ow – The Books are Taking Over…

Brimfield, May 2019 – The Odd, Disturbing, and Weird in Photos

Geoff and I haven’t been able to get to Brimfield for the last 3 years. We’ve both missed it a lot. But we were able to come this year. Some things have changed (new vendors, more food options, less parking, more 45 supporters) others have stayed the same (bargains if you know where to look, unpredictable weather, good and bad crazy, nice people).

Per usual I documented some of the odder things we encountered. Enjoy.

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Moving- the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The extended radio silence around here has been due to several factors. The major factor has been because Geoff and I spent the better part of this summer looking for and then buying a house. (YAY HOUSE!!!!!) Then we had to move.

We had to move ALL the stuff and things. And ALL the books. OMG.

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Being a Stubborn Dachshund has Consequences

Yesterday Rerun had his second bout in a little over a week of vomiting and listlessness. Last night was the worse of the two episodes and it was clear by bedtime that he wasn’t a happy dog. He didn’t want to eat anything and he was clearly uncomfortable. He woke us about every hour through the night heaving, vomiting, or whining. We were encouraging him to vomit because there was clearly something bothering him that he needed OUT.

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We’re still here

Geoff and I are still here. He’s under the weather and I’m recovering from a little surgery. It was minor and I was in and out of the hospital in under an hour. Geoff has a more long term GI issue and so he’s been feeling a bit down for a while. We’ll be back to our more regular posting soon.

~Kelly

Work without ceasing

This is a passage from 1 Thessalonians I’ve always liked. (NSRV). I’ve tweaked it a little to reflect our current circumstances.

Rejoice always, 17 pray work without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 19 Do not quench the Spirit.
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My kids get all the best drugs

And by kids, of course, I mean pets.
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Well, crap

I came across this on Boston.com this afternoon. I’m not one to generally put much faith in medical studies because one is generally the exact opposite of the next one to come down the pike. This one, however hits home for me.

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History in the making, but not in a good way

There has not been a shark attack on a human being in Massachusetts since 1936. So naturally someone just had to go and ruin that long unspoiled record.

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Things I do not understand

There are lots of things in this world I do not understand. Septum piercings, Mitt Romney, people who drive Hummers in cities, and fanfic are a few. Today Etsy introduced me to a new one. So did Fab.com.

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This is why other drivers scare me

While on our way to visit my sister and her family in New Hampster, Kelly and I were unfortunate enough to be stuck behind a car that started driving a bit erratically. Then things really got crazy.

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Blogroll

Antique, Vintage, & Semi-precious Handmade Jewelry by Kelly- I’m finally doing it, I’m selling my creations. Come take a look!

Dogs Against Romney- Really, who puts their dog on the roof of their car?

Email just isn't that hard – or is it? Proving over and over again that Reading is Fundamental and that emailing a stranger is easy to do if you aren’t paying attention or if you don’t know your own email address. Yes, really.

FOR SALE- We’re selling things. You should buy them.

Geoff's Amazon Wishlist- Books I want. Shocking, I know…

Geoff's Resume- Hire me! I’m fantastic!

Geoffrey B. Michael, Historian- Geoff’s background as a historian, researcher, instructor, docent, and living history interpreter.

Hyperbole and a Half- If you’re not reading this, you should be.

I Can Has Cheezeburger- LOLcats. What more do you need?

I has a HotDog- LOLDogs. And lots of dachshunds. What’s not to love?

Informed Comment- One of the top American Middle East experts, according to Geoff.

Inn At The Crossroads- The official Game of Thrones food blog and cookbook, also Geoff’s spiritual (geek) home.

It Gets Better- Dan Savage’s project for bullied LGBT youth has become a huge force for good and a beacon of hope for all bullied youth. Check it out.

Kelly A. Hopkins, soprano- My musical resume complete with MP3s, check it out.

Kelly's Amazon Wishlist- I know, I’m really hard to shop for. This will make it easier!

Kelly's Resume- Hire me! I’m fantastic!

Our Wedding Registry- For those who’ve had trouble finding our wedding registry, here it is.

Sad Etsy Dogs- Some people use their dogs to model items on Etsy. See how happy the dogs are… go ahead, I dare you.

Schneier on Security- Where the term “Security Theatre” originated. Geoff’s favorite computer blog.

Singing Stones Jewelry- The web home for my jewelry creations. Take a look!

Singing Stones Jewels- The Etsy home of Singing Stones Jewelry, in other words, my Etsy Store, come on by!

Steotch: Fine New England Needle Art- Requires an appreciation of pop culture/internet memes and fabric art.

Teri Kowiak – Singer, Cat Rescuer, Gamer, and all around awesome person. Teri is great. You should click here and read all about her.

The Bloggess- She’s bawdy, hysterically funny, a great writer, and something of an internet phenomenon. Not for the easily offended.

The Fat Nutritionist- The *best* nutrition and feminism website I’ve yet run across. A must read.

The Oatmeal- If you don’t already read this site, you should. Funny stuff.

The White Knot- White Knot for Equality- Equal rights are important to everyone. Spread the word that all loving couples deserve the same legal rights, benefits, and respect that civil marriage bestows.

Wedding pictures from our Big Day- Lots and lots and LOTS of photos from the big day. Take a look, and upload some if you have your own to share.

WWdN: In Exile- Wil Wheaton. He’s one of the most famous geeks in the world, and one of our favorite people we have never met. What more is there to say?

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