Monthly Archives: May 2007

Making the call

Posted on May 6, 2007 by Marisa

I was completely unprepared for the rush adrenaline I felt this morning as I helped count the ballots. My hands shook as I unfolded slip after slip of paper, marveling with relief that they (almost) all said yes. We stacked … Continue reading →

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Random Friday–Ring of Freedom

Posted on May 4, 2007 by Marisa

1. Zak and Sara – Ben Folds (Ben Folds Live) 2. Move Closer to What Deaner was Talking About – Various Artists (Sounds from the Sixth Borough) 3. Track 09 – Ani DiFranco (Live at Falcon Ridge 99) 4. Which … Continue reading →

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Light through green leaves

Posted on May 3, 2007 by Marisa

My desk is tucked into the far corner of my dining room, just to the left of the bank of windows that take up most of the external wall. I can’t see outside if I look directly in front of … Continue reading →

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Easy food for a crowd

Posted on May 2, 2007 by Marisa

I am big fan of the potluck. Getting together with friends to share a couple of hours and a meal is one of my favorite things to do. Over the years, I’ve developed a stable of reliable potluck recipes, but … Continue reading →

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May Day

Posted on May 1, 2007 by Marisa

One of my favorite books when I was growing up was a story and picture book called A Time To Keep by Tasha Tudor. It was a detailed, month by month account of the celebrations that her family would have … Continue reading →

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