Sorry, can’t resist reposting this one
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The Grocery Store
I realized last week that one of the most significant and long-standing relationships of my life hasn’t been with a person but with a place: the grocery store. Naturally, there have been many grocery stores over the years, but if taken together they make this sort of Ur-space where I have worked out some ofContinue reading “The Grocery Store”
Nakasendo Trail: Post-game show
Two words: SUMO and CAPYBARAS. But not yet. We woke up to a hot, hazy morning in Tōkyō. Just a couple of blocks strolling around Asakusa made it very clear we were going to have to make a plan that involved air conditioning. So, we set off for the Tōkyō National Museum and enjoyed aContinue reading “Nakasendo Trail: Post-game show”
Sketty Noodles
Look, honestly I don’t think it would help to provide context…so enjoy!
Nakasendo Trail: Day 1–Magome to Tsumago
The Nakasendo (literally “central mountain route”) was formalized in the Edo period (17th century), stringing together a series of mountain passes that travelers from the Kyōto area to the Tōsando (the middle and northern mountainous provinces of the Honshu island of Japan) had used since the 7th century. The tour we chose was Nakasendo andContinue reading “Nakasendo Trail: Day 1–Magome to Tsumago”
ATEEZ Songs: The GOAT (Favorite and Best)
Because these are two different things: something can be good, but I just don’t like it, and vice versa. Naturally, these lists go to 11. Favorite Songs You’ll notice there are no ballads on here, and that’s not because EDEN can’t write a good ballad; it’s because I don’t like the genre. Not in aContinue reading “ATEEZ Songs: The GOAT (Favorite and Best)”
Letter of Recommendation: Feed Stores
If I were to become a purveyor of those fancy candles with esoteric smells like “Trapeze Artist” that they’re making these days…for sure one of mine would be called “Feed Store.” Actually, even better would be “Tack Shop”—all that leather and Murphy’s Oil Soap and neatsfoot oil…. (The Tack & Feed combo, that’s olfactory heavenContinue reading “Letter of Recommendation: Feed Stores”
Wright’s Beach: Watercolors and Haiku
I usually take my watercolors along and try to knock out a few postcards while I’m sitting on the beach–it’s a good way to pass the time, and salt water creates some neat effects with the pigments. Also, in lieu of writing a journal-style blog post about my week on the coast, I wrote aContinue reading “Wright’s Beach: Watercolors and Haiku”
Ruby Fox Hides Her Toys
To brighten up your Monday….
Best Waffles from 101 Cookbooks
From Heidi Swanson’s venerable blog. A little rose water in the whipped cream goes a long way. I like that you don’t have to rest these overnight in the fridge or separate the egg yolks and whites. They’re really savory and satisfying–and not bad for you either with all the whole grain action.
The Rookery 