Monthly Archives: June 2005

Little Pete's

Posted on June 30, 2005 by Marisa

Little Pete’s is closing. I wrote a little something about it over at Philly Metblog.

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Philly Metro Blog

Posted on June 30, 2005 by Marisa

Hey everyone, There’s a fun, new project that I’m in on and it just went live today! Check it out– Philadelphia Metroblog

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A story from the dating trenches

Posted on June 30, 2005 by Marisa

So last night I went on a date. A date that I was really excited to go on with a person I was looking forward to seeing. It was the third time we had hung and I had really started … Continue reading →

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okay then…

Posted on June 28, 2005 by Marisa

So I was checking my site statistics, cause knowing that more than three people have read my blog makes me happy. I noticed that someone had visited from pudger.blogspot.com and so I wandered on over there. And discovered that I’ve … Continue reading →

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Live 8

Posted on June 28, 2005 by Marisa

In four short days, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway will be serving as venue for one of the biggest events to hit town since I’ve lived here. Live 8 is more than a concert, it is a way for artists/musicians/people of … Continue reading →

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Indoor humidity

Posted on June 27, 2005 by Marisa

I walked into my office this morning and my papers were soggy. The windows were dripping with condensation. My normally demure, straight hair increased in volume threefold. If you sat quietly, you could almost hear the mold growing in the … Continue reading →

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Check it out

Posted on June 27, 2005 by Marisa

I found this on Area 151, it’s a fun little blogger survey. If you have a blog, click the link and head over!

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Belmont Plateau

Posted on June 24, 2005 by Marisa

Philadelphia has some amazing outdoor spaces, and so many of them are drastically underutilized. Tonight we had the Unitarian Young Adult potluck in Fairmount Park, on the Belmont Plateau. It is a vast stretch of lawn with a view of … Continue reading →

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Fire alarms

Posted on June 24, 2005 by Marisa

About twenty minutes ago, I was slammed out of sleep. Arm twisted, drool-pooling, rapid eye movement, sound sleep. By a fire alarm. A very loud, highly insistant fire alarm complete with computerized voice calling out instructions. Remembering the building fire … Continue reading →

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Time traveling via nectarine

Posted on June 23, 2005 by Marisa

I brought a nectarine with me to work in my lunch today and now I’m reluctant to eat it. There is nothing wrong with it. It is perfectly formed, deeply colored and absolutely ripe. And it smells amazing. It is … Continue reading →

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