In which I am left to my own devices (with a quick update about why I can't go back to the US just yet). What would you do with 2-3 weeks all on your own?
We spent this past weekend visiting with some friends in Lausanne, Switzerland. We (finally) got our A/C (mostly) fixed, but the heat wave continues unabated. We sure were glad to…
Kristian and I went shopping the other day and the guy helping us out said, "Hey, your French is decent, are you Belgian?" First of all, this is empirically hilarious.…
We had our first French dentist appointments last week. It was incredibly efficient. I think all three of us were in and out in less than an hour. They took…
I won't bury the lede... the heatwave broke last night! I was suffering at home when, all of a sudden, I could hear the wind pick up outside. Kristian was…
Kristian and I have a friendly wager on when the first snow that sticks will happen. He guessed November 28th, I guessed December 1st. The winner (as determined by the…
We're at a Students for a Free Tibet event at an American Legion hall in Somerville. The juxtaposition is definitely bizarre. The message is inspiring.
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! What are you thankful for, today? I'm thankful for wonderful friends and family, a foot that's (finally) healing and the Patriots on TV.
Amanda writes: So say, HYPOTHETICALLY speaking, your computer dies (as in, perpetual blue screen of death). And NATURALLY you hadn't backed it up. (I know. I know.) And let's say…
I bought a pair of adorable boots back in late September. After two wearings, the fake leather on the toes started to flake off. I cursed myself for spending too…
I know I usually review books on Fridays, but OMG HARRY POTTER!!!1!! (I might be a little overly excited about seeing it last night.) Kristian managed to score us some…