Category Archives: Day-to-Day

Just my day to day musing, updates, etc.

Country Kitsch

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

I took a country walk as it began to rain, down to the mailbox with Sunny, an over-sized moose of a dog – who liked to find and devour poop, and when I made her spit it out, she would … Continue reading →

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Quiet Desperation

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

Another overwrought title, this time at the courtesy of Thoreau. The other title I considered for this was “slight desperation,” which may be more appropriate to how I’m feeling, but whatever, let’s just move on. My dad’s started his new … Continue reading →

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Up-up-up-update!

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

I talked about ghost stories in this earlier post, and now it really has become one. My aunt Marilyn passed away in the early hours of last Sunday morning. My dad thought it was fitting she passed away during Passover, … Continue reading →

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Sashimi and Shite – My Surreal Life, Part Two

Posted on March 9, 2013 by

Find Part One here. … The first stop was not the restaurant, oh no. Hanna and I followed Sir’s SUV just down the road to a development that quickly made my eyes pop. There was no question on the wealth … Continue reading →

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Sashimi and Shite – My Surreal Life, Part One

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

One of my major motivations in writing this up was how similar it felt to me to this very early post, Hiding Under a Restaurant Table – A Day in the Life. I don’t hide under any tables here, but … Continue reading →

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Good Karma

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

I’m sometimes struck with spontaneous acts of generosity. It’s not because I particularly WANT to be nice, though that is usually a goal of mine. Quite often, part of me says, “What on earth are you doing, giving stuff away?!” … Continue reading →

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Frosted Windowpanes

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

This was the view from the house last Thursday night. We’ve had just enough snow off and on for the last week to close schools (but not work, as we take in the kids when they’re not in school), and … Continue reading →

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We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2012 by

This was a very paired down Christmas for us, and for that reason, I actually think it’s been that much more enjoyable. I hope you are able to embrace the blessings of the season and truly appreciate the gifts you … Continue reading →

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No Place Like Home for the Holidays

Posted on December 22, 2012 by

I was a little worried about coming home for Christmas. My transition into Richmond has been nearly anything but smooth, and I’ve been unusually homesick. A not small part of me was worried I wouldn’t want – or be able … Continue reading →

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Tis the Season for Post Linkage, Falalalala lalala

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

You should read this because it is HYSTERICAL and I can only pray I am one day as funny as this woman. The Car-Sized Bow and Other Gift-Giving Lies Pop Culture Told Me Also, I got fired. Yeah, more on … Continue reading →

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