Category Archives: about anjuli

…welcome to the world…

Noelle Hope Paschall. born November 26th, 2011 at 1:56 am. weighing 5 lbs 11oz. length 18 1/2 inches long. with a little shock and a lot of joy we would like you to meet our newest bundle of love…. sam- “manoah, we have a surprise to tell you… your little sister, noelle, was born this...

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…orange wednesday…

a name. i was in college when the nice indian pharmacist at kaiser handed me my prescription and said my name, “anjuli.” he paused. he continued with a smile, “ah yes, your name, anjuli, is the aroma of a love offering to God. you know, incense?” i nodded and smiled back. and somehow with that...

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…orange wednesday…

giving thanks… for the wrinkles growing under my right eye: thank you wrinkles (which i tried to convince myself were just bags for about 5 months) you are a nice reminder to me that i’m not 16 anymore. for the persistent ants that come out and play every time it rains: thank you for giving...

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…orange wednesday…

counter tops. this might make some parents nervous. not me. i spent half of my growing up years on the counter of my parents kitchen. i’d eat, chat with my mom as she cooked, answer the phone, stir the bowl, pick out the yummy dried fruit from the salad (which i still do). as the...

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