Category Archives: Eclectic

Close calls

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Marisa

Yesterday I ran home during my lunch hour, to grab some food and start a batch of soup in a slow cooker. I was in a hurry to chop and saute the veggies before tossing them in the pot, and … Continue reading →

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True blog love, according to CBS 3

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Marisa

Last Thursday, I got an email from Nicole Brewer, the reporter for CBS3.com, asking if she could feature Scott and me in her column. Friday morning she came over to the apartment to film us and Monday morning, there was … Continue reading →

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Girlfriend's Guide to Gaming

Posted on June 16, 2008 by Marisa

A couple of months ago, I got an email asking me if I was interested in becoming a “Brand Enthusiast” for the Nintendo DS Lite. While I’ve never been someone who goes out of her way to play video games, … Continue reading →

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Farmers' Markets and family gardens

Posted on May 6, 2008 by Marisa

For a lot of years, I didn’t really think of Farmers’ Markets as a place where one actually did any food shopping.  I considered them a treat, a supplement to regular trips to the grocery store, where you bought highly … Continue reading →

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Mental droughts and random updates

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Marisa

I am in something of a personal blogging drought.  I feel like I’ve lost all ability to write interestingly or with any sort of meaning.  I have moments where I think a blog post might just be flickering through, but … Continue reading →

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Early fall in late April

Posted on April 30, 2008 by Marisa

Last week, the weather in Philadelphia achieved that Spring ideal. It was bright, sunny and warm and the air made no demands. It gave people the ability to slough off extra layers and walk outside with appreciation in place of … Continue reading →

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Voting and purging the rolls

Posted on April 26, 2008 by Marisa

There are many things that nearly never change in my apartment building.  Bud has been at the front desk since 1982, the steps leading up to the pool have always been painted a watery turquoise color and the same five … Continue reading →

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A good reminder

Posted on March 29, 2008 by Marisa

A couple of days ago, my mom sent an email to my dad, my sister and me that said, “What the 18 minute video when you have time, it’s worth it.” This afternoon, as I was cleaning out my inbox, … Continue reading →

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The death of a vacuum cleaner

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Marisa

As with many things I own, my vacuum came with my apartment. My grandfather bought it at the hardware store that used to be around the corner (it moved into a storefront across the street from my building about two … Continue reading →

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New Sneakers!

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Marisa

When I first started this blog, lo those many years ago (Apartment 2024′s three year anniversary was about a week ago, for those of you keeping track) one of the big things that I wrote about was my journey along … Continue reading →

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