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Despite using the gas stove, I don't think I burned down Scott's home in making this s'more. Bonus points: it only took 10 seconds for the chocolate to melt. Great for the impatient!


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On the plane ride to DTW, I had a nice conversation with a woman from Missourah.

With the economic crisis hitting California K-12 and talk of a national math curriculum(*), I'm curious to see what states -- if any -- will rise in the next 5-10 years as leaders in public education initiatives in math, and if California will remain a trendsetter. Right now, the two most influential states are California and Texas ( Read more... )

I am little disturbed to find that my favourite sandwich bread, which my local bakery charmingly calls "Vollkornbrot", can be found in the grocery store under the name "fitness bread".

I may not know much French, but I think I am now fluent in the phrases one needs for an interaction with a clerk at a tea shop, chocolate shop, and bakery. (Really, what else does one need?)

When going places in London, look the correct way before crossing the streets.

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( Ann Arbor, Dexter, Dixboro rides )

Their shells reflected gleams of sunshine, and they gathered in clusters in the river.   Nearby, two swans waddled and some Canadian geese honked.   The silhouettes of the shells looked like mussel shells, husked and winged.   Veering closer, I saw they weren't mussel shells at all, but an enclave of tiny turtles basking in the sun.   I wished I ( Read more... )

Google Maps now also recommends kayaking!

(Try getting directions between Chicago, IL and Sydney, Australia.)