Author Archives: kari

Cold! Outside! The annual "can we outlast October w/out turning on the heat" trial is ON. currently in house: a balmy 61degF. # Powered by Twitter Tools

Oh hey look what happened last night: my awesome Gen1 insight roller over to 150k! http://t.co/46QEME8f # Powered by Twitter Tools

150,000 miles

Last night on the way hone little Insight and I rolled over 150,000 miles:

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Not bad for a little hybrid. We’ve been together since December 2005, and I’m still averaging about 30,000 miles/year. Now that I live farther from everything my motorcycling takes in the extra 5-10,000 miles annually I’ve added to my life.

Go, Insight, Go!

Made it to ATL airport via Krystal's, a get-it-when-you-can tradition. http://t.co/y2kvyn64 # Powered by Twitter Tools

We spent last night in a borrowed bedroom with a gorgeous quilt on bed. So generous of owners to share with strangers! http://t.co/UfdfZuE8 # Aaah Alabama time got us! I forgot that when in Columbus, don't let your phone automatically … Continue reading

On our way to ATL! # I'm feeling so anxious, like I've left everything undone. Including sewing crinolines to wear tomorrow! Odds we can buy on the way? # Powered by Twitter Tools

The Truth about Redheads

My daddy-o sent me (and my entire [and extended] family) an email with this picture:

I dunno, I think it’s probably true. I love to swim AND dance. It’s more plausible than when I used to think I was a mermaid, anyway.

It's a pouring rain morning. Jealous of temporary kitty. http://t.co/G5pZOCem # Temporary cat is trying to decide if he should destroy or create, to shred or to sew. http://t.co/mmUOztW4 # Powered by Twitter Tools

Our temporary cat and @mikegrundy reading a book together. http://t.co/GTIXOZpr # Powered by Twitter Tools

Most hilarious quote from Erik: "Whoa that is a BIG SOCK!" re: my over the knees. He is short, but they are LONG. # "These are treasures, see?" http://t.co/Q3z3GdRo # I'm so glad @ilovetododishes told me to put my weird … Continue reading

"people say 'what's wrong w being sexy?' Well, what's wrong w wearing clothes? Or proper protective gear?" @beatonna in http://t.co/DlYWxHck # I'M SAD I'll miss @beatonna at housing works 9/27. I'm critiquing innercity high school tech projects instead but SADFACE … Continue reading

Visiting Pittsburgh.

We drove out to PGH tonight to visit with Kelly and E. We were going to take the motorcycles – riding out here has been on our “must do” list for a while now – but it was raining so hard, and when I checked the Wunderground Roadtrip Planner it was high rain percentages both out and back. Plus it was low 60s, which is awesome for a short trip but can get pretty cold on a 10 hr trip in the rain.

But! Excuses! If we didn’t want to maximize our time with Kelly it would be different. As is we made the trip in just 7 hours and are ready to tuck in next to this beautiful lamp.

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Wow, I thought I was relatively savvy about solar but this seminar on NJ solar market is really schooling me. And ACRONYMS aPLENTY! # I am on a huge Earl Grey/lady grey tea kick this week, btw. Hello fall! # … Continue reading

“@ethanlindseyMMR: Are you using a broken or cracked iPhone b/c you are waiting for iphone 5? Email me: elindsey@marketplace.org” @kreyoli! # this article is so interesting to me! “@nytimesstyle: For Well-Shaped Brows, Step Away From the Tweezers: Skin Deep http://t.co/q4Yn0ZC1” … Continue reading

wow! Congrats @JadAbumrad! “@WNYC: MacArthur Genius Grants Announced, Radiolab Host Among Winners http://t.co/LVE8xdbv” # I am SO EXCITED about #DADT ending officially today. High Fives and good luck to gay service-people, allies, and supporters today! # y'all, temporary cat just … Continue reading

last night at our house our mighty hunter of a temporary cat managed to scare up a baby mouse to toy w at 430 am @emceedennis in reply to emceedennis # Powered by Twitter Tools

I screwed up the train schedule and will miss running the race for the cure. But! I really needed the rest, and I will STILL have brunch! # Seriously! Also, @nysci, what the heck? RT @mikegrundy: Hey @makerfaire, no recycling … Continue reading

Ooh, temporary cat is totally crazy nutters tonight. Book! You missed the full moon by, like, a week! # On our way to #MakerFaire http://t.co/Q5H2rFsl # Someone is having an awesome time w his new suspenders! http://t.co/WkEuTyMh # Powered by … Continue reading

Man, I'd forgotten how bulky my cold weather gear is! That liner is ridiculous. 45degF motorcycle ride in to work today. # Powered by Twitter Tools

Hairstyling strategy: let it all stick up and see how the helmet squashes it. Before! #motorcycling http://t.co/S9qmItSE # Hmmm. That didn't work like I thought it would. The helmet has no flattening effect on my crazy happy hair, apparently. http://t.co/PgechbvL … Continue reading