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Moments #3

Posted on October 29th, 2011

This is how my father-in-law ate his slice of pizza. I asked him why he rolled it up, and he said, “It’s just easier to eat that way.” Then he put a pepper on top so it would “look pretty.” This was so strange to me, but immediately afterward, Justin did the same thing. They’re so fun. We kind of bullied her into trying an oyster. She slid it into her mouth and had this look on her face – we all worried that she might spit it out. Finally, she swallowed it and said, “I loved it.” I was so proud, for some reason. I curled up on the couch with two homemade blankets and a small black cat. I listened to the…

Letters #11

Posted on September 30th, 2011

Dear Husband, Recently someone told us we looked like college students, and asked how we stay so young. I think it’s because of you, and your love for life, and your happiness, and your laughter. Thanks. Dear God, Thank you thank you thank you thank you for the upcoming week of temperatures in the low 90s. To me, it’s autumn, and I am happy. Dear Eat  Your Books, Sometimes I forget I have you as a resource. Yesterday I remembered, and you’ve made meal planning infinitely easier, once again. Dear October, You are my favorite month of all. You will bring autumn breezes, and possibly the need for sweaters and scarves, and the Austin Film Festival, and Halloween, and plump oysters, and Supper Club,…

Letters #10

Posted on August 8th, 2011

Hope you’re all keeping cool, wherever you may be.  

Letters #9

Posted on July 14th, 2011

Dear Husband, I love that when I’m not feeling well, you know that the proper medicine is cuddling. You can always make me feel better. *   *   *   *   *   *    *   *   * Dear iPad, You bring me the loveliest things. Like Saveur magazine, and interactive Martha Stewart Living, and interactive Everyday Food, and The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore. Today I found out I can get Italian, and French, and Japanese cooking magazines with you, too. I do love you. *   *   *   *   *   *    *   *   * Dear Roux Stick, You have taken to meowing loudly at the door to get my attention, so that I’ll…