Thursday, June 30, 2005

the Gates, visited

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I recently met someone who lives in Madison’s (one and only?) gated community and today I finally agreed to come over at lunchtime so that I...
Wednesday, June 29, 2005

Quick, tell me some things about Polska

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I am so very impressed with this list of ten memorable things about Poland . You're on Oscar ! Here's my list: Off the top , ten t...

Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme

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My calling voice this morning was the voice of work. But I haven’t the stamina from last winter. After two hours of pre-dawn lecture writing...

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but soft, what light through yonder window breaks?

My God! The Stars were not aligned for biking giants last Wednesday!

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Thanks for emailing me this ! I deeply appreciate knowing that Lance and I were both at odds with the gods of cycling (within minutes of eac...
Tuesday, June 28, 2005

The great divide*

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A friend sent me a song with these lyrics: I've been siftin' through the layers Of dusty books and faded papers They tell a story I ...

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migrating geese love this place in the fall... 

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hey, slow down, I need a photo! 

Simulblogging a real estate agents’ luncheon in my own home!

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The sign out front says OPEN HOUSE. And it is. In fact, all the windows are open even though I should have the AC on. I’m no fool. I know r...

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can one have crushes on rooms? I do... 

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But my agent cannot get over the size of the master-bedroom: you can party in it , she writes. What kind of people have parties in their bed...

Time, summertime, this time

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Since it’s just Mr. B and me, out and about, I have to configure time differently. Before: Borders Bookstore to the far far west side = 10...

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Mediterranean shrimp on arugula 

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I am not ashamed to admit it: I am eating at a place that has elicited the following comments: disgusting name! whoever grills macaroni ?? O...

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...for sensible people 

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That same person is now coasting into thin-blivion on the strength of his own volition. All I wanted to say then and now is that sometimes t...

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waiting 

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Half an hour later I begin to worry. The last time she was this late it was for this reason . I get up and pace. Oh! My God! She is there, i...

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my artsy friend has used her waiting time and crayons on the paper tablecloth well 

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The hostess is most apologetic. The waiter is most apologetic. The manager is most apologetic. They offers us free dessert. What, we will th...