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Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck …

Posted on June 18, 2012 by emmabolden • 2 Comments

In which Emma writes a kinda cheesy entry but talks about people wailing on their guitars, too. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Nineteen

Posted on June 2, 2012 by emmabolden • 3 Comments

In which Emma fights through her death plague to post her photos of the week. Continue reading »

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Koopa Troopin’

Posted on March 18, 2012 by emmabolden • 2 Comments

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

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No One Suspects that I Am A Finn

Posted on January 21, 2012 by emmabolden • 3 Comments

In which Emma shares the results of her in-class poetry exercise. You heard her. In-class exercise. Continue reading »

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I’m Worst at What I Do Best and for This Gift I Feel Blessed

Posted on October 1, 2011 by emmabolden • 1 Comment

In which Emma eats some angstcakes. Continue reading »

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What The Boy Who Lived Taught Me About What I Live For

Posted on September 11, 2011 by emmabolden • 4 Comments

“It” tells me to go fudge myself and I tell it I still love it. Continue reading »

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