If you find yourself at a bookstore this month, take a look at the cover of this month's Gourmet Magazine. They're chocolate gems from West Philadelphia's own Jubilee Chocolates! Pretty, no?


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Ayn Rand must be having a fit over this one in her grave...


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I would go outside and enjoy the snow, but the creeping guilt over not braving the frozen roads (it's not an excuse, I really AM terrified) and driving into the office has kept me glued to my computer screen, waiting for files that would not open and eagerly answering those wondering why I was on their buddy list at this uncustomary hour.

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Could this be a moment of consilience...?

Read about the inspiration.


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From Marie Claire:

Libra
The words "secret sorrow" describe your state of mind. You're reaching the end of a personal trial. Meet a conflict head-on, and it will melt away, moving you into a deeply felt alliance. Only you know what you need to be happy. don't allow sentiment to make you back down over finances.

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My last twenty-four hours: 3 hours of NBA (a big party hat for Francis), 7 hours of (drifting in-and-out of consciousness) conversation, 2 hours of sleep. 4 hours of reading, 8 hours of oblivion.

Warning: high possibilities of hallucinatory/depression-inducing material below.
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My trip to Philly was nice, and Amal got me the fantastic milk frother that's been on my wish list forever. So I got my dose of urban culture, not to mention some decent Indian food at Cafe Spice, but today I woke up so cold and the weather looked so miserable outside that I just stayed put, which led me to waste good many hours on the Waste Land ( Read more... )