October 2009
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WatchThis is my friend Andy’s ode to his current city of origin, Chicago.
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The Jankees.
Just watched some baseball with my landlords. They are Dominican and they call the Yankees “the Jankees” and that alone is enough to make me enjoy the experience, especially considering the fact that I have no idea what is occurring or who is playing or why everyone is spitting everywhere. (Seriously, baseball player? Be a gentleman.)
My takeaway of the game is this:
Someone must...
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God of Carnage
Too much on-stage, projectile vomit. It was like a Gallagher show, and I forgot my poncho.
People were just throwing up all over the place, and I kept shielding my eyes in case the next heave was productive.
Though the play was (at times) darkly funny, I fully believe that its success can be attributed to the caliber of the actors more than the quality of the play. Lots of show, little...
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Leaf Peepers
Our long leaf-peeping weekend in Vermont (and New Hampshire and Maine) was beautiful, relaxing, and much needed. We stayed at an amazing bed & breakfast called the Farmhouse Inn at Robinson Farm in Woodstock, Vt. I’d recommend it to anyone. The innkeepers were so thoughtful, giving, and low-key.
Best of all, they had chickens.
We also made a trip to Billings Farm and Museum for...
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This is a card that I made
To celebrate the upcoming parenthood of a couple of our dear friends:
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Food Network Food Festival ShopRite Grand Tasting...
Jason and I were fortunate enough to attend the Food Network ShopRite Grand Tasting on Sunday morning. What follows is a healthy dose of food porn. Enjoy.
We collected some great swag: magazines, a small griddle, an egg pan, Food Network gift cards, a shocking amount of Diet Coke, biscotti, breadsticks, coffee, olive oil. At one point, fueled with both wine and greed, Jason grabbed a pomegranate...