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Damn You, Marvel

Posted on June 3, 2015 by travelfoodandlife

I have a tendency to obsess.  A friend put it more diplomatically when she said, “You’re the kind of person who likes to master things.”  You can see it in the way that I cook – I love making minestrone … Continue reading →

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Filters

Posted on May 5, 2015 by travelfoodandlife

Back in the late 90s, the creators of “Thirtysomething” wrote a tv show called “Once and Again.”  It was about blended families and second chances, and it often made me cry, which I like in a tv show. Marin Hinkle played … Continue reading →

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Airplanes Are Awesome

Posted on April 25, 2015 by travelfoodandlife

Karaokeing with good, fun friends in Asia. There’s nothing better.

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Dating Discoveries

Posted on March 26, 2015 by travelfoodandlife

The matchmaker connected me with two more matches, both in the Dallas area.  The conversation with one didn’t go so well, but the conversation with the other was great.  He struck me as a thinker, he made me laugh, and … Continue reading →

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The Best of Intentions

Posted on March 9, 2015 by travelfoodandlife

I’ve been pretty open with my friends and family about working with a matchmaker.  I’ve also been open about where I’ve drawn my lines and what I’ve decided is important to me. Because I’m lucky, I have a lot of … Continue reading →

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Fizzle

Posted on March 4, 2015 by travelfoodandlife

This week should be the last gasp of winter in North Texas, and I hope this means that writing will get easier.  I mean, it’s never easy, but it would be great not to resent it. Last week, I flew … Continue reading →

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TurkeyCakeFest V

Posted on February 24, 2015 by travelfoodandlife

It’s the coldest it’s been since winter started, and I am FORCING myself to write this.  Must create momentum, must power through. Back in late 2010, Chowhound posted a recipe for its TurkeyCake, a creation of turkey meatloaf, mashed potatoes, … Continue reading →

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Braises and Marmalades

Posted on February 18, 2015 by travelfoodandlife

Food post!  It got cold again, and so writing feels like running through molasses, but I will soldier on so as to create some momentum.  Or something. Anyway, cold weather is not great for writing, but it is the greatest for … Continue reading →

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Matchmaker Travails

Posted on February 12, 2015 by travelfoodandlife

When the weather turns cold, I can’t write.  I’ve stopped fighting it.  There are so many experts on writing who say that if you don’t write every day, you’re not a writer.  I’ve decided they can f* right off, because … Continue reading →

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Judging

Posted on October 14, 2014 by travelfoodandlife

When is it ok to judge people?  We live in a time when calling someone “judge-y” can lead to hurt feelings and damaged friendships.  It’s useful, because it reminds people to try to be more open-minded.  I also try to … Continue reading →

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