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A Christmas Carol
On December 24, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, Carol Larsen made her way into this world. I didn’t meet her until about sixty-five years later because she happened to be the mother of my dearest friend Anastasia, but I can guarantee … Continue reading
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Frying pan, fire, and the smell of sulfur from a freshly-lit match
Do you ever feel like life is a constant merry-go-round of frying pan and fire? This is where I am now—and the most shameful part of it is that I’m the one holding the match. I don’t know how much of … Continue reading
New Playlist
It’s been a while since I posted a legit playlist, but this one rode well, so I’ll pass it along. The intervals were fierce and the heart rate soared, but my fine group of GRRL cyclists at CORE came, saw, … Continue reading
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Tagged Chrissy Hynde, cycling, cycling music, Grace Potter, indoor cycling, music, Passion Pit, Pretenders, Sia, spinning, spinning music, The Struts
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Inanimate Objects Are Out to Get Me
NB: The first few paragraphs are full of Jamie-drivel. Skip past the Mousetrap video for vegetables! I have decided to stop fighting with inanimate objects. The problem is they’re not honoring the truce. I spend too much time every day fighting … Continue reading
Posted in Drivel, Food
Tagged CSA, cycling music, Glen Hansard, Mousetrap, music, tacos, Ugly but Delicious, vegetables, wine
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Help Us Name this Cocktail!
Before I get into a discussion of the latest vegetable box, I call upon you, friends, to help us name a cocktail. A little backstory: while I sat in the ER a couple of weeks ago waiting to get my … Continue reading
Posted in Food
Tagged Chrissy Hynde, cocktails, CSA, cycling music, figs, tomatoes, Ugly but Delicious, vegetables, wine
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Is This @#$%ing Summer Over Yet?
I’m late with the account of the vegetable box. Life did its thing by getting in the way: the cats continue to struggle with various health issues (the saintly Jenni is convinced that they are both dope fiends) and I … Continue reading
Posted in Food
Tagged CSA, cycling music, focaccia, green beans, moussaka, tallest man on earth, Ugly but Delicious, vegetables
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Ignoring the Rules (or: Mexi-terranean Burritos)
Before I move on the the vegetable box, I must again offer thanks for all your good wishes and healing thoughts. Both cats continue vigorously on their way back to tip-top kitty health, the Unit arrived safe and sound (albeit … Continue reading
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Tagged burrito, CSA, focaccia, food, Leon Bridges, Mediterranean, vegetables
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A Balancing Act
First off, I thank all of you who expressed so much concern for the cats and me after the last post. I have been overwhelmed with words, prayers, and gestures of kindness. I always prided myself on my choice of … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Music
Tagged CSA, Elvis Costello, focaccia, food, music, new basement tapes, peas, tomatoes, Ugly but Delicious, vegetable box
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Can I Just Crawl in the Damn Box?
So, the box came and I have done almost nothing interesting with it. Emotionally, I haven’t the wherewithal. Chet has been in and out of the hospital four five times and we face the gravest concerns about his health. Whiskey, not … Continue reading