Category Archives: Brooklyn

April 2009 was the cruelest month

Posted on April 26, 2010 by

In resurrecting this blog, I’m struck again by how much my life has changed in one year. Just about everything I had written on my About page is no longer accurate. Then, I was a singleton in my early 30s, … Continue reading →

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Bostonia

Posted on May 18, 2009 by

My move is approaching really rapidly and is already making me feel unsettled and rootless. I do think I’m making the right decision — in this economy, and after a layoff, it’s a bit foolish to turn down a job … Continue reading →

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Colm Tóibín at Book Court

Posted on May 13, 2009 by

Molz and I went to see Colm Tóibín read from “Brooklyn” tonight; I loved his reading style, such a good actor, but so unself-conscious about that talent. He is adorable, like Mr. Potato Head, wearing fabulous red half spectacles that … Continue reading →

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Quiet winter’s day

Posted on January 11, 2009 by

I’ve had such a nice quiet snowy Sunday. I finally did some shopping at the newish and much lauded Trader Joe’s in my neighborhood, started a pot roast in my new slow cooker, went to the gym, did laundry, and … Continue reading →

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Santa’s baby

Posted on December 18, 2008 by

Little G meets the big guy. I like the fact that you can’t tell where his beard ends and her fur begins. It is completely ridiculous that I took my dog to see Santa. I have no good excuses. It … Continue reading →

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Staches in Galapagos

Posted on December 16, 2008 by

Saturday night was the Stache Bash, the event that caps Mustaches for Kids, a month of dudes growing mustaches for charity. T raised $4K for various school programs, and he was just one of hundreds. It’s a surprisingly powerful way … Continue reading →

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Reason #811 why I love New York

Posted on December 11, 2008 by

Just found a) marzipan and b) crumpets in my local supermarket! Nom nom nom.

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33 going on 13

Posted on November 22, 2008 by

I’ve had some problems with mice lately. Things escalated pretty drastically the other night when I went into my bedroom at around midnight, all sleepy and ready to cosy up with my cup of tea and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to … Continue reading →

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The Election Night scene in Brooklyn

Posted on November 6, 2008 by

T shot this video last night when we were out on Bedford Avenue. I will never forget the atmosphere there. People had spontaneously poured out of houses, restaurants, and bars to chant “Obama,” to laugh and high five perfect strangers, … Continue reading →

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I will now get American citizenship

Posted on November 5, 2008 by

Just got back from the wildest impromptu street party at Bedford and North 7th in Williamsburg. People went nuts! We were at Union Pool for the official call — which seemed to come so suddenly! One second we were cheering … Continue reading →

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