August 9, 2005 by mariko

Well, we made it to Santa Barbara, and we’re staying 1/2 block from the beach (along with a million other tourists). Not much to report except that Deedle went for a swim today at the Goleta slough (okay, so Peter … Continue reading →

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bug killa

Posted on August 8, 2005 by mariko

We have to have our house tented for termites, which means we will be out of town for the rest of the week while the pest killers gas our house and annihilate every living organism. I find this rather distressing, … Continue reading →

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what’s cookin’

Posted on August 5, 2005 by mariko

When I was up in the Bay Area, I went to Kinokuniya in Japantown to peruse the Japanese craft books. That section was pretty well picked over, but I went down another aisle and a new section was unveiled to … Continue reading →

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back from sf

Posted on August 4, 2005 by mariko

Well, I made it back from San Francisco, but I’m sorry to say I took pathetically few photos! I had a great time, though, and got to see lots of people. Unfortunately, those people did not include Rachael or Becca, … Continue reading →

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