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This site is undergoing a major overhaul from tip to tail. Many posts have already been deleted from the archive, which went back to 2006(?!?!), and a few more may go soon. However, there is a plan for this blog beyond deleting old posts. I intend to revive it in the coming months to talk about things I love doing:
DIY
Baking
Gardening
Crafts
Thrifting

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