Monthly Archives: October 2012

Henri, le chat noir, shares his thoughts on Halloween.

Posted on October 31, 2012 by kmkat
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Two-fer Tuesday.

Posted on October 30, 2012 by kmkat

Coupla things. As horrible and devastating as SuperSandy was/is, it is good to remember how much worse it could have been. No major buildings collapsed. Nurses had to carry sick babies down nine flights of stairs while pumping air into … Continue reading →

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Ten on Tuesday: the Alfred Hitchcock edition.

Posted on October 30, 2012 by kmkat

Ten Favorite Alfred Hitchcock Movies.  The Birds. I saw this when it first came out in theaters and had nightmares that night. This is the only movie that has ever given me nightmares.    North by Northwest. Cary Grant = … Continue reading →

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Downs syndrome man calls Ann Coulter on her slam.

Posted on October 29, 2012 by kmkat

But first, this week's mutterings. Crying :: Shame. Reluctant :: Debutante. Decade :: Ten. Mustache :: Ramble. Water :: For Elephants. March :: Hare. Stripes :: Stars. Friendship :: Ring. Weirdo :: Harpo. Contacts :: Eyes. * * * * … Continue reading →

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Last links of the month.

Posted on October 27, 2012 by kmkat

Halloween facts and history. (National Geographic via odditiesoflife via neilgaiman's tumblr) Fun with maps, (thanks. jdrak1970!) Fly the crowded skies. Did you know that Corgis are the new lolcats? Like this one. (thanks to Erika for chasing down that CNN … Continue reading →

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MN knitters’ days.

Posted on October 26, 2012 by kmkat

I went to MN Knitters' Days, a weekend knitting retreat, for the first time this year. The teacher was Lucy Neatby, who obligingly posed for this photo… …and taught 38 experienced knitters double knitting. I knit A LOT but had … Continue reading →

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LIttle free libraries.

Posted on October 24, 2012 by kmkat

You may have heard of Little Free Libraries. You may even have noticed one in your city. Imagine my surprise when I saw this in my teeny tiny town. It is in the lot occupied by Julia's Java, a tiny … Continue reading →

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Ten on Tuesday: candy!

Posted on October 23, 2012 by kmkat

Ten Favorite Candies in the Trick or Treat Bag. Snickers. My boys knew not to eat those out of their t-or-t bag/bucket. All Snickers are belong to ME. Hersheys Miniatures. Mmmm, chocolate. Baby Ruth bars. Mr. Goodbar. M&Ms, but only if they … Continue reading →

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ADD.

Posted on October 21, 2012 by kmkat

As the proud wife and mother of a couple guys with attention deficit disorder, I am clued in to what it is like. Here are some samples: If I could remember where I found these I would give credit where … Continue reading →

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Linksies.

Posted on October 20, 2012 by kmkat

I ate glitter. The no-spill kangaroo cup invented by a 10-yo girl to help her grandfather, who has Parkinson's. I got one for work; I live in fear of knocking over my tall coffee mug onto my laptop. (The tall … Continue reading →

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