neighborhood bounty
I’m having a bit of a work-related funk going on this morning so I need something to cheer me up. And you know what cheers me up? Recognizing what a cool neighborhood I live in. Not only am I thisclose … Continue reading
Category Archives: musing
coming to you live from the world of oz
I’ve been thinking about the concept of home a lot. You know all the cliches. Home isn’t a place, but a feeling, a state of mind. I love the way the song “Home” by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros … Continue reading
Favorite foodie things
I spotted this last week on The Kitchn and bookmarked it because I just love it. Check out the full piece here. I almost always bring home consumable gifts, like local honeys or mustards, spices, etc. When my mom and stepfather went … Continue reading
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So long 2010, hello Twenty-eleven
I can’t say I’m too upset to bid adieu to 2k10. There were definitely some very bright moments, like getting my little puppers, going to St. Maarten, meeting BK and of course, my wonderful friends. But overall, it was a pretty rough year filled with … Continue reading
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friday diversion
I’m home! Back in good ol’ Smallbany for a few weeks at least……. And I’m currently completely obsessing over the song “Home” by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.
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happy layofferiversary…
photo by bk There are these two young fish swimming along, and they happen to meet an older fish swimming the other way, who nods at them and says, “Morning, boys, how’s the water?” And the two young fish swim on for … Continue reading
and now for something completely different..
This has nothing to do with food or travel, but I just can’t get this Elizabeth Bishop poem out of my head lately. It’s one I’ve always loved….. One Art The art of losing isn’t hard to master;so many things … Continue reading
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boxed wine
I’m still not totally sold on the idea of “upscale” boxed wines. To me, boxed wine is still more or less synonymous with Franzia. But…the newer, “better” ones do have their moments — perfect for the beach, outdoor picnics and … Continue reading
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domestically dysfunctional
I’m not exactly the domestic type. I love hosting parties and preparing food and that kind of thing, but when it comes to the basic household stuff, I’m kinda crappy. I tend to miss big particles when I was dishes, … Continue reading
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foodie films
I’m a little OCD about making lists. I am constantly making To-Do lists on a weekly and daily basis and I also just relaly enjoy making all sorts of often arbitrary lists. I’ll make lists of as many songs as … Continue reading
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