Monthly Archives: August 2007

Correspondence that was never intended for me

Posted on August 31, 2007 by Marisa

I have spent large chunks of my day reading letters that my mom wrote to my grandmother. They mostly date from the early years of my parents’ marriage, but some go as far back as late fifties. Those are primarily … Continue reading →

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P'unk Ave P'anini

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Marisa

The next episode of everyone’s favorite cooking show is now up. Watch. Enjoy. Make panini!

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Car repair brings inner peace

Posted on August 28, 2007 by Marisa

I took my car to my mechanic this morning and as I handed my keys over felt a profound sense of peace begin to erode the tension I’ve been carrying around.  It was relief born out of the fact that … Continue reading →

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Car trouble makes me want my parents

Posted on August 27, 2007 by Marisa

I parked my car on the street last night as opposed to its normal nocturnal resting place in the parking garage. I did this in part as incentive to get out of bed a few minutes before 8 am (it’s … Continue reading →

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Friends and fruit trees

Posted on August 26, 2007 by Marisa

I have a lot of wonderful friends who are gifted and talented in many ways.  I know people who can fix computers, create recipes from scratch, code websites, play instruments, twirl batons, raise children and remodel houses.  But, for all … Continue reading →

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A 21-year-old wooden spoon

Posted on August 22, 2007 by Marisa

I’m in the midst of writing my masters thesis right now.  It’s a rambling collection of essays about one of my great loves, cooking paraphernalia.  I’ve always been attracted to the tools of cooking, even before I was allowed to … Continue reading →

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Laws of laundry

Posted on August 21, 2007 by Marisa

My mom is an expert in the field of laundry.  Some may mock her skill and dedication, but if you have ever had the opportunity to benefit from her careful sorting, eagle-eyed application of spot remover and precise folding, you … Continue reading →

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Silly video and a reminder

Posted on August 20, 2007 by Marisa

For those of you who haven’t seen this yet, I offer you a short clip of how Scott and I spent a chunk of Saturday afternoon. We sat on Scott’s stoop, out in front of all passersby on Pine Street … Continue reading →

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My lovely new countertop

Posted on August 19, 2007 by Marisa

When my apartment was initially fitted out back in 1965, the builders installed a revolutionary and space saving device.  It was a combination washer/dryer that could take a load of laundry from dirty to clean within the confines of a … Continue reading →

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Another lovely encounter with a man who asked me for spare change

Posted on August 16, 2007 by Marisa

Things are pretty quiet ’round these parts.  I spend most of the talking through my fingers as opposed to using my voice.  I’m a little boggled by the speed at which time is passing, my fall class starts two weeks … Continue reading →

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