Author Archives: mariko

and a happy peeps day to all

Posted on April 11, 2004 by mariko

Peter and I are heading to the Bay Area on Friday so he can go to the Pacific Sail Expo. I’m planning to visit Megan, who is recovering from her mastectomy (and which has caused her to have an eggplant … Continue reading →

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is that a peep in your pocket

Posted on April 10, 2004 by mariko

Just in time for Easter, here’s Pumpkin Fluff! It may not be the most stylish sweater in town, but it is very comfy. Details that I’ve bothered to remember (note to self: be more organized): Sirdar Snowflake in pumpkin on … Continue reading →

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don’t fence me in

Posted on April 9, 2004 by mariko

The fence started moving along rather quickly after Peter got his jackhammering completed and post holes dug. Our friend Jon came to help TWICE, and today there was a whole crew: Peter, his father, and Jon. They got the entire … Continue reading →

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true confessions

Posted on April 8, 2004 by mariko

I wish I had some interesting, crafty news to share, but I don’t. I don’t know if it’s the time change or coming down from my Portland trip, but I have been exhausted all week. Last night I knit a … Continue reading →

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good knittin’

Posted on April 6, 2004 by mariko

Last week I discovered the Knitting Bag, an online shop that sells original knitting kits! Check out these two designs from their spring collection: Cute, huh? I think the prices are really good, too, considering you get an original pattern, … Continue reading →

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back in cali

Posted on April 5, 2004 by mariko

Well, I made it back to California, and now I’m tired and feel like I have too many things to do! Isn’t that the way? Before I blab on about things nobody will find interesting, how about some knitting content? … Continue reading →

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pix and posie in portland

Posted on April 2, 2004 by mariko

It was a gorgeous day on my final full day in Portland! I went with some friends to Posie, a very cute little boutique with many handmade items. It’s always great to see a genuinely nice and very talented person … Continue reading →

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thank goodness my mother is back

Posted on April 1, 2004 by mariko

Hallelujah, my mother came back today (though one of the first things she said to me when my father was out of earshot was, “I want to go to Japan again”). Here she is unloading all her crap: She brought … Continue reading →

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food and flowers

Posted on March 31, 2004 by mariko

Before I show numerous pictures of food, here’s a bit of fiber: Action Hero Melissa crocheted this cute pin! I really want to learn how to crochet now (and I confess–I love those little toilet roll covers). So today I … Continue reading →

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my father is losing his mind

Posted on March 30, 2004 by mariko

Well, he’s pretty far gone already, but right now he’s completely freaked out because he thought my mother was going to be gone for another week, but she’s coming home in 2 days. Pump up the meds! Today I met … Continue reading →

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