Month: November 2010
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How Thanksgiving Became a National Holiday
Excerpt from Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin They say, Mr. President, that we are stealing away the rights of the States. So I have come to-day to advise you, that there is another State right I think we ought to steal.†Raising his head from his pile…
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Sweet Rice Porridge at Portage Bay
Organic, fair-trade jasmine rice, organic coconut milk, organic raisins and a touch of brown sugar and cinnamon. Topped with toasted coconut. This is my new favorite menu item at Portage Bay. It makes me feel all sorts of warm and fuzzy. Delicious and incredibly filling. This bowl? Three servings, easy.
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My November Guest
“My November Guest” by Robert Frost My Sorrow, when she’s here with me, Thinks these dark days of autumn rain Are beautiful as days can be; She loves the bare, the withered tree; She walks the sodden pasture lane. Her pleasure will not let me stay. She talks and I am fain to list: She’s…
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Valencia Latte at B&O Espresso
latte with orange essence, nutmeg, ghiradelli cocoa, sans whipped cream K, so I took a sip first.
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Moms and Daughters
Me and Nikki with our moms at the wedding reception in Roselle, IL
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Seattle Symphony Night
Debussy’s La Mer. Love. Seattle Symphony Night | by jamiey
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Candied Apple Cupcake from Yellow Leaf
Tastes as good as it looks. Real apple chunks up in here.