Category Archives: Celebrations

Christmas gratitude

Posted on December 25, 2007 by Marisa

I hope that everyone out there had as wonderful a Christmas as the one my family had today.  It was intentionally light on presents, but overflowing with an abundance of love.  We cooked and ate together, and a dinner that … Continue reading →

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A slightly disjointed Christmas eve post

Posted on December 24, 2007 by Marisa

My sister rolled into town with her boyfriend Trevor around 5 pm this afternoon, which means that all the necessary holiday parties are present and accounted for. My parents and I spent most of the day talking about doing some … Continue reading →

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My grandfather's menorah

Posted on December 4, 2007 by Marisa

When it comes to Jewish Holidays, I celebrate mostly through the foods traditional to the festivals. When Passover rolls around I bake up a big pan of Matzo Kugel and pray that my cousin will make brisket. Purim means hamantaschen. … Continue reading →

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Friday Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2007 by Marisa

I spent the evening with my family out in Plymouth Meeting tonight for round two of Thanksgiving dinner. I brought half a gallon of gravy and there were three kinds of sweet potatoes and no regular ones. The food was … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Greetings

Posted on November 22, 2007 by Marisa

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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Fork You turns one and I turn 28 1/2

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Marisa

Last night Scott and I went to Ikea (he needed a new shower curtain and I apparently needed a child-sized set of pots and pans).  While we were on our way there, he turned to me and said, “So, do … Continue reading →

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Being able to live alone again

Posted on November 5, 2007 by Marisa

About a week ago I came to the conclusion that I was done with roommates.  I decided that no matter what it took, when January rolled around and my current roommate moved on, I was not going to replace him.  … Continue reading →

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Unacknowledged Halloween

Posted on November 1, 2007 by Marisa

I think that this might the only Halloween in my entire life that I have acknowledged not at all.  I didn’t attend a single party (although I was invited to three last Saturday night).  I didn’t carve a pumpkin or … Continue reading →

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Pictures and an empty apartment

Posted on October 9, 2007 by Marisa

My apartment always feels so empty and quiet after she leaves. She has been this way since birth, always bringing great energy to any place she inhabits. It can be overwhelming while you’re having the experience of her, but when … Continue reading →

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The words are flowing

Posted on September 11, 2007 by Marisa

I had a thesis deadline last week and when it came around, I was unprepared.  For some reason I have been wholy unable to connect with the creative detail-aware side of myself from which most of my writing comes from.  … Continue reading →

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