Monthly Archives: March 2011

So Close To Home

Today is the day! At 5:00 tonight, we drop by our lawyer’s office and pick up our keys. Our keys. To our house. I know this blog ended up a little neglected the last time M and I did something … Continue reading

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The Tastes of Home

No, I’m not talking about the magazine, though it’s certainly full of what I’m talking about. My mom received one of those every month for years, so I’m sure a few of those recipes made it into her regular repertoire. … Continue reading

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Oreo brownies and the Deception of Sunshine

Sunshine can be deceptive. Sunshine can glisten and warm everything up with light without actually adding any heat to the air. Sunshine can’t stop wind from blowing. Sunshine can make you optimistically pull on your bright pink running shirt and slip … Continue reading

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Yarn, Yarn, and More Yarn

L is an avid knitter and crocheter. My mother used to knit us sweaters and afghans and taught both of her daughters to wield knitting needles and crochet hooks as well. I’ve crochetted afghans and scarves and, though I haven’t … Continue reading

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Check it out: This Dusty House

Hi everyone! In 5 days, M and I finally get our new house after a long 3 month wait. We’re going to be pretty busy with it, but I hope we’ll be able to share our renovating adventure with all … Continue reading

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Brunch with Hipsters at Aunties and Uncles

My brother is visiting from SF with his girlfriend. I always like it when my brother comes to visit. This is the second time he decided to arrange his trip schedule in such a way that he spent some time … Continue reading

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The First Run of Spring and Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Granola Bars

The beautiful weather last week called unmercifully to me, poking its fingers of sunshine past the red brick building that blocks the view of the sky from my desk. I’ve got that spring itch, unique to the sunny days of late March … Continue reading

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Tomorrow is Saturday and Sunday comes afterwards

This week, this song went viral: I’ll admit, I’ve been listening to it a lot today because it’s Friday, I’m excited that it’s Friday, and you have to admit, this song is so bad, it’s actually catchy. I had a … Continue reading

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Well, maybe just one drink…

It’s St. Patrick’s Day. I celebrated once in first year, two weeks after I had turned 19. It was my first real experience in a packed, hot, sweaty bar with lots of irresponsible drunken people. The campus pub was chaotic, … Continue reading

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Raisin Tarts

I’m going to let you in on a little secret: housework and I, in general, don’t get along. On the flip side of that, I like to have a clean home. Have you ever noticed that your living room is a … Continue reading

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