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The Devil’s in the Details

In which Emma recounts the tale of a poor decision and somehow manages to avoid calling all her friends and talking about how her cats are going to eat her face. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Eighteen

Here is where I offer a short summary of my blog entry. Continue reading »

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Words of Advice

In which Emma urges you to read Lorrie Moore’s Self Help. No, she means all of it. And right now. Why are you still reading this? GO! Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Seventeen (AND BEYOND)

In which Emma offers a great many photographs for the week and then some past. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Sixteen

In which Emma attempts to distract you from her tardiness with a picture of a cute kitten. Continue reading »

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The Four-Month Grind: Stats and Averages

Player Stats and Data for Emma Bolden’s Four-Month-Long Writing Something A Day Project Continue reading »