Life

  • I’m Drivin’ in My Car

    Well, not my car.  A rental car.  I (and my passagers) survived my first time driving around and out of Manhattan — somehow I managed to make it this far without doing it.  It went just fine, for the record.  OJ was full of friends, fun, food, music, a great run in the pine-scented air,

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  • Off to the Wilds of Vermont

    for our TENTH annual OJ (October soJourn).  I can’t believe it either.  Until I return:  2003, 2004, and 2005 OJ’s for your amusement.  The rest are pre-blog, so I can’t help you.

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  • Not Bitter

    Things that made me smile yesterday:– leaving for work without a jacket;– listening to and singing along to Fidelity by Regina Spektor for the umpteenth time in a row (thanks, Ben!);– listening to Catch Me Now I’m Falling by the Kinks yet again;– dinner with Jimmy at Tides (go try the boulliabaise immediately if not

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  • Bitter

    Another bitter moment captured oh-so-perfectly by Hugh at Gaping Void .

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  • Weekend Wrapup

    Brunch was a huge success (although I’m still perfecting my bloody mary recipe) and, as usual, evolved into an afternoon and evening of festivities, including watching baseball at the Stoned Crow and a trip to Otto (shocking, I know).  Sunday was a lazy, lazy day, with plenty of couch time, a mani/pedi, and shopping for

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  • Just Add Water

    I’ve been meaning to write something about this "Insta-Family" article in New York Mag all week, but have just now managed to find the time.  The article profiles people who, like me, were single and in their mid to late thirties (I’m still mid until at least December, I reckon), but then found themselves married,

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  • Good for You, Bad for Me

    Well, looks like there may be a candidate in the running for Sweet Blog o’ Mine Jackass of the Year.  Made it all the way until October without one, though, which is a good thing.  Stay tuned until December (and amuse yourself by reading last year’s stories), and enjoy these sunset pictures from the beach

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  • Transition to Fall

    So this weekend was the first time I busted out the fuzzy socks and had the urge to wear a scarf (haven’t busted that out yet).  Then again, it’s cooler at the beach than it is back in the city.  I’m too tired to post the rest of the pictures now, so this sunset will

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  • I’ve Got a Hot Date

    It’s 9:40 p.m. and I’ve got a hot date with my couch and some DVR recordings — I’m already in my p.j.’s.  After seeing mom on Monday, heading to DC on Tuesday, a pro bono event, a spin class, drinks at the Russia House, dinner at Hank’s Oyster Bar, an 8 a.m. train back to

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  • Weekend Wrapup

    After going to the FoodCandy meetup and meeting some lovely new folks, I made myself a simple dinner before heading off to Stephanie’s birthday soiree Friday night.  Due to the acoustics at the bar, however, it was a little hard to catch up with anyone or, more accurately, nobody could hear me.  I have one

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