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Annecdote: Tea Time

by November 15, 2009 » Add more comments.
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It’s alarming to talk with someone on the phone and realize they suspect you are a liar. This past week I received, via FTD, a belated birthday package—a gourmet basket with some of my favorite things. Like tea, biscotti, and dried apricots. There was a warm message on the card Read more »

Now a Mini Motion Picture: ‘Gigi Spies a Green Tomato’

by September 30, 2009 » Add more comments.

My childhood friend Ron Ploof was so inspired by the pathos of Gigi’s story that he adapted it to the small screen. I think he did a fine job with it, and I particularly like the tweak of the ending. So what do you think? Gigi Spies a Green Read more »

Awkward Family Photos

by May 15, 2009 » Add more comments.

As I sometimes reveal here, there is something universal about the awkwardness of family. About a week ago, two childhood friends launched a site to document as much. The results — in the vein of LOLCats and Stuff White People Like — are hilarious: The Choker: “This is what happens Read more »