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Radio Free Gertrude

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In which Emma writes about why it’s really hard for her to not bring up the formal wear store Frills and Fancies in every conversation, and also talks about her cats, duh. Continue reading »

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AWP: Traditions, Revisions, Permissions (Or I’m Okay, You’re Okay, Let’s Skip The Dance Party)

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She doesn’t even go here! Continue reading »

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Sometimes things are exciting …

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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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That Was The Week That Was: Week Forty-Two

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In which Emma combines Instagram, poetry, and general misanthropy in an attempt to make the most obnoxious blog entry ever. Continue reading »

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The Four-Month Grind: Stats and Averages

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

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Thirteen

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In which Emma offers a glimpse of her week, mostly in terms of candy and cute animals. Continue reading »

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Koopa Troopin’

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In which Emma develops a metaphor out of the original Super Mario Brothers game. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Eight (And A Bit More)

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In which Emma provides little commentary on her AWP experience and a whole lotta pictures which are kinda belated. Continue reading »

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A Sarah Lawrence Graduate Experiences This Football Thing

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In which Emma attempts to make some sense of this football thing people are always talking about. Continue reading »

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Happy New Years and Such, Facebook Addict Style

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In which Emma lazily allows The Facebooks to do her end-of-and-beginning-of-year-summations for her. Continue reading »