Monthly Archives: February 2007

Driving in snow

Posted on February 13, 2007 by Marisa

Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I didn’t have much chance to experience driving in snow and ice.  By the time I got to my driving years, substantial snow was a once every third year kind of thing.  There was … Continue reading →

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Coexist

Posted on February 12, 2007 by Marisa

Friday night was a two stop evening.  First was a Unitarian happy hour at Bob and Barbara’s, followed by dinner and hanging out at Seth’s apartment.  Because of this, instead of walking down to the bar like I normally would … Continue reading →

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Meeting the new cousin

Posted on February 10, 2007 by Marisa

Today I got to spend some time at the hospital, hanging out with the new parents, the thrilled bubbe (grandma) and of course, this very new baby. He’s fairly easy going so far, only crying when his clothes are taken … Continue reading →

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Random Friday–And For This Kind of Happy

Posted on February 9, 2007 by Marisa

I’ve been a little spotty in my Random Friday participation of late, but I’m trying to get back on track, because it is fun. You know the drill: 1. set iPod to shuffle, 2. report back the first ten songs. … Continue reading →

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A birth today

Posted on February 8, 2007 by Marisa

A new member of my extended family arrived today and we are all thrilled to welcome him to our wacky, loud, but always loving clan.  Derek Elliott (first and middle names) was born this afternoon by C-section to a mom … Continue reading →

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Choosing to be loving

Posted on February 7, 2007 by Marisa

I recently met a Unitarian minister who said that most ministers tend to give the same sermon over and over again. It might be called different things, and might come at the topic in hundreds of ways, but essentially there … Continue reading →

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Icy fingers and how cold water felt hot

Posted on February 6, 2007 by Marisa

When my mom was a little girl, she would play outside in the winter until her cheeks were numb and her fingers ached inside her gloves. She would come back into the house, weeping from the pins and needles that … Continue reading →

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Missing Monday: Erika Brown

Posted on February 5, 2007 by Marisa

Today is the first Monday of the month, which means that bloggers all across the area post pictures and information about missing persons, in an attempt to raise awareness about their missing status. Erika Brown has been missing from Philadelphia … Continue reading →

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Quarter Century

Posted on February 3, 2007 by Marisa

Just after midnight on Friday evening, I picked up my cell phone and typed in a brief text message. “It’s February 3rd in Philadelphia! Happy 25th Birthday!” It seems likes it’s only been a scant year since Raina learned to … Continue reading →

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Candied Ginger

Posted on February 1, 2007 by Marisa

Walking through Reading Terminal Market this afternoon, I found myself drawn to a table covered in 2 pound bags of ginger, with a sign announcing that each bag was only $.99. I’ve been on something of a ginger kick lately, … Continue reading →

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