Category Archives: General

Can you all keep a secret? Yesterday I went over to Amy‘s to “help” her with mailorder preparations. Well, I think she got the raw end of the deal. I mean, not only did I get fed delicious banh mi … Continue reading →

I am testing out the new blogging software by Movable Type called Vox, which means I now have a second blog. I know I talk about random stuff all the time on eggplant, but my vox blog will have even … Continue reading →

My brother is in Boston right now. The dude never goes anywhere, so it’s great he is finally traveling, even if it is for work. If any of you have any Boston suggestions for him, please let me or him … Continue reading →

I was digging through my mother’s button box yesterday when I made a discovery–the button box originally belonged to my grandmother (i.e., my father’s mother). At the top of the box are the buttons and snaps on cardboard backings. Through … Continue reading →

I had grand plans to sew all sorts of things this weekend, but I did not sew one stitch, nor did I knit a stitch! It was still a nice weekend, though. The weather here was gorgeous, and we spent … Continue reading →

Those of you who exercise or generally sweat a lot can probably relate to this: you know how your exercise apparel seems clean and fresh after you wash it, but as soon as you start to sweat, it gets that … Continue reading →

Saturday I am volunteering at the Wordstock Festival. I don’t know much about it except that it is a big book festival featuring lots of amazing authors (including Steve Almond of Candyfreak fame as well as the one-and-only Dave Eggers … Continue reading →

The basenji 500 Some of you have expressed interest in the fate of Berkeley. We had Berkeley for nearly two months, yet he and Deedle continued to have issues. He would incessantly harass her, and she would get ticked off. … Continue reading →

Today is my crazy brother‘s birthday. If you have the time and the inclination, please go harass him.

Yes, we did see some dingos! I guess there were wallabys hopping about, too, but I always just missed them. And did you know that parrots just fly around Australia like they are normal, everyday birds? Yes, it’s an amazing … Continue reading →