Monthly Archives: September 2008

Amarillo by evening

Posted on September 27, 2008 by la_florecita

Me, upon arriving in Amarillo, “You have such little faith.” “Why, what do you mean?” ” ‘We can TRY to go to the gate, but it’s not looking good.’ ” “Dude. That was just my reverse manifestation.” —— We’re visiting … Continue reading →

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Almost chemical-free

Posted on September 25, 2008 by la_florecita

A few months ago, I went to Walgreen’s on a Friday night to pick up my birth-control prescription just like I do every month.  I start my pills on Fridays so that I can get my period on Sunday and … Continue reading →

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Notes on Ike

Posted on September 15, 2008 by la_florecita

Let me just say that I get it now. Before a hurricane people are all about getting cash, gas and water. (And batteries and peanut butter, tuna, cereal and crackers.) We’d filled up the Civic this weekend and bought food … Continue reading →

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The Morning After (and a little During)

Posted on September 13, 2008 by la_florecita

So here are a few pictures of Ike stuff.  The first 2 are views out the front of our apartment while the winds were still pretty high this morning.  There are lots of fallen leaves and branches. These next several … Continue reading →

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Irrelevant Ike Photos

Posted on September 13, 2008 by la_florecita

I’m taking advantage of the power being back on (stay for a while please?) to post some photos that I was too tired to post earlier. Something about the sound of rain hitting your windows as though that were its … Continue reading →

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Ike Photos

Posted on September 12, 2008 by la_florecita

I took some Ike pix, but Dave’s uploaded them to his site while I clean and fill the bathtub (having water in the tub is something we’re supposed to do for a hurricane apparently, like having a full tank of … Continue reading →

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Ike.

Posted on September 12, 2008 by la_florecita

So we’re “riding it out.”  Can’t promise to be liveblogging about Ike, but maybe.  I’ll definitely be Twittering. This morning we’ve been answering phone calls from our families begging us to either come to Dallas or McAllen to get out … Continue reading →

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True Story

Posted on September 9, 2008 by la_florecita

Instead of writing about the last few weeks of crazy, I will just post snippets of our moving life, not necessarily in order. •My baby brother did come down to help us move and he pretty much packed my kitchen. … Continue reading →

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