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Strooberry Salad
I tend to butcher things. See: the English language ("strooberry" versus strawberry) and any meal I've attempted to make for myself or others (let's not talk about the Christmas I "made" tiramisu). So...
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Eleanor
A co-worker recently told me that a friend of hers had a box of kittens and was looking for good homes for them. The timing could not have been more perfect, I had been to the local shelter the night...
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In the Kitchenette: Tuna and Brown Rice
Even at 460 square feet, my studio apartment is a perfect fit. I have enough space for a table for 4, a large reading nook, my desk and a sewing area. I very rarely feel the need for more space except...
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23 is good to me!
This post is a bit late, (my birthday was August 10th) but I wanted to share all the fun! Numbers are important to me. Numbers have personalities* and some numbers are good: see 2, 4, 15 and 36. And...
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In the Kitchenette: Ginapple Chicken Salad
There were a few places in NJ where Andrew and I deemed safe to eat. We frequented many Dunkin Donuts, a few diners and Panera. Most days, he'd pick me up from work and take me straight to Panera,...
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Good Hair Day
Hair is a sensitive subject, especially if your hair is curly. Some people make political and social assumptions based on your hair styles and others will just make fun of you for it. I have battled my...
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Why Libraries are Awesome
Welcome to my entry for the Louisville Free Public Library Blogathon on Why Libraries Kick Ass. The Louisville Library suffered after a flood left 4 feet of water in their building. For more...
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How a Geek Answers "Where You At?"
I got Andrew an iPhone for his birthday (read about it here) for a few reasons: 1. He's a great guy (in fact, he's the best!) and deserves to be spoiled 2. I knew he wanted one and 3. I wanted someone...
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How To Turn Your Apartment Into a Starbucks
I love Starbucks. I love being inside a Starbucks, I love drinking Starbucks coffee and I love trying all the treats they offer (scones! yogurt parfaits! roasted almonds! oh my!). But since I've become...
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Good Books
Here are a couple of (audio)books that I find myself referencing all too often:1. What Would Google Do? by Jeff JarvisI love this book. Jarvis takes a look at Google's business model and blows it up....
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Yo Yo Gurt 2 Ways
Andrew and I have our own patented yogurt topping recipes that we each swear are the most delicious ever (isn't that something to brag about?). I thought it'd be fun to post them both since they're...
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Bruce-el Sprouts Fettuccine
I love Brussels sprouts but I call them Bruce-el sprouts, after my darling kitty. I saw a cute bunch at the local market and scooped them up. Of course, I'd never actually made Brussels sprouts myself,...
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Good Quirky Cookin'
Quirky is an adjective that people love to ascribe to others but take offense when called it.B: Oh, you're so quirky!A: Quirky? What do you mean?B: Well, like eccentric. You march to the beat of your...
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Library Links Ahoy!
Eleanor likes to watch TV, but I've spent my time this week reading some good blogs. I thought  I'd share a couple cool things I've read this week:DUDES! Did You See the Library They've Got Here? by J....
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In the Kitchenette: Famous Gina's BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
I bought a slow cooker last year, thinking it was the pinnacle of easy cooking. But the chicken came out rubbery and dry and I don't think I used it more than five times. Not after this recipe....
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Books Aren't Dead and They're Not Going Digital (Yet)
Books are old, books are dusty, books smell...booksaredead! How many articles are we going to see about this topic? (Well, one more, at least!) I thought my input may be relevant seeing as I'm the...
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Back To School Without Paper or Pens?
I start my first semester in the Library and Information Science graduate program at Drexel this week and of course I'm overly excited. But for once, I'm not overly prepared. My back to school shopping...
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What's In My Bag?
The other night, I sat relaxing in my big comfy chair, chatting with Andrew online. Eleanor was asleep on my lap; I had the blinds pulled up and let the soft city lights warm my apartment. It was...
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Weakerthans Concert at World Cafe Live
Andrew and I went to a concert at World Cafe Live on Sunday night. It was a mutual anniversary present to each other because we both love the Weakerthans (even though Andrew will tell you when he first...
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Happy Birthday Love!
Happy birthday to my darling boyfriend, Andrew. You are my best friend, my fellow burger addict, my study buddy, my long walk partner, the perfect person to share a cup of coffee with and my love,...
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How You Know You're Loved...
...if you come back from a weekend at home to find your mom packed a a yummy warm dish like baked macaroni and cheese for you....and if your kitten decides she may leave some for you after she's done!
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Andrew: More Than a Woman
Andrew and I have been together for 2 and a half years. We're both in school, busy with outside projects and work. He lives almost 3 hours away. We're supposed to be drifting apart but but I find...
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Piddling about Philadelphia
The sub-title to this blog, gina piddles twiddles and resolves, comes from the musical 1776. I've only seen this musical once (Andrew and my family have done all they could to ensure there would be no...
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Pining for the Pines
Not long after my post about giving Philadelphia a second chance was up, I had packed my bike in my car and headed towards NJ's Pine Barrens. To be fair, I did last until 1pm in Philadelphia all by...
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The Perfect Salad to Start the Summer
This morning I made good on my promise to be nicer to Philadelphia, so I did what seemed like the Philly thing to do for Memorial Day - I went for a run in Fairmount Park. And yes, I listened to Eye of...
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