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Ah, long abandoned blog...

Not knitting a whole lot these days, but if you want to follow along as I make a video game, I've got a tumblr you can follow. Our first post is up! Continue reading

Posted Sep 4, 2017 at boogaj

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I've been working on getting my new business set up.

I've been busy getting my new business off the ground, which means I've been working on my new website -- juliemanderson.com. If anyone still reads this little blog, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the site! Continue reading

Posted Jul 26, 2016 at boogaj

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School - Year 1

Well, I'm finishing up my first year of school at Northwestern and since my final class isn't offered this Summer, it looks like I'll be back in the Fall. This year we did a little front-end programming, but the focus... Continue reading

Posted Jun 3, 2016 at boogaj

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Making Things

I've decided to make 2016 about making stuff and being creative. Last year was, well, not the greatest for me. We had some big changes in our lives and working through it, finding a new normal, was tough, but rewarding.... Continue reading

Posted Jan 11, 2016 at boogaj

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Serious Changes

So... I'm going back to school. Way back in 1992, I graduated from University of Illinois with a degree in English Literature. Not the most useful degree, I suppose, but IBM was looking for liberal arts majors from U of... Continue reading

Posted Sep 21, 2015 at boogaj

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Thank god for coffee

So, this morning I woke up at 4am from a nightmare. I'm a pretty good sleeper, but if I wake up after about 3am I can rarely get back to sleep -- especially when my back is bothering me, which... Continue reading

Posted Dec 18, 2014 at boogaj

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Making a List

Holidays make me crazy. I'm very much a creature of habit and I'm very happy when I'm on a regular schedule. So in order to cope, I've taken to writing lists before any holiday or other event that might mess... Continue reading

Posted Dec 8, 2014 at boogaj

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Random Assortment of Things

So, yesterday I wrote about my latest internet TV obsession, and today I'm going to write about guitar a little bit. As you can see, it's going to take me some time to get back in the flow of things.... Continue reading

Posted Dec 4, 2014 at boogaj

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Co-Optitude

I am currently obsessed with Geek & Sundry -- especially Co-Optitude, which is a show where a brother and sister play retro video games. During many episodes, I have laughed so hard that I've cried. This all goes back to... Continue reading

Posted Dec 3, 2014 at boogaj

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Back to Writing?

Inspired by Claudia, I've decided to dust off this old blog and commit to writing on a regular basis. We'll see how this goes. I started this blog way back in 2002 when Maddie was nearly 2 years old and... Continue reading

Posted Dec 2, 2014 at boogaj

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Socks

I actually knit something -- a simple pair of toe-up socks. I even updated Ravelry with the info! Continue reading

Posted Nov 7, 2014 at boogaj

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Bathroom Remodel (done-ish!)

We're on the home stretch of the bathroom remodel with just one little leak keeping us from being done. We now have a new, working shower. The old, nasty, paint-peeling tub is gone! The floors had to be replaced since... Continue reading

Posted Sep 8, 2014 at boogaj

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Sometimes you have to do things.

Maddie will be going away to college in about 5 years. While we are fortunate that Pete has a good job, and I haven't had to work outside of the house since I was pregnant with her, I'm sure I'll... Continue reading

Posted Aug 20, 2014 at boogaj

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Bathroom Remodel (try #2)

Five years ago, we went through a bathroom remodel. This may not sound that trying, but when you really only have one bathroom (plus a mini powder room that was added to the top of the basement stairs at some... Continue reading

Posted Aug 18, 2014 at boogaj

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Finally found something good...

The yard sales have been weak this year. In fact, last Friday looked like it was going to be another sad day, but near the end of our rounds we found an estate sale where I found this great Cathrineholm... Continue reading

Posted Jul 15, 2014 at boogaj

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More on that Photography Class

I've been taking literally hundreds of photos each week since I started the photography class. Thank goodness for digital technology. This past week we learned about composing photos, so I've been playing around with that a bit. It's a lot... Continue reading

Posted Jul 12, 2014 at boogaj

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Photography Class

Since I got my "fancy" camera, I've gone back and forth about taking a photography class at the local junior college. This past week, one day before the class began, I finally signed up for "Secrets of Great Digital Photography",... Continue reading

Posted Jun 22, 2014 at boogaj

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15 Years

Pete and I have been married 15 years today. He left me little notes around the outside of the house -- he definitely the romantic one in the relationship. Continue reading

Posted Jun 12, 2014 at boogaj

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My yard is so sunny now

Trees, trees, trees. I've lost track of how many they have cut out of our yard this past week. I know there were at least 7, but if you throw in all the little ones here and there, it's probably... Continue reading

Posted Jun 9, 2014 at boogaj

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Black Sheep Bags has moved!

Black Sheep Bags has moved! Please check out the website at www.blacksheepbags.com. Continue reading

Posted Jun 9, 2014 at Black Sheep Bags

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The Chocolate Blog is Moving!

Please visit me over at The Chocolate Blog's new site! www.chocolate-blog.com I have a new review up over there on the Endangered Species filled dark chocolate bars. Come visit! Continue reading

Posted Jun 5, 2014 at Chocolate Blog

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Garden Trellises

Pete built me two more garden trellises over the weekend. These are a foot taller than the ones that he built last year becasue the cucumbers went crazy and grew right over the tops of the 4 foot trellises. You... Continue reading

Posted Jun 2, 2014 at boogaj

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Photographing Our Backyard Birds

This has been a great year for birdwatching in our backyard. We've seen a few new birds and many of our old favorites. Since I've been trying to improve my photography skills and learn more about all the many functions... Continue reading

Posted May 7, 2014 at boogaj

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Daffodils and Photography

I've been spending some time getting to know my camera better, which means reading the ridiculously long manual. I have to admit that I was overwhelmed by the manual when I first got the camera, so I mostly skimmed it... Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2014 at boogaj

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Renewing the strawberry patch

In true Chicago fashion, the weather went from freezing and snowing to hot and sunny in the span of a few days. The bad news is that I got my first sunburn of the year over the weekend, the good... Continue reading

Posted Apr 23, 2014 at boogaj

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