Archive for December, 2004

Tsunami

Tuesday, December 28th, 2004

Yowza.
I’m having trouble taking in the idea of this tsunami…I’m not traumatized by it, and I don’t think I know anyone directly affected by it, but it’s impacted a lot of places that I went to in my travels. There’s this eerie sense of “He can’t be dead—I know him!”

From the AP [...]

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Japanese knitting

Sunday, December 26th, 2004

Chocolate deviltry has happened, but I am waiting for some final photos to tell that whole story…probably one of the most elegant (though not the most over-the-top) jokes I’ve played. It went off really well, and I suspect the recipient is still laughing (if he isn’t still blushing). But I need a few more photos [...]

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ah, more chocolate…

Friday, December 24th, 2004

Preparing chocolate (and the Chocolate Mystery Sensation) for tonight’s party…friend of mine has invited me over for a party with him and about 30 friends…and I am bringing dessert. So the Chocolate Surprise is going as the centerpiece of a platter of truffles, and a second platter of chocolate dip (with strawberries, cookies, and [...]

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