Rachel Ball's Profile

Many thanks for all the heartfelt comments on the last post. The house feels so much emptier, but I have been keeping myself busy. I've donated some old books and clothes and deep cleaned the fridge. I've been catching up... Continue reading

Posted yesterday at elephantine

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goodbye bodhi

We had to say goodbye to Bodhi a few days ago. He had been having health problems for months, but I didn't mention it here, because I just couldn't. I don't know – maybe I thought there was a chance... Continue reading

Posted May 12, 2013 at elephantine

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thanks, fjals, adding them to my list!

Commented May 9, 2013 on best books of march at elephantine

Hi Darcie – they definitely feel secure with the ankle strap! I haven't tried the style without that strap, so I'm not sure how secure those are. One advantage, though, is that they would be easier to put on / take off!

Commented May 9, 2013 on two for today at elephantine

a few faves...

...from pinterest: this shed, these yardwork gloves {via The SoHo}, this terrarium, and these fudgesicles. Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2013 at elephantine

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Hi Mariana – thank you for your comment, I didn't know the full extent of how traditional these wonderful shoes are! It makes me love them even more :)

Commented May 6, 2013 on two for today at elephantine

two for today

Posted May 6, 2013 at elephantine

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mini banana muffins

I would bake banana bread all the time if it wasn't so easy to overindulge in. If there's a freshly baked loaf sitting on the kitchen counter, I can't keep my hands off it. So, unsurprisingly, when I made a... Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2013 at elephantine

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wow, what a great video! I loved watched that. thanks for sharing, liz.

Commented May 3, 2013 on best books of april at elephantine

thanks for the recommendation, Sophie, I'll add Nocturnes to my reading list!

Commented May 3, 2013 on best books of april at elephantine

thanks, Rebecca!

Commented May 3, 2013 on best books of april at elephantine

I haven't read as much southern gothic as I'd like to, but Flannery O'Connor comes to mind :)

Commented May 2, 2013 on best books of april at elephantine

thanks for pointing that out, Pam, I appreciate it! off to fix it...

Commented May 1, 2013 on fiction friday: karl at elephantine

Hi Jamie, here's the link! http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/5418602?format=html&sort=date_read

Commented May 1, 2013 on best books of april at elephantine

ha, I don't remember recommending that – although it *is* on my "want to read" list on Goodreads :) I hope you're enjoy it!

Commented May 1, 2013 on best books of april at elephantine

My normal shoe size is 8 - 8.5, and for these I went with a size 8 and they fit snugly but comfortably. Hope that helps!

Commented May 1, 2013 on two for today at elephantine

best books of april

My favorite book this last month was The Old Man and the Sea. Now that I think about it, isn't it often read in high school? But I'm glad I didn't read it then, because a younger version of myself... Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2013 at elephantine

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So glad to hear that, Inez! Hope you continue to enjoy your time here :)

Commented Apr 30, 2013 on this city of mine {a guide to seattle} at elephantine

two for today

Two good things today: the prettiness of windblown blossoms everywhere, and my new pair of Avarcas arriving in the mail. (I haven't bought any new shoes for a long time, and I think these will be perfect for the spring... Continue reading

Posted Apr 29, 2013 at elephantine

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The Simple Things

The lovely folks at The Simple Things interviewed me about living in Seattle, and I'm super excited to see it in the April issue. Such a sweet magazine, and it's cool to see my photos in print, too. (You can... Continue reading

Posted Apr 26, 2013 at elephantine

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nope, luckily Rufus didn't eat the flowers! but he does love to nibble house plants, so those have to be placed in inaccessible locations :)

Commented Apr 25, 2013 on this week's flowers at elephantine

this week's flowers

Just came home with these – my favorite are the ruffled white parrot tulips. Rufus, of course, checked them out as well. Continue reading

Posted Apr 24, 2013 at elephantine

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a few faves...

...from pinterest: this braided watch, these dark chocolate crepes, this home office, and this pretty hair. Continue reading

Posted Apr 22, 2013 at elephantine

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Sorry, the necklace is all sold out!

Commented Apr 20, 2013 on deux oiseaux at elephantine

fiction friday: karl

Over a number of years Helen had accumulated almost two dozen students, who cycled through her front door and then clumsily filled the house with music as she sat in a chair beside the lacquered piano bench. When a student... Continue reading

Posted Apr 19, 2013 at elephantine

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