Apr 27
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Life is like a box of chocolates. You inhale the first twenty or so without thinking, then you stick your thumb in the rest to make sure there’s no coconut. And then you pretty much eat them, too.
– Mike Is Happy
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If I leave a note for the vending machine guy that says,
“Fix E-7 so I can get at the Pop Tarts or I will murder you,” do I need help?
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Last week, averageinsuburbia posted about book spine poems. I thought they were super neat. But what got me really excited was a book in one of her poems, Baby Island. Baby Island is my favorite book from when I was a kid. I think I read it every year up until I was in my twenties or something. Which may seem ridiculous, but it was like a book security blanket: a quick and easy read, a sweet and simple story. Pleasant. It made me happy. continue reading…
Apr 24
Remember when I told you that Fredericksburg is about two hours from just about anything you’d want to do? Well, I’ve already taken you west into the mountains, and this time we’re headed almost exactly two hours east, to the Chesapeake Bay. Now I don’t like to brag, but the Chesapeake Bay is kind of a big deal, so pay attention class.
(Technically, this wasn’t a day trip, but I’m not making any more logos.)
I spent the past two very enjoyable weekends at the river. For as long as I can remember, weekenders have been flocking to “The Rivah” at the first hint of warm weather. And this time I was one of them. continue reading…
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