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Two Quick Things

I’ve been trying to settle in to get some serious writing in – as I have stories just waiting to be written – but I’ve yet to have that time available. Thursday. Thursday I write. Thursday I share.
In the meantime, two quick notes.
The First Annual Aaron Ward Memorial Favorite Bruin Player Award
It was difficult to [...]

The Hot List

I am developing a complex. Perhaps this is the culinary equivalent of an Agatha Christie novel come to life, but whatever the reason, my favorite places are dropping like flies.
I’m actually overreacting a bit, but learning that two places I dearly love – in two different states, no less – is more than a little [...]

Thanks, danke, merci, gracias, etc.

Ah, Thanksgiving. Turkey. Tofurkey. My mother’s amazing mashed potatoes. Six different types of pies.
In honor of the holiday, I wanted to put forth, into the record, some of the things that have been deemed worthy of thanks during this November Thursday in 2008. These are listed in no particular order:
The Boston Red Sox, New England [...]

To Boston. From Seattle. With No Information.

The search for Boston’s greatest maple latte now begins in earnest. Recommendations are welcome and encouraged.
Why? The follow-up to the post that I’m certain left you on the edge of your seats.
Hello Victoria,
 
Thanks so much for contacting us requesting the quick return of our maple beverages.
 
Your feedback is very important to us, so we appreciate [...]

To Seattle. From Boston. With Exasperation.

An actual email sent this evening through Starbucks.com:
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing to inquire about what I hope is the impending arrival of your annual maple latte – specifically, I wish to know when my morning jaunt to my local Starbucks will yield me the joy of seeing “It’s back!” next to what [...]