Monthly Archives: March 2011

March 31, 2011

Crossing every item off

In college, I was an incredibly organized student. In fact, I’m pretty sure I was that super OCD freak no one wanted to partner with in groups — you know, the one who sends 1,076 emails a day about pending … Continue reading →

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March 30, 2011

Book review: ‘A Thread of Sky’ by Deanna Fei

China represents many things to many people: the past; the future. And for three generations of women — all searching — it may come to mean the present. After the death of her husband, Bill, Irene is cast adrift. He … Continue reading →

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March 29, 2011

So I sort of have this milkshake thing.

Like all my food and drink obsessions, I’m never quite sure where they begin. I try something, perhaps for the first time — a Peep; a pumpkin spice latte. These magic concoctions work their way into my diet. I take … Continue reading →

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March 28, 2011

Did-not-finish mini reviews: ‘Staying At Daisy’s’ and ‘You Were Wrong’

Jill Mansell’s Staying At Daisy’s Where I stopped reading: Page 52 So I’m a huge Jill Mansell fan. Her wit always shines through in her fiction, which is decidedly (and gloriously) British chick lit. But Staying At Daisy’s, originally published … Continue reading →

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March 25, 2011

Book review: ‘Bumped’ by Megan McCafferty

I’m going to be straight with you: when it comes to Megan McCafferty, I am not an unbiased reviewer. When a copy of her latest novel — and first departure from the beloved Jessica Darling series — arrived in my … Continue reading →

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March 24, 2011

Mexican chocolate cupcakes: Can you handle the heat?

Cayenne pepper. Just typing that made a little bonfire ignite in my mouth. I’ve never been one to dive into spicy foods, though I do fancy myself an eclectic, open-minded omnivore. There aren’t too many things — especially desserts — … Continue reading →

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