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Ode to Humanity
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Jan 22, 2011, 2:08 pm
Cross-posted at my little tumblr blog. I am experimenting with tumblr. There, I said it. Comment - Like
Missy H. posted an article on
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Oct 4, 2010, 10:16 pm
I went on a walk in the park this weekend and saw some intense treasure hunters.
They were wearing earphones and knee pads while using metal detectors.
One of them stopped, knelt down and started digging with a spade.
I wonder what he found... Comment - Like
Missy H. posted an article on
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Sep 21, 2010, 4:52 pm
There is some road construction taking place outside my office window.
I saw this touching moment the other day:The construction working appeared to be comforting the big digger, it was sweet. Like Danny and the dinosaur. Comment - Like
Missy H. posted an article on
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Jul 14, 2010, 10:26 pm
Thanks to friend MtheP for drawing my attention to the entry on The Nerdist titled I Miss MS Paint by Matthew Burnside.
Burnside says:
From time to time, I long for the comfort of a picture slapped together on MS Paint. Those lo-fi looks warm my hart(sic). The jagged lines and construction pa... Comment - Like
Missy H. posted an article on
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Mar 9, 2010, 10:12 am
Hello! I miss you! I think about you a lot and I hope to get my drawing game back together.
Today is a very blah, foggy, Seattle 1990-something kind of day, so I thought I would share this drawing I meant to post over 2 years ago:
On a very similar kind of morning, this guy was belting out the Pearl... Comment - Like
Missy H. posted an article on
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Feb 15, 2010, 10:56 am
Originally submitted at Timbuk2
Love it! Love it! Love it!
By ThatGirlMissy from Minneapolis, MN on 2/15/2010 5out of 5
Pros: Pockets, Long straps, Design, Waterproof, Style, Work and play, Roomy
Cons: Need good bus pass pocket
Best Uses: play, Diaper Bag, Work, Crafts
I use this bag for work an... Comment - Like
Missy H. posted an article on
Ode to Humanity
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Feb 3, 2010, 10:20 pm
On the way to dinner with fine friends after a sunny and cold afternoon enjoying the Art Shanty Projects, we drove past this clever placement:
Are the ninjas disbanded, or disguised?
I hope you did not need any martial arts experts in a hurry along HWY. 55! Comment - Like
Missy H. posted an article on
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Jan 24, 2010, 9:51 pm
On a windy, snowy, nicely below freezing night recently I saw this dedicated Minnesotan and fixed gear enthusiast fixing a chain suck:
When you are riding at night in snow and ice, against the wind, who needs brakes?!?!
That green thing on the bike is a hockey stick. Awesome.
I will note that he D... Comment - Like
Missy H. posted an article on
Ode to Humanity
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Jan 21, 2010, 8:27 am
You may have received this in the mail from a major health insurance provider:
The Beav!
Cute. Beaver. Teeth. Ok.
Then you open it up and:
Better? More like MURDER!
The horror!!
That beaver is sure to fall to the grips of evolution now. Pretty sure he cannot swing an ax. Comment - Like
Missy H. posted an article on
Ode to Humanity
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Jan 1, 2010, 11:07 am
Happy New Year!!
This morning I am off to a crafternoon brunch hosted by TrinKnitty. I am really looking forward to it.
For the event I decided to make some bread from this bread baking book I really enjoy to read and use when I can. I made the Light Whole Wheat Loaf.
Let's look at the results toget... Comment - Like
Missy H. posted an article on
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Nov 2, 2009, 4:27 pm
If you live in Minneapolis Ward Nine like myself, you might have gotten the awesome mailer below over the weekend. As much as I have a problem with the waste involved with everyday junk mail and this kind of campaign mailer, I got great joy from this one:"OMGAWD! GARY SHIFF!!!!! I am not going to w... Comment - Like
Missy H. posted an article on
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Sep 18, 2009, 10:09 am
So I have not been able to keep up with drawing all of the beauty of humanity that surrounds and astounds me each day, I apologize to you and humanity.
I do have drawings, they are just waiting to be tweaked. I seem to have become behind at most everything and I am getting better and better at procr... Comment - Like
Missy H. posted an article on
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Aug 18, 2009, 10:53 pm
Roy Lichstenstein is one of my favorite artists; I find his pieces simple and yet profoundly emotional. Plus, they are fun!
I am going to use his works to express my feelings of recent events in my life.
Thanks, Roy!
Just 3 weeks ago today, my 37 year old partner, Todd, had a sudden and destructive ... Comment - Like
Missy H. posted an article on
I Don't Sleep, I Dream.
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May 20, 2008, 3:05 pm
This is a great illustration of many of my dream-full nights.
From Garfield Minus Garfield
Just pretend John Arbuckle is me! Comment - Like
Missy H. posted an article on
I Don't Sleep, I Dream.
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May 15, 2008, 10:40 am
I woke from a disturbing dream last night that left me too anxious to go back to sleep.
There I was, joyfully wedding a good friend of mine. She and I mingled happily amongst our loved ones.
