Monthly Archives: February 2011

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A 45 year old letter box, in the mail room of our building. They don’t make ‘em like this anymore.

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A friend gave the sermon this morning (she’s finished divinity school but has yet to be ordained) so of course I went to hear her. After the service was over, the woman who was sitting behind me said, “I wish … Continue reading

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At the Reading Terminal Market annual fundraiser, in our fanciest duds. It was a fun night.

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For some reason, I seem to have a habit of starting things on or around February 25. Nine years ago, I started my first job in Philadelphia on this day. Back then my grandmother was still alive. I’d been in … Continue reading

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Here’s hoping that this is one of the final truly wintery nights of the season. My spirits require spring.

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I am married to a man who loves his Legos. We have gallon-sized jar filled nearly to the brim with his collection of minifigs and there are several famous buildings and national landmarks rendered in Legos around the apartment. For … Continue reading

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We had friends over for dinner tonight. I roasted a chicken, tossed together an arugula salad, roasted an array of vegetables and bought a chunk of focaccia from Le Bus. They brought sparkling wine, cupcakes and news that they’re pregnant. … Continue reading

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My closest friend from college had an 18 hour layover in Newark, NJ yesterday. My office was closed for the holiday so I drove up to have lunch with her. We hadn’t seen each other in more than a year, … Continue reading

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Sweet Honey in the Rock played at the Unitarian Church this afternoon. I’ve never paid much attention to them, but since it was a church fundraiser, I bought a ticket. I am so glad I did! What amazing performers they … Continue reading

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Back in the earlier days of my life in Philadelphia, I had the great good fortune to stumble my way into the most wonderful group of friends. We were nearly all new to Philadelphia, most of us were single and … Continue reading

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