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motes
Birthday: October 3
Last Online: December 1, 2008
Country: USA

About Me

Speedy driver. Mandolin (and banjo, now.) player. Siamese-cat caretaker. Toe stubber, backscrubber. Comix-maker, and occasional hip-shaker. Often tardy despite the best of intentions. International Jet-Set Girl (I particularly loved Iceland!). Unapologetic feminist. Lover of stripey socks (I should buy stock in sockdreams.com; I love them) and all things weird and unusual. I love baths and natural body care products (but please know that synthetic fragrances in bath products almost always trigger migraines for me. If it says "fragrance" anywhere on the ingredient label, even if it also says "all natural," chances are really high I won't be able to use it. Weirdly, the two exceptions I've found so far are LUSH products, and I've been able to wear some BPAL--I think because those are essential oils rather than synthetic. Anyway, if you're curious or concerned and just want to check before sending, please feel free to pm. I assure you that I very much appreciate the effort on your part!) and am into making soap! Cruelty-free products are very important to me; I'm a vegetarian but I do consume dairy and have a fondness for good, unusual chocolate (if you've read Steve Almond's Candyfreak, you'll know what I mean).

I have an offbeat, quirky style which I get to show a little at my eggheaded day job (which I like very much). I'm interested in stuff that defies traditional gender stereotypes. I read a fair amount (now that I'm done with graduate school I can read for fun again!) and I am trying to become a Scrabble freak (really!). I have penpals, I like funky Japanese and Korean writing paper, and I like art, particularly modern work, and Frida Kahlo (of course) is one of my favorites. I also love Keith Haring's work. I'm into graphic novels, especially the Sandman series, but I like Craig Thompson's work, Alison Bechdel's, Seth's, Julie Doucet's...

I also am really into rollerderby (I'm training to be a ref for my local league!). I'm based in New England and am affiliated with PVRD.

(Please, a request: include a little note when you're sending things along with your name and the name of the swap...I'm a terrible guesser!)

Favorite Music

the cure, the clash, billy bragg, björk, husker du/bob mould/sugar, david byrne, depeche mode, the ditty bops, the dresden dolls, elliott smith, jonathan richman, joy division, bauhaus, moby, morrissey, new order, peter gabriel, pj harvey, r.e.m., radiohead, sugarcubes, talking heads, siouxsie & the banshees, the magnetic fields, the pixies, the smiths, and the lucksmiths...to name just a few!

I guess you could say I'm mostly alternative with a wide stripe of goth. I love the aesthetics of goth--fashion and makeup--and it's where I started when I first started buying music 20 years ago.

I play (to varying degrees) mandolin, banjo, guitar, electric bass, and someone's lent me a drum kit. (I have very patient housemates.)

Favorite Movies

Amelie! (But I also like Alien, Starship Troopers, Party Monster, Breakfast on Pluto, Wildcats--my tastes are hugely wide-ranging!)

Favorite Television

Law & Order (original, CI, SVU...), Homicide: Life on the Street, Nip/Tuck, House MD, Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends...um...I don't have TV! It's all through Netflix! I've recently gotten into Dexter, NCIS (they have the cutest goth forensic scientist on that show!), Bones (little cheer goes up for Zack finishing his Ph.D.--I know what that feels like! But boo on this bombshell season finale!), and Criminal Minds (kinda love Dr. Reid!). (Are you seeing a trend here?)

Favorite Crafts

Zines (I've done a minicomic called BOOTY for about 12 years! I love Microns and mostly work in B&W, but I'm trying to expand a little!), knitting (though I've been knitting for years I can't seem to make anything other than scarves!), and some card-making. I'm a printmaker (primarily linocut with acrylic inks), I sew and I make soap and stuffies (though not together, obviously)...and I run a monster millinery business (mymonsterhat.com) that I officially launched in October.

Ethics on Rating

A few other things: I try to rate the same day that swaps arrive, and if I haven't rated you for a swap, please feel free to pm me to ask why I haven't rated. I will not rate a 1 or a 3 without contacting you, and I won't rate a 1 or a 3 without good reasons, but in that same spirit if you're going to be late sending a swap, please, please make the extra effort to pm me to let me know. (It really does make a difference.)

As an extension of that, if you haven't received a swap from me and the deadline has passed, please just message me to check in before rating me a 1. I take deadlines and swapping seriously--I think my rating can speak to that--especially because I know what it feels like to expect something and not have it arrive! Please give me the benefit of the doubt and contact me before rating.

one more thing:

I'm back from my trip to Ireland and I've caught up on all my ratings! Please feel free to pm me if you have any questions or concerns...

