This past weekend, we were walking home from the subway and took the scenic route past the wee park & playground by the highway (yes, by the highway - this is Manhattan).  I'd read this BBC News article and was wondering about those UHO guys always asking for a penny.  Anyway, we're by the park and lo & behold, I spy some money.  Holy FSM, it's $40 ( Read more... )

This list is from http://www.verygoodtaste.co.uk/uncategorised/the-omnivores-hundred/.  The links are his and it's to Wikipedia definitions.

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2) Bold all the items you’ve eaten.
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 i've haven't even had this phone for a year and you already come out with the 3G, GPS model for cheaper?!?!  aghh!!!  my technolust is strong but my wallet full (or not so full) of USD is weak...  although i am glad to have the metal back rather than a plastic one.  (sigh)  but still, can i have one if i'm super good this year?

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Oddly enough Tiff and I were just talking about celeb spotting the other day.  According to the neighborhood newsletter, Leo DiCaprio is moving to BPC.   Somehow I don't think I'll be seeing him at the local Gristedes picking up some milk...

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I just found the PERFECT knitting pattern for James' mom's next project for me:


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Way o why Apple did you have to make the iPhone with a recessed headphone jack? Now my Bose in-ear headphones don't work because it's the 1st generation one that doesn't have an angled jack. Boooo!

Update: Hooray! A friend gave me a headphone adapter that comes with a microphone as a bday gift.
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Update: The only appt the office had on Monday was at 4.30pm so I'm pretty grumpy from being hungry.  I go the tests done and then go scarf down a Tasti D-lite.  Today I got the results back in a letter -- can't be that bad cuz she didn't call me.  Turns out it was my trigylcerides that were high, not total cholesterol.  My total cholesterol is ( Read more... )

dude, where have i been that i just now realized that i can use TivoToGo to transfer tv shows onto my iPhone?  true i had to pay $25 for it, but it's fabulous to watch 30-minute shows at the gym.  yah for technology!!