Author: Hildie

Oh, not this again!

I gave up caffeine last week.  Mountain Dew and I were getting a little too carried away in our torrid affair.  We just need some time apart.  You know how it is. Here’s the funny thing, though; it’s totally not a big deal, this giving up caffeine.  Do you want… Read More
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IMO

Here are some small but important things that have been on my mind lately: Get swimsuits in the early spring and pay full price.  Sadly, I have ignored this good advice in the past and have paid for it come June. It’s a hard pill to swallow for a deal-lover… Read More
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My, that’s a cute skirt

I fell in love with a skirt that I saw on Dana’s blog (she is mightily creative and a fellow Austinite).  It’s for a little girl, but I altered the pattern and made one for myself.   I don’t know why I like sewing when most of the time it ends… Read More
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Texas: the new Greenland

I know those of you in other parts of the country are rolling your eyes, but can I please get a shred of sympathy? It’s 16 degrees right now! In Texas. We have no gloves.  We have no puffy coats.  I can barely find two socks. There are just some… Read More
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Rots of raughs

You know how sometimes you just need a good laugh? Engrish.com is always up to the task.  The Chinese and Japanese grasp on English can be too funny. By Hildie | Filed under Funny, Good Things 8 Comments Share
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What I’m doing today

Posting at Segullah about charity.  Then actually doing some charity by helping a friend pack her house to move out of town (sad!!!).  But is it still charity if I get to have fun hanging out with someone I like at the same time? By Hildie | Filed under Uncategorized… Read More
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2010: “The Word”

What is it this whole “theme for 2010” that is going around the blogosphere? Last year a few people were doing it: coming up with a theme word for their lives in 2009. Stuff like “excellence” or “positivity”. This year it seems like everybody is jumping on the bandwagon.  I… Read More
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Girls in white satin

Boy oh boy, have I got some news for you!  I got a new bra!  I know, I know; you’re impressed.  But I actually had a free afternoon sans kids (thanks Mom!) and decided to give The Girls the support and shiny white satin they deserve.   If you haven’t… Read More
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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas.   May you enjoy celebrating the birth of baby Jesus as well as rampant American consumerism and gluttony. Before: After: By Hildie | Filed under Christmas 5 Comments Share
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This will all be over soon

Class parties. Work parties. Church parties. Friend parties. Teacher gifts. Neighbor gifts. Homemade gifts (what was I thinking?) Kids’ gifts. Hostess gifts. Recitals. Concerts. Ballets. Christmas lights. Stocking stuffers. Post office. Post office again. Priority shipping. Overnight shipping. So worn out. So very, very tired. P.S. Don’t forget the seven… Read More
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