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  “Raising cocker spaniel puppies is rewarding”

  01.31.04 | Permalink | Comment?

  Went to the Social with D, A, and L to see the Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players and Andrew Katz. They find vintage slides and write and perform songs along with the slide show. And they’re a real family, with their 9 year old playing the drums. They were fantastic! I really […]

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  Smile

  01.30.04 | Permalink | Comment?

  Light up your face with gladness,
  Hide every trace of sadness.
  Although a tear may be ever so near,
  That’s the time you must keep on trying,
  Smile, what’s the use of crying?
  You’ll find that life is still worthwhile,
  If you just smile.
  - Nat King Cole, Smile
  There was a girl in high school who we all thought was a bit […]

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  Potlucky

  01.29.04 | Permalink | Comment?

  According to some sources, “potlach” was a phrase used by northeastern Indian tribes to describe an event where everyone “brought something for the pot.”
  The hens at the division of ye olde institution of higher learning love to have themselves a potluck. In fact, our mandatory monthly staff meetings have somehow been transformed into food […]

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  Better than South Beach

  01.28.04 | Permalink | Comment?

  The boy and I have apparently hit on the newest and easiest way to lose weight, eat less, and stay fit: stay in bed with each other until at least 5 pm. Come on, you should all try it.

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  Note to Self

  01.26.04 | Permalink | Comment?

  While teaching, try to refrain from making 1398734763 references to illegal substances. They have a place in the humanities, just not in your class.

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