August 23, 2011

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it’s bigger than a bread box

it’s bigger than a bread box

Today was preschool orientation. When all was said and done—I feel like I need a private, secretive blog, so I can post honestly about parents/ kids/ the whole lot of ‘em without breaking laws—I asked Lucas and Abigail to tell…

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August 22, 2011

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new york high

new york high

The highlights from my New York moments…

Almost as much as she loves playing Octomom and Matisse, Abigail loses track of time when she’s building with blocks.
The Hayden Planetarium might’ve hit the list had the shows not been sold…

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August 18, 2011

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cupcakes + dinosaur train

cupcakes + dinosaur train

Jim Henson’s Dinosaur Train Movie – One Hour Special
Dinosaur Big City premieres August 22 on PBS KIDS (check local listings)
My sweet Texan Lucas and Abigail are new to the Florida Market of Friendship and haven’t quite bonded with…

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August 15, 2011

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friendship: another 12-step program

If you want something in your life—significant friendships, so close you feel like the sisters (the one you’re still talking to)—you have to say it, aloud, then make it happen. As promised once upon a friendship ago, here’s my Grab…

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August 10, 2011

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roadside generalizations

roadside generalizations

A Pink Escalade Pulls Up To A Nail Salon Demanding a Shellac Manicure
You can tell just about all there is to know about a city based on the goods it sells roadside. Forget the country-wide offerings at seasonal fruit…

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August 9, 2011

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insider outsider guide to Austin, TX

insider outsider guide to Austin, TX

QUESTION FROM A GREEK TRAGEDY READER: I’m currently visiting my boyfriend who lives in Austin. This is my second extended visit, and when I come I typically stay for a couple of weeks. I still feel like I haven’t gotten…

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August 7, 2011

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blondes have more fun

blondes have more fun

Blondies with Walnuts & Semi-Sweet Chips
May I just go on record as saying that I truly began to lose weight when Phil bought me a deep freezer for Mother’s Day last year? This way, I can bake love into…

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August 4, 2011

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cascades through the decades

cascades through the decades

Today I scooped up my cream sugars and headed to Blendz Café for an 8AM breakfast. And it was glorious. Bagels, bialy, fruit, toasters, mini jams, three varieties of cream cheese, coffee, and (of course) a tank of Crystal Light.…

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