February 2012
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The Play-date Era
I’m learning to navigate allergies, screen-time (and homework, soccer, jiu-jitsu, basketball, something named aqua-kikz, etc., etc.,) Anyhoo…Give the 5-year old neighborhood kid some cocoa: me: You want more cocoa? kid: No. First of all, it’s hot. Second of all, it’s really hot. Third of all, I’m not even done with my first cup because there’s too many...
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January 2012
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Book suggestions?
Or tips on how many pages it takes to get into IQ84? Or a good follow up to Art of Fielding?
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weekend plans
I’ve got three days of cooking ahead. My head must be stuck in the past, as I’ve planned a decidedly Retro menu for Saturday. Sunday is vegetarian Mexican food. Any playlist suggestions for my days in the kitchen? Saturday Ham and Cheese Croquettes Ad Hoc’s Chicken Pot Pie Iceberg slices with Blue Cheese, Roasted Tomatoes, Brioche Croutons Parker House Rolls Blackberry...
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December 2011
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The only thing that bothers me about a cold snap is listening to other people complain about the cold snap. That, and my mom asking me where my hat is.
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November 2011
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ListenMariachi el Bronx - I Would Die 4U
Nov 11th
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wha??
Just when I’m thinking of stumbling upstairs to lie in bed and stare at the ceiling for the recommended 8.25 hours, Conan announces Mariachi El Bronx is up next. Nice. So glad I didn’t pretend to go to bed. edit. sigh. I guess I Would Die 4U was too much too expect in a week of disappointments.
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This evening's final candy post...
Left-arm tingling is a heart-attack, right? I’m fairly certain, then, that the right-arm tingle is too much candy.
Nov 1st
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Kids are coming to the door with full-size m&m’s, full-size snickers, and pouches of pop-smart microwave popcorn in their bulging pillow cases. Is the recession over, or do I really live that close to Costco?
Nov 1st
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uh...
“Freak Show” and “Sexy Pirate” are not acceptable costumes for nine-year-olds, right? They were like, “Trick or Treat!” and I was like, “one banana laffy-taffy* for each of you!” *banana laffy-taffy being the Halloween equivalent to a lump of coal at Christmas.
Nov 1st
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My “one for you, two for me” practice of passing out the candy is working great for me tonight!
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October 2011
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