Monthly Archives: December 2007
12/12/07 Incoming Messages
In a newsletter on scrapbooking—a craft I do not do, but watch from afar; all crafting is porn for me, as I am completely unmotivated by the possibility it will come out imperfect…more on that later—I stumble on this beautiful commentary on creation and fear:
Thinking this is the one and only chance to tell this [...]
Tags: creative blocks, perfectionism
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11/12/07 Lyra: Five Months
Lyra’s month five photos are up. You will notice a definite holiday theme as many of these were taken in search of that delightful enigma known as a The Perfect Christmas Card Photo. I took many more, but I have only posted my twenty-five favorites.
I’m really in love with my camera, but that is only [...]
Tags: baby, five month old, Lyra, Photos
11/12/07
Five Seven Things: Month Five
This month I have really begun to feel the tug and pull that so many mothers have described, but that I could only understand in that abstract, slight nod of the head, sort of way. Anyone who sees you, will easily identify you as a baby. Your small, human stature gives the clue. I, however, [...]
Tags: baby, five months old, Lyra
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