Monthly Archives: June 2009
Things the French do better than we do: postage
The French have released chocolate-scented stamps that reveal moments in chocolate history. Amazing. Bien merci a la poste!
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Let me tell you a little story about a street called Hussey
On Nantucket, there’s a little street (emphasis on “little”) called Hussey Street and for two summers, Brittany and I dreamed of stealing the sign. And if you knew me and Brittany — either from Williams or from the Nantucket Community … Continue reading
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For weddings, filet is out and burgers are in
So the NYTimes had an interesting article about weddings in a recession — basically, no one wants to look like they’re spending a lot of money in such tough times as it could be seen as in poor taste. Instead, … Continue reading
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T-Swift and T-Pain
This goes out to both my brothers, who would probably rather not be known as Taylor Swift fans, even though they TOTALLY ARE. more about "T-Swift and T-Pain", posted with vodpod
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Zen, zen, “Japan Week” wakarimasen!
I know, kiddos, I don’t know what happened to Japan Week either — it’s Thursday and I have great links from Unmarried Brother AND Eric sitting in my inbox. I have decided to change Japan Week to JapanaMondays. And I’ll … Continue reading
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Not sure I can criticize since I did snap at Robyn for calling me “K” last year
You’ve probably already read this — but the entire email exchange between scheduler Liz Becton and a (far kinder than I would have been) executive assistant is worth a look through. In short, Elizabeth doesn’t like to be called Liz … Continue reading
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If you missed Samantha Bee going to the gun show last night…
All it made me think of was Eric from the Long Island — the marine biology teacher who wanted to take me out “for drinks and shit.” more about "If you missed Samantha Bee going to t…", posted with vodpod
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Song of the Summer nomination from Eric
It’s “Don’t Trust Me” — and as part of Eric’s Unterekkie smack talk, he wants you all to know he was reminded of Mike at the 2:13 mark — presumably for the Helen Keller reference, but potentially for the loincloth… … Continue reading
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Japan Week: Asian Poses
Eric found this awesome blog documenting the origins and examples of a number of Asian poses in photographs. My description doesn’t do it justice, so please click. And enjoy pose #24, the “nyan nyan,” which is one of my favorites:
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Japan Week: Eric’s best idea EVER
In a moment of genius, Eric suggested I run a week of special content on Japan — interesting photos, products, television clips, anecdotes, and more. Please send me/IM me any links or things you have to share that are Japan-related. … Continue reading
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Not finding a whole lot of friends in Friendship Heights
Major story takeaway: you should run and see “The Hangover,” but a) you shouldn’t see it in Friendship Heights and b) you should never see any movie with me. Since Sarah is staying outside of Bethesda for the summer, Friendship … Continue reading
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I really haven’t been in DC long enough to get the jokes (and haven’t set foot in VA yet)
But I feel like a small part of this is applicable to the Main Line and I enjoy the Starbucks refrain at the end. It should also be noted that this is where Paul grew up. You know, just in … Continue reading
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Maybe the most disgusting thing I’ve EVER seen
Some dude in Northern Ireland found A RAT BAKED INTO HIS LOAF OF BREAD. Via Consumerist
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What one finds when looking for teen cooking blogs
So the first Google blog search result pointed me to this: Total sicko.
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Let’s talk Unterekkies
We’re going to do a mid-year Unterekkie. Here’s the deal: It will be People’s Choice.* The vote will run from July 25 to July 28, 2009. The winner will be announced on July 29, 2009, which is, incidentally, my first … Continue reading
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Great choral performance or GREATEST choral performance?!?!
I’ve now watched this eight times. Seriously, the dramatic percussive thunderstorm start is not even close to the best part. H/t @missclare via BWE
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