Tea cakes and geniedom

  I had never been to a Chinese bakery in Chinatown, so my coworker took me to two last week. I was seeking a pineapple bun, but neither bakery had one that particular day. So I settled for a hot dog bun and a scallion bun. They were quite delicious. I rarely eat hot dogs,... Continue Reading →

Links to the Present and Past

  One of my neighbors moved out of state last week and gave me her mini dishwasher. She fondly called it her "link to modern living." I haven't lived in a home with a dishwasher in at least 13 years. I am thrilled but also a tad frightened that I will inadvertently flood my kitchen.... Continue Reading →

Intimate Encounters

  It's a good week when you have intimate encounters with one of your favorite authors and one of your favorite bands. Some friends and I saw David Sedaris read from his work in progress a few days ago. If I were granted three wishes, one of them would be the status of David Sedaris's... Continue Reading →

A New Year

  A new year is upon us. I find myself wondering where 2012 went. Not to mention 2011, 2010... 2013 will mark my 20th anniversary of high school graduation and 10th anniversary of grad school graduation. I can't fathom how this is possible. Moving right along, 2013 will also bring the 9th annual birthday list.... Continue Reading →

The Root of the Problem

  I think we're all still reeling from the shooting rampage in Newtown. Why does this keep happening?? When I worked abroad in London in 1998, I remember being asked if I carried a gun with me at home, since I was an American. I remember being confused every time that question came up. I... Continue Reading →

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