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Baked Last Frontier
T and I were talking about Baked Alaska – he has never had it before — and I thought, “I wonder where the name came from…” et, voila: blog post. Per Wikipedia, “The name ‘Baked Alaska’ was coined at Delmonico’s … Continue reading
Julie & “Damian” & “D” & Julia
In the past several weeks, I have encouraged not one but TWO friends to start blogs…and these friends eventually created Making Miami Mine and The Tombudsman. Both have clear objectives and I’m really excited for them. I, meanwhile, feel like … Continue reading
Deconstructing the Zillion-Dollar Investment That Still Hasn’t Yielded Any Damn Returns…
Recently, while I was en route to meet up with some old coworkers circa 34th and 8th, I ran into a classmate from junior high who I haven’t seen since — oh, I don’t know — 1994? And as soon … Continue reading
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New York, We Have to Talk…
New York and I have had a good run. For more years than I’d care to admit, we’ve been really happy together. I’ve had plenty of those Only-in-NY Moments. Take, for example, the homeless guy who peed in an empty … Continue reading
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Søttende/Syttende Mai
So…this past weekend, there was a parade in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn celebrating Norway Day, which I have read commemorates the signing of the Constitution of Norway (…and which established the nation as an independent entity). Norway also apparently just won … Continue reading
Avoiding Post-AP English Syndrome, Using Expired Scone Mix, Descending Upon My Proposal Like a Beast, Going Through a Cream Phase…and Still Rooting For Team Melissa
Alright, so, I’ve been getting LOTS of amazing feedback…which, for a writer frequently plagued by self-doubt, is really wonderful to hear (although, folks, don’t be shy! Feel free to comment *right here* so, you know, any future employers/publishers can feel … Continue reading →
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