Monthly Archives: February 2009

Yesternow

Posted on February 6, 2009 by David

Miles came home with his report card today. He’s continuing to make excellent progress,  a trend that started last year. What changed a year ago was our realization that Miles needed help in dealing with anxiety. He’s a very smart … Continue reading →

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The Best Food Court in Boston

Posted on February 6, 2009 by David

Food courts are awful. They always have the same collection of eateries you have only ever seen in other food courts, usually with food dumbed down for average American tastes. One afternoon I accepted a sample of chicken from each … Continue reading →

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The Unofficial Trader Joe’s Commercial

Posted on February 4, 2009 by David

I never really thought about it, but Trader Joe’s doesn’t advertise. The closest they get is the occasional Fantastic Flyer they send in the mail if you joined their list. An enterprising fellow with a Palm Treo remedied this deficiency … Continue reading →

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What’s for Dinner?

Posted on February 4, 2009 by David

With a few exceptions, most of my cooking effort is channeled into preparing dinners. Weekends are reserved for more time-consuming recipes, while weekdays are for quicker or simpler fare. When possible, I try to cook enough to get two meals … Continue reading →

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Monkey Tuesday

Posted on February 3, 2009 by David

I work at home, in an office on the top floor of my house. I listen to music non-stop while I work, but from January 3, 2006 to March 2, 2007, I listened to a radio talk show. Penn Jillette, … Continue reading →

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Chicken & Sausage Gumbo, a Cooking Tip, and a New Snack

Posted on February 2, 2009 by David

Before he became the catchphrase-shouting, product-shilling Ewok-like face of the Food Network, Emeril Lagasse was television chef who made good food. I still refer to his Every Day’s A Party cookbook when I’m looking for something new to try. I’ve … Continue reading →

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