Monthly Archives: April 2007

Fine Leather Goods

Posted on April 19, 2007 by Marisa

There are a number of ways in which I take after my grandmother Della.  I’ve always had a fascination with girly stuff like perfume and make-up.  I wear a lot of black.  And I have a deep and abiding fondness … Continue reading →

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Fork You: Dress Your Salad

Posted on April 18, 2007 by Marisa

Throughout the circles in which I move, I am known for making some pretty good salad dressing.  One year I auctioned off four bottles of homemade dressing at the UU church service auction.  The price got pretty darn high (not … Continue reading →

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Raina in Philly

Posted on April 17, 2007 by Marisa

When I got into my car yesterday, something didn’t look right.  There was a rapidly blackening banana on the dashboard.  A full cup of coffee was in the cup holder.  There was a box of Frosted Flakes in the back … Continue reading →

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Roasted Asparagus

Posted on April 16, 2007 by Marisa

I was nearly 21 years old before I learned that you could roast asparagus. There was a lot of asparagus in my life leading up to that point, but I had only encountered it steamed or boiled. It was one … Continue reading →

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Raina Rose rocked tonight

Posted on April 15, 2007 by Marisa

Well, as much as a folk singer can rock. Which in Raina’s case is a quite substantial amount of rockage. About 25 people showed up, which was nice considering it’s raining torrentially here in Philadelphia. The chapel was the perfect … Continue reading →

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Raina Rose *tonight*

Posted on April 15, 2007 by Marisa

My sister is in town and is performing a much-awaited (at least by me) show tonight at 5 pm at the First Unitarian Church (2125 Chestnut St.). Tickets are $10 or $5 for students/kids and are available at the door. … Continue reading →

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Random Friday–Some Humans Teach Me

Posted on April 13, 2007 by Marisa

Set your pod/tunes/digital music player a’shufflin’ and post the first ten songs it spits out. No skipping, omitting, concealing or justifying permitted. Embrace your ecletic nature. 1. So Cruel, U2 (Achtung Baby) 2. Younger Genergation, Lovin’ Spoonful (Lovin’ Spoonful Anthology) … Continue reading →

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Fork You: Post Easter Salad

Posted on April 12, 2007 by Marisa

If you are still struggling with how to use up the last of those multi-colored hard boiled eggs that are languishing on the bottom shelf of your fridge, check out this episode for tips on how to make a basic … Continue reading →

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I love ya, I do!

Posted on April 11, 2007 by Marisa

Saturday afternoon, I was walking home from Reading Terminal Market, after having seen a Film Festival movie and lunch at Cafe Spice with friends. Cindy and I hit the market after lunch, although the thought of buying food after eating … Continue reading →

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Three boys, sometime in the 1950's

Posted on April 10, 2007 by Marisa

There’s no date on this picture, but the one in the middle, the only one really looking at the camera, is my dad. My guess is that they are standing outside of their grandparents’ garage, at the house on West … Continue reading →

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