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Monthly Archives: March 2011
Ephemeral, Evanescent and Fugacious
I remember one dinner table conversation years ago when all of us kids were challenged to present and defend our favorite word. My father’s favorite word was “magnolia,” which I thought was a sissy word for a family patriarch, and … Continue reading
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Santa Claus, Mr. Potato Head and the Hangnail Fairy
I suppose childhood can be characterized as a process of sorting out misconceptions from reality – the misconceptions can either by foisted upon you inadvertently by adults, or intentionally by perpetuating cultural icons or mores (think Santa, Easter bunny or … Continue reading
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Our Fridge/Ourselves
I arrive past midnight after a long day of traveling – a one day round trip from Chicago to San Francisco and back – and the house is still. Only the dogs are up to greet me, but instead of … Continue reading
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A Piece of Myself
It has been almost two years since my parents died and we cleaned out the house, but I still have a few boxes of random mementos sitting here in my office. Every month I have promised myself to do the … Continue reading
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Just Hangin’
A previous Fanagram discussed the refined art of puttering, an activity that I have mastered. Hanging out is a related but distinct discipline, and one that I completely suck at. Puttering is a solo act that involves some physical activity, … Continue reading
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Home Style Chunks
I set the five cans on the kitchen counter, awaiting Ellen to conduct the taste test. I will only try one, since to open all of them would be too wasteful; my choices include Harvest Moon, Wild Buffalo Grill, Mediterranean … Continue reading
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Artisans and Decadence
As someone who enjoys fiddling around with words, I have always found in interesting to consider how food is described, either on menus or on packaged goods. Here the copywriter has a very limited space to convey as many messages … Continue reading
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TMI: TP
As I complete my 59th lap around the sun, I have accumulated quite a few pet peeves, one of which was on display that other day as I accompanied Nick on his dog walk. Three times he had to … Continue reading
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Oh So Clever
When I think of the word “clever” I think of a particular kind of intelligence, one that implies a problem solver, i.e. the ability to find an efficient work-around for an obstacle. Additionally, the work-around typically involves a fresh approach, … Continue reading
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Chapter 4. SAT – The Reveal
(This is the concluding essay of a series of four describing my late in life SAT retest. The other are filed under the category of SAT experience.) It has been one month since I took the SATs and while awaiting … Continue reading
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