tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295841985272138544.comments2023-03-27T08:00:40.716-07:00Three SquaresRachel Saloishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04238160472710338392noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295841985272138544.post-55438729179615854092010-08-11T05:40:44.639-07:002010-08-11T05:40:44.639-07:00Rachel,
I read your "I Believe" about p...Rachel,<br /><br />I read your "I Believe" about process and steps. You've got it right, walking just behind your passions and letting them lead you. This is what I've done and each year, each month, each day I get things done that move us forward towards our goals.<br /><br />On the topic of little houses, you might enjoy seeing ours. Our family built it in two months - that was two adults, a teen, a tween and a three year old. It is 252 sq-ft but extremely massive because we built it out of masonry, stone, brick and concrete. The roof is a ferro-cement barrel vault so that it is able to take any snow load and even a future berm of earth. Because it has such a high thermal mass inside its insulating envelope it takes almost nothing to heat through our cold Vermont winters. Virtually everything is built-in for space efficiency. Because of its construction and materials our cottage is virtually maintenance free. It is a wonderful space and a great satisfaction for us as a family to have built our home ourselves. Small houses are great - a place for everything and everything its place. See our tiny cottage at: http://sugarmtnfarm.com/cottage<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />-Walter Jeffries<br />at Sugar Mountain Farm<br />in VermontWalter Jeffrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12720110642967540506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295841985272138544.post-87468868491893180032010-06-11T11:44:04.357-07:002010-06-11T11:44:04.357-07:00To Liz: I'm glad we agree on important issues ...To Liz: I'm glad we agree on important issues like this. I'm sure it will help us be the most bad ass Current editors ever.<br /><br />To RJ: With the tank and food and stuff..Rachel Saloishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04238160472710338392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295841985272138544.post-90783080532450440572010-06-10T09:25:12.069-07:002010-06-10T09:25:12.069-07:00$40?!?!?!$40?!?!?!RJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295841985272138544.post-67991465360385022472010-06-07T16:18:34.048-07:002010-06-07T16:18:34.048-07:00My brother got a pet mouse a few months ago and I ...My brother got a pet mouse a few months ago and I absolutely hate it as well. I think you described these "pets" perfectly. Even though I would never choose a pest as a pet, I approve of the gray one's name!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10771465633649946080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295841985272138544.post-42698303364865712172010-05-11T08:23:22.026-07:002010-05-11T08:23:22.026-07:00That's awesome! My roommate and I roamed the h...That's awesome! My roommate and I roamed the halls the other day in search of "trash" we could adopt for our place. Trash can, drying rack, pots and pans, a sandwich press, and a magic eight ball were some of the treasures we found!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10771465633649946080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295841985272138544.post-59831122969185313712010-04-15T06:22:57.561-07:002010-04-15T06:22:57.561-07:00Rachel, you are so loved by me.
Also, peeps do ge...Rachel, you are so loved by me.<br /><br />Also, peeps do get better with age, but you can speed up the process of them hardening by putting them in the microwave briefly and letting them cool. Yesss...RJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295841985272138544.post-6288111909044783912010-03-16T05:55:34.836-07:002010-03-16T05:55:34.836-07:00that sounds so cool, liz!that sounds so cool, liz!Rachel Saloishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04238160472710338392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295841985272138544.post-91851891475326425702010-03-15T08:35:47.456-07:002010-03-15T08:35:47.456-07:00Hey Rachel!
This is semi-related yo your post, bu...Hey Rachel!<br /><br />This is semi-related yo your post, but my friend Hannah started a group on campus called Knit For Those In Need and the first meeting is this saturday if you're interested. We're just gonna meet in the fireside lounge and start knitting up some scarves, maybe work together on squares for a blanket. All materials provided! Just thought I'd share.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10771465633649946080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295841985272138544.post-74595298751321250142010-03-14T18:10:57.867-07:002010-03-14T18:10:57.867-07:00Rachel,
Your title is fantastic - it works well w...Rachel,<br /><br />Your title is fantastic - it works well with your Batman and Superman reference at the end. <br /><br />The references you make (Super Smash Bros., Batman and Superman, the use of 'dude') were great and the familiarity and recognition I gained gave me even greater reason to keep reading. <br /><br />You have the (www.nationalservice.gov) put in like that when you could add it as a hyper link. I was thinking that you could make the word 'volunteer' the hyper link because that would make the most sense, considering the other words in the sentence. <br /><br />I also wanted more thoughts on the subject of finding and pursuing a passion. You have some great commentary on the great parts of having a passion and being comfortable with it, but what are the trade offs of where you get your passion from? Is it more powerful to be inspired when you're not searching for it? Have you experienced false-passion, so to speak? As in, you feel like you're walking the right path and realize you're unhappy and unsatisfied. <br /><br />I agree with what Ashley said as well, you're not preaching to me. You keep it informative and entertaining without losing flow or voice.Ted Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09163619544562046355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295841985272138544.post-68323441255063341842010-03-02T18:00:21.201-08:002010-03-02T18:00:21.201-08:00Rachel!
