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The Story Behind “The Damage”

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In which Emma has a dream come true and talks about it for you. AND MAKES HER SUMMARY RHYME. 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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Are We Après The Avant?*

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In which Emma takes a lot of cold medicine and gets deep with her thoughts. 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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That Was The Week That Was: Week Thirty-Nine

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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 Twenty-Eight

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In which Emma explains why she isn’t moaning and groaning and shows photos from an awesome week. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Twenty-Five

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In which Emma makes a positive life decision and posts cat photos, of course. Continue reading »

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2012: A Tweet Odyssey

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In which Emma offers photo-documentation of her part in the 2001: A Space Odyssey Live-Tweet Endurance Race. Continue reading »