Monthly Archives: August 2007

Fork You: Krazy Kabobs

Posted on August 15, 2007 by Marisa

It seems like a year has passed since we filmed this particular episode, but in reality, it’s only been about six weeks. Thankfully, there is still time left in summer grilling season, so hopefully you’ll be able to use and … Continue reading →

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An imagined visit with past and future selves

Posted on August 13, 2007 by Marisa

Sometimes I wish that I could send myself, the Marisa I am now, back in time a few years to talk to the me I was back then.  I would give myself a little reassurance that things would be okay.  … Continue reading →

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Sleep, dreams and houses that birth cars

Posted on August 12, 2007 by Marisa

For the last few weeks, my sleep has been uneven and uncomfortable.  I would wake up nearly every night, sometime just before dawn, trying to shake the remnants of an unsettling dream.  This is unusual for me as I’ve always … Continue reading →

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Does perceived stagnation precede change?

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Marisa

I was reading an email newsletter I get daily that is designed to encourage and inspire members of the new age set, when this sentence jumped out at me. Stagnation is often a sign that great changes are on the … Continue reading →

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Apologies and shameless requests

Posted on August 8, 2007 by Marisa

I’m finding that between my thesis (must graduate) and Slashfood (must make money), I don’t have a whole lot of energy for other writing at the moment. I’m not planning on packing it in over here, but please forgive me … Continue reading →

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An unproductive day and lots of pictures

Posted on August 6, 2007 by Marisa

I didn’t get out of bed this morning until nearly 11 am, didn’t shower until a few minutes before 5 pm and didn’t actually walk through my front door until 6:45 pm (am I a grad student, or what). It … Continue reading →

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Opening a bottle of water

Posted on August 5, 2007 by Marisa

On Wednesday, I was walking down Chestnut Street to meet some friends for lunch, when I walked past an elderly homeless woman sitting on the sidewalk.  I’ve often seen her in the neighborhood, wearing a long synthetic blond wig and … Continue reading →

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Looking low for blueberries

Posted on August 2, 2007 by Marisa

For the last few years, I’ve managed to get out to Portland during blueberry season. Not that I went out there only to pick blueberries, but it was always a highlight of the trip, as my family has been going … Continue reading →

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thirty-seven

Posted on August 1, 2007 by Marisa

My parents celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary today. I called home around 1 pm to say him and wish them a happy day. My mom answered, we chatted a few minutes and then my dad got on the phone. He … Continue reading →

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