Ratings

Seckmea rated for X~Mas Card Swap International on Nov 30, 2008
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Comment: cute card...I like the shiney envelope as well. thank you so much. Happy Christmas, Corey
almakopey rated for Lip balm addicts swap on Nov 26, 2008
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Comment: You absolutely ROCK!! :) Thanks for the extras! I love Yes to Carrots, they've been one of my favorites forever!! & LipSmackers are always yummy.. :D Never heard of Tupelo though.. where did you get it???
Response: I think Tupelo's a house brand for Bath & Body Works; I tried some of it last year & found that I liked it, so I thought I'd send some along!
sweetbunnabunny rated for Lip balm addicts swap on Nov 26, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the extras! I loved everything!
scowlette rated for EDWARD GOREY swap!!! on Nov 24, 2008
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Comment: thanks for the thoughtful package. i put the button on my bag and look forward to sending the cards!
saucygirl rated for Hanukah Harry Gift Swap! on Nov 21, 2008
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Comment: OMG awesome Hannukah gifts. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the cards!!!!! I don't want to use them, they're too nice. lol
Response: I'm so glad you like them! I can never find cards for Hanukkah that I like & so I always end up making my own!
Smudge rated for X~Mas Card Swap International on Nov 19, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely Christmas card. Merry Christmas to you too! :)
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Comment: This was the funniest card ever! Thanks for the nice note and the card that made me laugh so hard! I too have always wondered why Rudolphs nose is red, and i like your theory!
Genene rated for X~Mas Card Swap International on Nov 18, 2008
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Comment: Hi Anne, Thanks for the Christmas card. It is the first one I received! Ginny
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Comment: If I could give you 10 hearts, I would. This is an amazing comic-based Christmas card. I didn't even think such a thing existed. You really went the extra mile on this swap and deserve more than just a heart. Thank you and Happy Holidays!
RobinT rated for X~Mas Card Swap International on Nov 18, 2008
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Comment: Thanks so much for the great holiday card! It was the first one of the season to arrive! Yay!!!
wendas rated for X~Mas Card Swap International on Nov 18, 2008
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Comment: Thanks Anne for the lovely card. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. x
clkea rated for X~Mas Card Swap USA and Canada Only on Nov 17, 2008
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Comment: I love-love-love the Edward Gorey Christmas card! Thanks!
heathertsosie rated for My Monster Dotee on Nov 15, 2008
5
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Comment: Thanks. I love my fire breathing dragon.
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Comment: Thank you for the wonderful dragon Christmas Card - I love dragons! Anna
joannie rated for The Amelie Do-Gooder Swap on Nov 13, 2008
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Comment: thank you for the extra special package(s). very creative...made me smile!
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Comment: I love the irony of a pickle with sequins! It's a beauty! A total keeper, just like YOU! Thank you! Such nice work! Who ever thought a pickle would be cuddly!? oxo The wool you sent is gorgeous! What a nice surprise and a special treat! Handfuls of heart for you! Laura
Tooi rated for Finger Puppets Part Deux on Nov 11, 2008
5
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Comment: I love my little monsters! Thank you! <3
littleabraham rated for Halloween Cards Swap on Nov 8, 2008
5
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Comment: Best card I have received yet. VERY cute little monster! :>
cobaltgypsy rated for Feminism 101: My Story on Nov 8, 2008
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Comment: How wonderful this letter was!! You and I have quite a bit in common too, Sistah! How lucky for you and your mum to go to Ireland (jealous!) And thanks for the bits and bobs--I'm sure I'll use them in some ATCs! :) blessings, Gypsy
ilovepearly rated for Halloween Cards Swap on Nov 8, 2008
5
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Comment: Unique card, love the stickers inside!!
Response: Thanks for giving me the chance to re-send after the first one didn't arrive and for re-rating. I very much appreciate it. Happy swapping; be well!

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Comments

cobaltgypsy on Oct 26, 2008:

You're invited to join this Fabulous Feminists group swap

heyRABBIT on Oct 11, 2008:

Thanks for joining the Amelie swap! Glad to make your day! Have fun!

rowiegrl on Oct 10, 2008:

So Happy you liked your Birthday goodies! : ) Thanks for the wonderful note and rating! : )

choke on Oct 5, 2008:

Happy belated birthday! I hope it was a nice day for you!

procknows on Sep 15, 2008:

Thank you for joining my Punk Rock Dotee swap

jacani on Sep 13, 2008:

hi there! I sent my '20 questions about where I live' today. Have a great week!

tere1998 on Sep 9, 2008:

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Thanks for joining my Dia de los Muertos dotee swap!

Kasasha on Jul 22, 2008:

Thanks for joining the Monsters! swap :^)

Sooty2Shoes on Jul 7, 2008:

Thanks! :D

hippofairy on Jul 5, 2008:

Just wanted to welcome you to my October Baby swap! thanks for joining us!

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