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Annecdote: Tea Time

November 15th, 2009 · Comments

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 accompanying it, wishing me lots [...]

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

September 30th, 2009 · 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 Tomato from Ron Ploof on Vimeo.

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Tags: Dogs · Food · Humor · Video

Awkward Family Photos

May 15th, 2009 · 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 when your male role model is both [...]

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Tags: Family History · Humor · Pop Culture