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hollycomesalive

hollycomesalive
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North Carolina,
Bio
Two children; ages 4 and 2. Married. I'm an RN and a graduate student. I knit, I spin and I dye wool yarn and fiber. When not wearing Dansko's or clogs, I'm in flip flops. I listen to everything from Jack Johnson, Jeff Buckley and Ben Harper to James Taylor, the Who and Queen.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2009 2:57PM

The "Art" of Self Manipulation

Waiting to hear from a job interview. Deep inside the recesses of my brain:

 

Really if we got the job, it would be great. But, it would also be not so great. For one, you'd have to move. You hate moving. The packing, the boxes, the fighting over which stuff you can… Read full post »

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JANUARY 25, 2009 7:00PM

On Donating My Eggs...

I'm going to get screened. I'm on a plane for a screening to donate my eggs. How do you tell that to the twentysomething guy next to you on the plane wondering where you're headed and why? They'll take lots of blood and do a vaginal ultrasound and exam. They'll set… Read full post »

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JANUARY 17, 2009 8:42AM

I Will Wrap my Sons in Copious Amounts of Bubblewrap

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I hold their hands with iron grip in parking lots. They both sit in carseats that are five point harnesses until 65 pounds. I run the the doctor (or at least call the on call nurse) at any sign of fever. I eye their bruises suspiciously. I… Read full post »
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DECEMBER 22, 2008 4:49PM

Open Letter To My Husband's Testicles

We have had two successful collaborations thus far, and our teamwork has been beautiful. I really appreciate the effort you put into making those prior collaborations work. I'm not trying to downplay that; I will be forever grateful. However, I think it's time you and I have a little heart to… Read full post »

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DECEMBER 17, 2008 9:45AM

Story Time (or Hiking Not Hunting in National Forests!)

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Last Thursday night my husband surprised me with a four day weekend in Asheville. He planned it all out by himself- childcare, hotel reservations, activities, etc. We had a blast. We went to the Biltmore (of course), toured the winery there, went to various fiber shops… Read full post »