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Radio Free Gertrude

Posted on April 7, 2013 by emmabolden • Leave a comment

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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“And on the radio you hear ‘November Rain;’ that solo’s awful long, but it’s got a good refrain.”*

Posted on April 5, 2013 by emmabolden • 4 Comments

In which I announce the fact that I’m going to be on the radio tomorrow and talk about how awful the weather is today, which may or may not also happen tomorrow on the radio. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Forty-Five

Posted on December 9, 2012 by emmabolden • Leave a comment

In which Emma gets all festive and glittery. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Forty-One

Posted on November 8, 2012 by emmabolden • Leave a comment

In which Emma is tired and skips the intro. 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 »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Thirty-Eight

Posted on October 18, 2012 by emmabolden • Leave a comment

In which Emma realizes that the world just looks better through Instagram. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Thirty-Seven

Posted on October 12, 2012 by emmabolden • 2 Comments

In which Emma announces her intentions to (finally) (maybe) actually get organized and then posts a bunch of pictures of her cats sleeping and looking at things with scorn. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Thirty-Five

Posted on September 28, 2012 by emmabolden • Leave a comment

In which Emma shows pictures of awesome things rather than complaining about being sick, and then does the whole photo-a-day thing, natch. Continue reading »