i can't comment on the DNC because i didn't watch it but i wish i'd seen that pants suit!

kory and i were supposed to go see 'rushmore' at the mccarren pool summer screen. i packed us a picnic (in the glorious picnic basket we received from aaron and jay for our engagement).  i had salami, goat cheese, cheddar, a baguette, sushi, pita chips, soy ( Read more... )

we went to shelter island.  there was some alcohol related family drama that i won't detail that threatened to ruin the whole visit but everything worked out in the end at least superficially and we all had a wonderful time.  we went sailing on my aunt and uncle's boat, had dinner aboard it. steak, cheese ravioli and an hors d'oeurves spread to go ( Read more... )

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this fine young gal spends her days and nights parked in a booth at our local white castle in various stages of consciousness, mostly 'un.'  believe it or not, we think she may be a herion dealer based on an eye witness account that's too long to describe.  kory snapped her in full repose.


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i've started transcribing my grandmother's WWII love letters to my grandfather again after an embarrassingly long hiatus.  as i've mentioned before, she died when my mother was 19 so i never got the chance to meet her but i'm getting the opportunity to now in her own words.  i'm trying to do at least one a night.  they are such a joy to read ( Read more... )

two saturdays ago, we all went for a bowl at 'the gutter.' brooklyn's only bowling alley.  super-cute.  they bought 8 lanes from a place in ohio and plunked them down in an old warehouse in williamsburg.  the entire place is midwestern kitch without being over-done.  we had to wait like 2 hours for our turn but we had a good time none the less. ( Read more... )

good monday to you all, my darlings. i hope the weekend treated you well.  mine was glorious!

friday, i got some last minute things together for our anniversary dinner at spice market.  then i lounged about on the roof for a spell. then i high-tailed it over to yoga, and afterwards bought a hot little number to wear to dinner.  i dashed home to ( Read more... )

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right now my future brother in law is making the dog dizzy on the couch.  but i digress.  i wanted to post some pics from our housewarming/engagement party last weekend.  kory's mom and dad came up for a visit and my parents and aunt and uncle met for the first time. his brother, shane has been staying with us all summer while he completes an ( Read more... )