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01.14.2005 :: De-Lurking and a Meme
From nakedid knits, via Bagatell.
Grooming Products
Shampoo--Suave in a fruit flavor or Logics (smells so good!)
Moisturizer--Eucerin with sunscreen, if I remember to wear it at all
Cologne--Amarige, though mine is matching blend from a shop on Nantucket. Used approximately once every three months.
Razor--SensorExcel
Toothpaste--Tom's of Maine Cinnamon
Electronics
Cell phone--The free Motorolla that came with the account
Computer--Compaq Presario 800
Camera--Olympus c-5050
Television--Zenith
Stereo--Inherited Jensen system
Home
Sheets--Target or Eddie Bauer Flannel. LL Bean Cotton.
Coffee-maker--Rancilio Miss Silvia
Car--1996 Volvo 960 Wagon (my favorite car ever!)
House--1925 Craftsman-style Bungalow. Stucco.
Beverages
Bottled water--rarely, but I'll take some freshly squeezed orange juice, please.
Coffee--My own blend roasted from Sweet Maria's green beans. But I wouldn't turn down a pound of freshly roasted Black Cat Blend from Intelligentsia!
Vodka--rubbing alcohol?
Beer--ick.
Wine--Riesling. German, Californian, Oregonian. Late Harvest is good.
Clothes
Jeans--no. khakis--yes.
T-shirt--I think I have four Cisco VPN promo t-shirts. Lots of Cisco Tees for some reason.
Briefcase or tote--Peirre Deux backpack, vintage Vera Bradley or Kate Spade Diaper Bag. In search of a replacement...LL Bean Boat and Tote, perhaps?
Sneakers--Brooks Adrenaline - my favorites.
Watch--Does anybody really know what time it is? I usually check my pager.
Favorite Places
my bedroom. the library. any pool of water; frozen or liquid. MVY (except for the ticks). CVNP.
Necessary Extravagance
books. dog training classes. premium dog food. vacations. did I mention books?
Posted by Mary on 01.14.2005 AT 11:29 AM
Comments
I'm with you on the beer--yucky, though vodka with a little (well a lot) of orange juice is nice. Takes the edge off, you know? haha
Posted by: Leigh on 01.15.2005 AT 08:17 PM
Welcome back, hon. I missed reading you. Hope all is well.
Posted by: sean on 01.17.2005 AT 09:55 PM
Hi there! I'm so glad you're back!
I see you have a new baby. She/he is gorgeous!
Posted by: Adrian on 01.18.2005 AT 04:19 PM
a little behind in my comments.....
Love the Maimu mitten, and your Christmas photo is a great shot. I hope that you're using it for your Christmas/holiday cards next year.
Posted by: Colleen on 01.19.2005 AT 01:00 PM
Ooooh, HI, Mary! :) I love to read a bit about a person's life! :)
Posted by: sandy on 01.15.2005 AT 10:34 AM