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Sara

last night i had a dream that you grew a garden on the trampoline and i was so happy that i invented

About Me

things i am afraid of being stuck with: darts, toothpicks, fishing hooks, bad conversationalists

My Interests

london, guitar, running, herbal tea of almost any variety, crossword puzzles, cowboy boots, love, disneyworld, postcards, orchids, animals facing extinction (we have to do something!), raspberries, marshmallows, seahorses, scooters, brunch, good music, good conversation, tennis skirts, sleeping late, jewelry that you never have to take off, convertibles, edamame, vintage dresses, bedding, coffee.

I'd like to meet:

Clark Kent, The Royal Family, People who like to drive. People who have Vespas, and like to lend them out. People who call you back when your phone disconnects suddenly.Preferably no one who would list Ryan Seacrest as a favorite celebrity. Preferably people who reguarly mistake me for a celebrity.*Please note that if we didn't get along six years ago, and i haven't seen you since then, I have no reason to believe that we should keep in touch.

Music:

whiskeytown, mark kozelek, the beatles, iron and wine, coldplay, travis, postal service, keane, feist, dolorean, ida, mary lou lord, david mead, hotel lights, the beach boys, spoon, stars, regina spektor, nina simone, elliot smith, rogue wave, the rosebuds, the decemberists, m.i.a., kanye west, kelly clarkson, dave brubeck, fiona apple, sufjan stevens, elvis costello, the kooks, pony up, lily allen, margot and the nuclear so and sos, camera obscura, kathleen edwards, josh rouse, journey, andrew bird, innocence mission, jolie holland, andew bird, rilo kiley, phoenix, kings of convenience, badly drawn boy, wham, assorted brit-pop and indie whatever.

Movies:

pretty much any movie that can be organized in one or more of the following categories:1. based in london 2. came out in the eighties and is played frequently on tbs 3. stars any number of b-grade teeny-bopper celebrities trying to get their tumultuous lives together before they graduate high school and embark on the inevitable complications of college. (sue me, i have a deep and profound love for unintentional comedy.)

Television:

the office, the tudors, grey's anatomy, morning talk shows, the weather channel.

Books:

as of late, i'm feeling the pressing urge to read 'youth in revolt' again. whoever has my copy: i want it back. * per this posting, i have now received two copies of youth in revolt (one of which is in question, as i only ever owned one). if anyone else had a copy that they presume to be mine--keep it. enjoy.

Heroes:

Lily Allen Music Video Codes
Now Playing: Lily Allen - Smile
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My Blog

Politics

'Ever since Oprah endorsed Obama, I've been a supporter... Because now, if Obama gets elected, Oprah will be vice president, and then we'll all get cookie baskets every Monday morning!!  And som...
Posted by Sara on Mon, 24 Dec 2007 07:47:00 PST

I’m Sorry, But...

What the hell is Blue Ray?Have I been living under a rock?
Posted by Sara on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 07:33:00 PST

OH!

I finally get it! Paperback Writer.  Not Paper Bikerider.  The Beatles song.  It's about someone who wants to write a paperback book.  Everything finally makes sense.  I ne...
Posted by Sara on Thu, 29 Nov 2007 07:57:00 PST

I just realized...

I've been wearing my shirt backwards all day.  Looks pretty good, though.  I think I'm going to leave it.
Posted by Sara on Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:33:00 PST

Family Traditions

I recieved the following email today from my friend Robert, in response to a photo of his family, clad in cocktail wear, shooting rifles in the back yard.  'Nothing is better than playing with g...
Posted by Sara on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:01:00 PST

Thanksgiving on the Titanic

Following Thanksgiving dinner today in the Grove Park Inn dining room, I considered the ornate buffet tables, the ice sculptures, and the string quartet, and wondered aloud, 'Which way to the Li...
Posted by Sara on Thu, 22 Nov 2007 03:50:00 PST

Superstition

I found an eyelash in my instant grits this morning.  And although I was completely disgusted, I made a wish before I washed the bowl out. You know, just in case.
Posted by Sara on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:01:00 PST

Working From Home

I have watched eleven episodes of 'The Office' today.  I couldn't imagine a better thing to do on my day off.   
Posted by Sara on Wed, 14 Nov 2007 07:12:00 PST

Thoughts on Driving

I'm not sure why, but whenever I spot a vehicle equipped with a television, I assume that the passengers are watching Spongebob Squarepants.  Which reminds me, I never want a TV in my car.&...
Posted by Sara on Tue, 13 Nov 2007 04:44:00 PST

Guest Blogger

A question from my friend Megan - 'Here's one thing I have never understood: Why can you buy blocks of Cracker Barrel cheese at the supermarket, but there are no hunks of cheese to be eaten at C...
Posted by Sara on Wed, 07 Nov 2007 02:13:00 PST