This is really good. I loved your title....Rachel!<br /><br />This is really good. I loved your title. It's just awesome. And your actual article is just as fantastic. It has a really good message, and a reasonable that anyone can attain to. And, at the same time, it isn't preachy. At all. You present all of your arguments with a lot humor. I especially liked your fake quote, "“Jeez, why can’t the Dahli Lama just give it a break for a second and play some Super Smash Brothers this weekend like a normal person?” It honestly made me laugh out loud.<br /><br />I can't think of too many ways to improve it-- it's already so awesome. However, it could probably be shortened a little. I don't mean anything dramatic, just you repeat yourself a few times and that's probably not totally necessary. Either way, though, it's fantastic!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08421930299030047020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295841985272138544.post-47150608778365818472010-02-24T17:16:10.931-08:002010-02-24T17:16:10.931-08:00oh. you're right. notedoh. you're right. notedRachel Saloishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04238160472710338392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295841985272138544.post-84178535819778598392010-02-24T17:15:55.339-08:002010-02-24T17:15:55.339-08:00RJ- it's the one at the topRJ- it's the one at the topRachel Saloishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04238160472710338392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295841985272138544.post-27542534880509451312010-02-13T06:25:06.673-08:002010-02-13T06:25:06.673-08:00I see no photo by Maria Paiewonsky.I see no photo by Maria Paiewonsky.RJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295841985272138544.post-31141579604758792802010-02-11T16:55:33.259-08:002010-02-11T16:55:33.259-08:00well i'm glad one of us is brave!well i'm glad one of us is brave!Allysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07410815665586074427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295841985272138544.post-17086140601948024962010-02-10T14:50:53.114-08:002010-02-10T14:50:53.114-08:00Resolving to be more child like is always a plus, ...Resolving to be more child like is always a plus, in my book.Dan Ritterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16747398899371082348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295841985272138544.post-4437985563920931152010-01-31T18:16:21.205-08:002010-01-31T18:16:21.205-08:00to RJ: I'm using my mom's old cell phone, ...to RJ: I'm using my mom's old cell phone, but I'm going to switch it back to my other one over spring break.Rachel Saloishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04238160472710338392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295841985272138544.post-33871478425196812142010-01-27T17:54:10.087-08:002010-01-27T17:54:10.087-08:00But didn't you buy a new cell phone? What are ...But didn't you buy a new cell phone? What are you gonna do with that?RJhttp://rj.cool.uk.conoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295841985272138544.post-64527028374161832162010-01-25T15:44:44.092-08:002010-01-25T15:44:44.092-08:00Your cell phone woes were quite entertaining for m...Your cell phone woes were quite entertaining for me. (of course now that its found) It's funny how things work out sometimes!Darin Boutethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08451960122291040427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295841985272138544.post-19535728606992845332010-01-01T10:22:27.421-08:002010-01-01T10:22:27.421-08:00I'm not sure how to get to the World's Tal...I'm not sure how to get to the World's Tallest Filing Cabinet (which I choose to abbreviate as "WTF Cabinet"), because I wasn't driving. But it's in South Burlington-ish. I googled it and found directions. <br /><br />xxxo,<br />RachelRachel Saloishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04238160472710338392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295841985272138544.post-13900939328158621722009-12-31T11:46:26.459-08:002009-12-31T11:46:26.459-08:00WHERE ARE THESE FILING CABINETS?! I must see them!...WHERE ARE THESE FILING CABINETS?! I must see them!<br />And congrats on figuring out the trick that is Google's AdSense. Doesn't it feel like making money without doing anything but what you love? I am told that this is what it would be like to ACTUALLY get paid to write. Hmmm.<br />Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and have a fabulous New Year!<br />XOXOCarissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04524392277808185684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295841985272138544.post-35243320939674893342009-12-30T15:55:12.399-08:002009-12-30T15:55:12.399-08:00wanna grape?wanna grape?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295841985272138544.post-42343416077191547682009-12-30T12:52:55.641-08:002009-12-30T12:52:55.641-08:00i love our adventures, even if they are very rare....i love our adventures, even if they are very rare.Allysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07410815665586074427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295841985272138544.post-5498861802425386212009-11-17T06:50:28.595-08:002009-11-17T06:50:28.595-08:00This American Life is so good. Have you ever watch...This American Life is so good. Have you ever watched videos from the Onion? They're not real stories, but they're still really fun to watch.RJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295841985272138544.post-49691425480899536332009-11-09T14:52:10.105-08:002009-11-09T14:52:10.105-08:00You should have a reaction box for "helpful&q...You should have a reaction box for "helpful". I would have checked it for this one.RJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7295841985272138544.post-86746400581301950012009-10-21T17:27:12.184-07:002009-10-21T17:27:12.184-07:00I thoroughly enjoyed this post in so many ways. We...I thoroughly enjoyed this post in so many ways. Well-said, Ms. Salois.<br /><br />P.S. I had TWO classes today! Fuck my life. I probably have like 30 hours of homework to do tonight. I'm so tired already.RJ Coolhttp://www.fml.comnoreply@blogger.com