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Sometimes things are exciting …

Posted on March 3, 2013 by emmabolden • 1 Comment

In which Emma talks about some Seriously Exciting Things and gives so many links your head may explode with all the awesome. Continue reading »

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Jack Gilbert and Graduate School Emma: A Cautionary Tale

Posted on November 20, 2012 by emmabolden • 2 Comments

In which Emma examines the mind of Graduate School Emma, who, because she didn’t appreciate Jack Gilbert, clearly had lost her mind. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Thirty-Nine

Posted on October 25, 2012 by emmabolden • 2 Comments

In which I describe the intensity of the most intense week I’ve ever had EVER (NOTE: actual intensity of said most intense week is not guaranteed). Continue reading »