Monthly Archives: January 2012
Are You Living the Simple 7?
My day job is editing online health information, and because I spend approx 40 hours a week immersed in health and medicine, I don’t spend a lot of time discussing it here, on my blog, which is more for my … Continue reading
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Dolphins & Whales Kanoodling in Hawaii
The moral to the story here is that, simply, I need to live in Hawaii. Or, Florida. Wow: Video: Dolphin races waterskiier: MyFoxTAMPABAY.com
Joy’s Review of ‘A Visit from the Goon Squad’
Taking inspiration from one of the final chapters of Jennifer Egan‘s A Visit from the Goon Squad, here’s my take. Click to embiggen.
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Sex Offenders and the Swamp
Florida has been called America’s heart of darkness, a descriptor mentioned in a book I just finished, The Lost Memory of Skin by Russell Banks. The comparison with Heart of Darkness, Joseph Conrad’s novel chronicling a journey in the uncivilized Congo, is … Continue reading
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Goodbye, Uncle Steven
This weekend my family gathered in Corpus Christi, Texas, to remember the life of my uncle Steven. He survived so much in life – most notably a gunshot wound to the head at close range when he was in his … Continue reading
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The Slow Reveal – I Spy the National Bird
Yesterday Brendan and I did a small hike at the Basha Kill Wildlife Management Area. We didn’t see much wildlife beyond squirrels, but we did have one great sighting that made up for weeks of nature-less existence in Queens (readers, … Continue reading
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Roti Boti – A Lil’ Bit of Pakistan in Astoria
A few weeks ago, Brendan and I formed our very own New Year’s resolution-like pledge — to eat at more restaurants in our neighborhood. Since moving back from Mexico City in 2010, we’ve been living in Astoria, Queens, but doing … Continue reading
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Drink a Little Poison (or Just Listen to It)
I first heard this song on Treme, which does a fabulous job of showcasing New Orleans music. This song has to be among the finest. Feeling a little sad? Listen. Feeling a little tired? Listen. Feeling a little homesick for … Continue reading
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You Know You Live in Queens When…
…you see signs like this. My friend Adam posted this photo on Facebook after spotting it at a car repair shop in our neighborhood of Astoria, Queens. It’s brilliant on so many levels. First the Queens accent I hear in my … Continue reading
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Crime Scene or New Year’s Tradition? Thankfully, the Latter
This morning, on New Year’s Day, I was a little scared/perplexed when I saw this scene on my neighbor’s front patio. I had a hunch, so I googled ‘greek new year’s traditions.’ Turns out it’s just a Greek tradition! (We … Continue reading
