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Chicago Love

  • "No matter where you stand right now - on a hilltop, in a gutter, at a crossroads, in a rut - you need to give yourself the best you have to offer in this moment." — Oprah
  • "If you're walking down the right path and you're willing to keep walking, eventually you'll make progress." — Obama
  • In lieu of a quote...
    Let your game speak.
    Failure.
    Tell me. — Jordan
  • "If you have the opportunity to play this game of life, you need to appreciate every moment. A lot of people don't appreciate the moment until it's passed." — Kanye
  • "You know my old saying: live it up, the meter's running... If you don't have fun while you're here, then it's your fault. You only get to do this once." — Harry
  • "You're gonna be doin' alotta doobie rollin' when you're livin' in a van down by the river." — Matt Foley

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What I'm Reading Now

Michael lives in my neighborhood. I do not know him but I see him around all the time. This book (his first) was named one of the top 10 best books of 2007 by the NY Times Book Review. He also just won the Impac Dublin Literary Award.

What I Just Read

My rating:

(I need to cry for 5 stars.)

Janelle interviewed me eons ago for Salon.com. She's a sassy lady who's super nice. This is her first novel. It received rave reviews and I loved every minute of it.

Jan 31, 2009

Venice Beach

I love these pictures. They're silhouettes of people on Venice Beach this evening.

Skaters, Venice Beach

Skaters, Venice Beach

Lonely Woman, Venice Beach

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Jan 29, 2009

Daily Tweet Roundup

Me, today:

  • Going out for a hike. #
  • If a recipe calls for sage leaves, can I use ground sage? Or will fresh sage leaves make a big difference? #
  • On my way to the Mayfair Market. I better see a celebrity. (Yes, I'm walking. And yes, I know this means people will think I'm homeless.) #
  • Oh dear, dinner's been put on hold. I stumbled across a 50% off sale. #
  • I've started drinking. Making salad, dinner, dessert. #
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Jan 28, 2009

Butternut Bowties

Okay, I'm making dinner for Mark and David tonight. I'm going to make this recipe from Andie's blog... Butternut Bowties. I have to make it healthier though, as Mark and David hardly eat anything these days. That means rice noodles, vegan cheese, etc.

I made this once at my sister's house (the normal way) and everyone loved it. I'll tell you how this version compares to that one.

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Me, today:

  • About to get behind the wheel of Mark's BMW convertible. I can't believe he trusts me. Lord help us all. #
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Jan 26, 2009

Now That's A Tree

Beverly in the Sequoia National Park. I've entitled these, "Little girl, big tree."

Little Girl, Big Tree 1

Little Girl, Big Tree 2

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I have to say, this little monkey was quite the road trip dog. She sat in the back seat the whole time and just minded her own business.

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Me, today:

  • About to snuggle up to a huge homeboy in a king-sized bed in a romantic chateau. Ahh, life... #
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Jan 25, 2009

In Yosemite

In Yosemite:



It rained.

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Me, today:

  • At Yosemite! It's as stunning as everyone says. #
  • I'm arguing with Mark about Chloe Sevigny. One of us thinks she's beautiful and the other doesn't. Please share your opinion.. #
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Jan 24, 2009

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Me, today:

  • Forcing Mark to listen to "Me and Little Andy" by Dolly Parton. #
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Jan 23, 2009

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Me, today:

  • Leaving Big Sur! It was so beautiful... I'm going to move there. (Some day.) #
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Jan 22, 2009

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Me, today:

  • On my way to Big Sur! #
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Jan 21, 2009

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Me, today:

  • I'm on the plane, David! I can't wait to see you! #
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Jan 20, 2009

Obama on Jet Blue

Everyone on my Jet Blue flight from New York to LA watched the Obama inaugration. It was neat.

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Bev Is Checked In!

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Me, today:

  • Going to buy a new suitcase. It's time. #
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