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new years quiz

Linda at All & Sundry does a New Years post every year and every year I’ve thought about doing it, but never have. About a month ago, I wrote up my Year 40 To Do list (which I guess is actually my 41st year, but whatever), and I like the idea of committing my, er, [...]

Posted on December 30, 2009 at 7:25 pm by purplelara · Permalink · Leave a comment
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in the ghetto

A couple of hours ago I posted this message on Twitter: Oh lord, I think I smell the “dead rat rotting on top of my built in dishwasher” smell. Again. Which, in retrospect, was kind of stupid, because all of a sudden had @ replies and DM’s saying “WTF” and “EW WHAT?” and I can’t [...]

Posted on December 21, 2009 at 7:38 pm by purplelara · Permalink · 5 Comments
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india redux: pushkar

A series of posts about Pushkar, an amazing, amazing place. Originally published December 16 – 17, 2006. Serene cows I’m a (devoutly religious Indian) Barbie Girl Tea in the colonial gahhhhden (quite possibly the shortest, yet funniest, India post) Ghandi Ghat, Snake Charmers and Kingfishers

Posted on December 16, 2009 at 9:37 pm by purplelara · Permalink · One Comment
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india redux: leaving mumbai

I’m falling a little behind on re-posting the India stories. Here are three from December 14th and 15th. Gordon House Rules Delhi Drools I like Big Ones

Posted on December 15, 2009 at 7:56 pm by purplelara · Permalink · Leave a comment
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india redux: safari!!!!!

“Perhaps I could interest you in a Mango barfi as you head out on your (fuckin’ wicked) Indian safari? You’ll want to keep up your strength, as I hear the lions and tigers are quite ferocious here in India.”

Posted on December 14, 2009 at 7:00 pm by purplelara · Permalink · Leave a comment
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