Monthly Archives: October 2008

boo!

Posted on October 31, 2008 by kim tackett

Happy Halloween from Kim and her last (and perhaps favorite) purchase from Mexico City. Here’s the scary part. For our first Halloween together (1977?), Steve and I dressed up as old people. We must have looked 50 or 60. This … Continue reading →

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be still my heart

Posted on October 30, 2008 by kim tackett

There is one man who has truly captured my heart this election season. David Gergen, the pundit who makes me feel good, no matter what happens. I have loved this man forever. When I was pregnant with one of my … Continue reading →

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shoulda had my camera

Posted on October 29, 2008 by kim tackett

This is a small story, and perhaps one without a clever ending. But it was a nice thing. We often have international visitors at FFH, and this week we have microfinance partners from Benin, Burkina Faso, Bolivia, India and The … Continue reading →

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and now one for the other side

Posted on October 28, 2008 by kim tackett

Ok, so we all know where I stand on the election. And why I am excited. But I think I have also been clear about how and why I have been conflicted. This election has brought out some ugly language, … Continue reading →

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mirth and glee, where art thou?

Posted on October 27, 2008 by kim tackett

I could use some. Not a ton, but a smattering, just to get me through the next few weeks. Really. Really.

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a party for old farts

Posted on October 26, 2008 by kim tackett

Last night we finally made it to an annual party for a group of friends who had been part of our lives since the 80’s. These are designers and photographers who were all part of an amazing, vibrant and active … Continue reading →

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cold turkey

Posted on October 25, 2008 by kim tackett

I am not watching ANY CNN today. I am not going to the website either. I will not look at any election polls. I will not go to Dailykos.com, politico.com, or mudflats. I will call my mom and dad, take … Continue reading →

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wordinista brings you “stoptional”

Posted on October 24, 2008 by kim tackett

Urban Dictionary comes through again (after a somewhat dry spell for me). Their definition has to do with rolling through stop signs (which are stoptional). Mine might have to do with pumpkins and pumpkin-flavored ice cream. “You know, eating pumpkin … Continue reading →

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autumnal tableau

Posted on October 23, 2008 by kim tackett

Three pumpkins and a little Anderson Cooper. Ah, I love the fall.

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Proposition 8. Please vote No.

Posted on October 22, 2008 by kim tackett

I have wanted to write this post since last June. I have been putting it off, because I was sure I couldn’t do the subject justice. I am still sure I won’t do it justice. But I owe it to … Continue reading →

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