Posts in the “FAMILIA” category

Foxes in the Rain

by angeliska on August 9, 2009

Today something magical happened: it rained while the sun was shining. I know perhaps it’s not so very rare, but when it does occur and the opportunity for dancing around madly in it present itself- well, it really is pure (…)

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Dog Days

by angeliska on July 30, 2009

We adopted a puppy! Well, she’s six months old- but that still counts, right? I was walking past the Austin Pets Alive adoption station after work the other day, and she caught my eye. She’s super wiggly, and thus really (…)

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midsommervise for min far

by angeliska on June 21, 2009

Happy Midsummer’s Eve, Summer Solstice, and Father’s Day my dearies- I hope this weekend has found you blissfully enjoying the land and the water, and hopefully a big bonfire to jump over! I know that I am very blessed to (…)

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Bunnytown

by angeliska on April 13, 2009

The Great Easter Egg Hunt of 2009 was a definite success- children frolicked, bonnets were flaunted, and delectables devoured! The rain came early in the morning, leaving us a perfect golden afternoon. This is my little neighbour, Miss Adelle Rose- (…)

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Birthdee Glee

by angeliska on January 23, 2009

I am very happy and a tad abashed to admit that my 30th birthday was such a momentous occasion that it has taken me nearly two weeks to recover from the festivities! Our abode may never recover, in fact- we (…)

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Black Forest Fashion

by angeliska on January 7, 2009

Okay, so- here’s a whole lot of inspiration for anyone attending the birthday party, and who is stumped on what to wear.. For everyone else- I wish you could come too! What would you dress as? (Clockwise, from top left) (…)

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Lone Grove New Year

by angeliska on January 2, 2009

It’s become a New Year’s tradition for me and mine to go out to Lone Grove, a ghost-town near Llano and my ancestral home. My aunt and uncle live there now, and before them my grandparents and great-grandparents lived there. (…)

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Happy Hexmas!

by angeliska on December 26, 2008

If you haven’t guessed by now, I really get into holidays- in my own peculiar way. I just enjoy the idea that a day, or series of days is extraordinary and to be a reason to celebrate and enjoy any (…)

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Russet + Bone

by angeliska on November 28, 2008

Finally it’s beginning to feel like Fall- though short-lived as it is, the leaves everywhere are golden, flame-colored, russet and scarlet. Perhaps not as dramatically so as in other places, but I for one am pleased. I would really rather (…)

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SCHWARZE KATZE UND INSEKTENFRESSENDE PFLANZEN

by angeliska on November 25, 2008

On our second day in the city by the sea, we unearthed a curious creature curled up in a tree-stump. Bright dark eyes and nose a-twitch, glossy curls and black-orchid scented.. Peekaboo. We were able to lure her out with (…)

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