We looked great and so in love!
Then when the crowd dwindled and the DJ played "Happy Trails" the maks was li... Comment - Like
Missy H. posted an article on
Belated Geography
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May 14, 2008, 10:56 am
I just wanted to chime in with this link to The Where Blog: A blog about urban places, placemaking and the concept of place.
I was stoked to find this blog because I am infatuated with Urban place and because they link to amazing pictures and I like visuals.
Take a look-see!
Do you recognize any of ... Comment - Like
Missy H. posted an article on
Belated Geography
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May 13, 2008, 11:23 pm
There are several national holidays in Argentina, this country knows how to embrace culture and how to throw a fiesta!
Here are a few examples:
March/April: Carnaval de Pais!
This is celebrated two weeks prior to the start of Lent- similar to Mardi Gras in New Orleans and Carnavale in Brazil.
It is ... Comment - Like
Missy H. posted an article on
Belated Geography
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May 12, 2008, 5:27 pm
The controversial dance of the Tango originated in Argentina amongst poor immigrants from Africa, Italy and Spain. The exact history of the dance is greatly debated.
Rather than sort that out, here is a quick pictorial on how to Tango!
Dont' for get these key elements:
Tango music:
The accordion pl... Comment - Like
Missy H. posted an article on
Belated Geography
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May 11, 2008, 9:05 pm
Ok, I have to zip ahead for a bit. Here are some facts about Argentina today!
The country elected a female President in December 2007:
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner
She is a lawyer and she was a senator from the Buenos Aires Province. Oh and her husband was formerly the President of Argentina, Ne... Comment - Like
Missy H. posted an article on
I Don't Sleep, I Dream.
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May 11, 2008, 1:33 am
My husband said that last night I was talking in my sleep...and our cat was talking back to me!
Not our cat, but "Hello!"!
Maybe all this time I have been a cat whisperer and did not even know it!
Or maybe Ginger just wanted me out of "her" bed! Comment - Like
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May 7, 2008, 5:47 pm
Spain established Buenos Aires around 1580. Buenos Aires remians the capitol of Argentina and is also the largest city.
Buenos Aires Planning Map 1880
Buenos Aires Today
The descendants of Spanish immigrants/colonists in Argentina are called criollo. The Spanish brought in slaves from Africa to hel... Comment - Like
Missy H. posted an article on
I Don't Sleep, I Dream.
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May 7, 2008, 1:16 am
My husband informed me this weekend that I create an indescribable noises deep in the night.
He awoke at an hour when we are both normally out cold (maybe 8am?) and he found me speaking in a foreign tongue as I slept.
He said it was a combination of the English language dialect of "gibberish" and c... Comment - Like
Missy H. posted an article on
I Don't Sleep, I Dream.
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May 7, 2008, 12:48 am
I thought my post below regarding my dream life as a phone sex operator would spark huge hits to the blog. Sex sells, right??
Wrong!
As you can see in Table 1, blog hits are holding steady at more than zero and far less than some!
I just had to say that I am impressed.
Way to go humanity! Thanks for... Comment - Like
Missy H. posted an article on
Belated Geography
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May 6, 2008, 9:08 pm
Before the Europeans came along in the 1500's, Argentina was inhabited by indigenous tribes like the Diaguita, the Mapuche and the Guaraní.
The MapucheThe Diaguita
Diaguita woman today
The Inca Empire invaded Northwest Argentina in 1480, under the guidance of Pachacutec, whose name means "He who... Comment - Like
Missy H. posted an article on
Belated Geography
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May 5, 2008, 9:49 pm
The truth is I was not quite sure exactly where you were located!!!!!
I know Evita and all the lyrics, but those were the limits
of my knowledge
Very embarrassing.
Argentina: the second biggest country in South America, eighth largest country in the world!
The span of Argentina includes the mainla... Comment - Like
Missy H. posted an article on
Belated Geography
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May 4, 2008, 11:01 pm
The Three Towers of San Marino are three towers perched on 3 peaks overlooking Monte Titano, the capitol of San Marino.
Cesta
Montale
Guaita
You can find them depicted on the national flag and the coat of arms.
A famous cake from San Marino, La Torta Di Tre Monti, is named for the towers, it is ... Comment - Like
Missy H. posted an article on
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May 3, 2008, 7:51 pm
In San Marino they use the Euro, though they are not a member of the European Union.
The San Marino Lira, which was the previous currency, is rare and is valuable to coin collectors.
50% of the economy is based on tourism, other industries include banking, pottery, and electronics. They also make ... Comment - Like
Missy H. posted an article on
I Don't Sleep, I Dream.
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May 1, 2008, 10:26 pm
The other night I dreamt that I was a phone sex operator(?) who was stacked like Dolly Parton.
Apparently in my dreams the phone sex operators fit the part! Unlike in reality:
Anyway.....
I was in a heated competition with my colleagues to get in the most calls in one day.
The problem was that my c... Comment - Like
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