June 13, 2010
by Robin
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Most of the people reading this blog already know the deal with diamonds: they are price-fixed by an evil cartel, fund civil wars in Africa, miners are subject to absurdly bad labor conditions, mining is bad for the environment, and … Continue reading
May 27, 2010
by Robin
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I try not to indulge in insecurity about my appearance. Admittedly, it helps that I generally think I look good. But worrying too much about my appearance feels like an exercise in insanity: Beauty standards are warped. There will always … Continue reading
May 7, 2010
by Robin
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My future mother-in-law Viki found the solution to my ring thing problem: individualized butter dish from Crate & Barrel: It meets all my criteria: it looks nice (mine is cuter because Viki painted on tiny hearts and swirls), it is … Continue reading
March 16, 2010
by Robin
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I just took off my engagement ring while chopping veggies for a pot roast, leaving it in the middle of a table so it wouldn’t accidentally fall into my garbage disposal or anything terrible like that. Of course, by time … Continue reading