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It’s that time again, folks.

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In which Emma offers a visual representation of the end of the semester as an explanation as to why she hasn’t been blogging lately. WARNING: TERRIFYING MIMES. Continue reading »

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

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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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Are There Things That Are Important Beyond All This Fiddle? Or NaPoWriMo and You

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In which Emma rationalizes her decision to write and post a poem a day along with her students. Publicly. No, really. Continue reading »

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There’s Gonna Be Some Changes Around Here

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In which Emma explains what the heck is going on with the blog for God’s sake. 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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The Witches Are Flying Your Way

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In which Emma invites the people of the greater Birmingham area to come and hear her and Kate Greenstreet read. Y’all, it’s gonna be a THING. Continue reading »

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When Life Throws Lemons At Your Face, Smash Those Bastards Up And Make A Cocktail

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In which Emma uses a curse word in the title of her blog entry, which will probably make her mother use her middle name. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Forty-Eight

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In which Emma somehow manages to provide spoilers for her own damn blog. Continue reading »

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2012: The Year of Living Transparently (Part Two)

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In which Emma wraps up her two-part year-in-review post and puts 2012, finally, to bed. Also there’s some important information about cats and hair accessories here. Continue reading »