go on go on just walk away go on go on your choice is made go on go on and disappear go on go on away from here The moving truck arrives in 34 days. In 35 days, I will wake up in the same bed, but in a new room, in a new house, … Continue reading In Between Days
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To My Students
Today I taught my last classes for Penn State. I say "taught" but really these final sessions were less about curriculum and more about celebration and reflection, as last classes always are for me. We gathered at a coffee house today. They handed me their papers and handed each other their Gifts of Words--little pieces … Continue reading To My Students
There’s No Place Like…Pittsburgh!
These are my red shoes. These are my magical red shoes. These are my magical red shoes that I bought to wear with my boring grey suit. These are my magical red shoes that I bought to wear with my boring grey suit on the job interview I had at the end of January. These … Continue reading There’s No Place Like…Pittsburgh!
Be Bold, Girl
Happy almost New Year, everyone. I've missed this space, but needed a breather with all the chaos of ending the semester, followed by horrific national tragedy (about which I cannot yet write or reflect) and then the prosaic craziness of the holidays, which are still upon us. The kids are home, the snow is here … Continue reading Be Bold, Girl
Saying My Professional Gratefuls
It's Thanksgiving here the U.S., and though this is a food holiday, and this is largely a food blog, I am not going to be writing about my meal today. Instead, I want to take a page from Facebook friend, Matt Bell, who posted about his professional thanks today and acknowledge my deep gratitude for … Continue reading Saying My Professional Gratefuls
Saffron Aioli, Slowly, Slowly
On Monday I woke up feeling slow. Not exactly sluggish, though I was deeply tired. It was more like maybe my body decided my brain had had quite enough of the rushabout and worry that underscores most days, and just simply down-geared. As a result, I feel like I noticed and heard a lot more … Continue reading Saffron Aioli, Slowly, Slowly
The Weekly Ode: Turnips
Few things make me happier than food and poetry, so every Monday, I will strive to post something that brings those things together! Especially When The October Wind --Dylan Thomas (1914 - 1953) Especially when the October wind With frosty fingers punishes my hair, Caught by the crabbing sun I walk on fire And … Continue reading The Weekly Ode: Turnips
Fated Opals: A Cautionary Tale & Love Story
I am an October baby and have always had a thing for my own birthstone--the enigmatic opal. I love that they are finicky and fragile, no one color but many, translucent and inviting and full of fire. I'm not saying I personally embody those qualities, but maybe I aspire to. I own two opal rings. The first … Continue reading Fated Opals: A Cautionary Tale & Love Story
On the Tasting Menu: Leeks
In this Friday feature, I offer ten recipes using the week’s featured ingredient from fellow food-lovers in the blogosphere. *Note that I have not tested any of these recipes, but to me, they looked good enough to eat! Pizza with Leeks, Brussels Sprouts and Speck at Thyme on My Side Tart Tatin aux … Continue reading On the Tasting Menu: Leeks
The Weekly Ode: Leeks
Few things make me happier than food and poetry, so every Monday, I will strive to post something that brings those things together! Buying Leeks Buying leeks and walking home under the bare trees. --Yosa Buson (1716-1784 Osaka/Japan) --translated by Robert Hass
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