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Monthly Archives: February 2007
say no to easy hikes
 My fiance’s parents lead monthly the Sierra Club hikes in the area (during hiking season, which around here is Sept-April). Instead of passing down family recipes, Ann and Al will be passing down a GPS full of hikes, an accumulation … Continue reading
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this is me helping bella with her algebra
Bella: Mom, you have to help me study for my test tomorrow. I’m serious. Me: Fine. What are you studying? Bella: We’re factoring polynomials. Me: OK, factoring polynomials is fun. Bella: That’s what my teacher said! (surprised that we would … Continue reading
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a noteworthy web log
This blog is written by Dr. Saad Eskander, the director of Iraq’s National Library and Archives in Baghdad. Puts a perspective on things. Here is an excerpt from an article in yesterday’s NYTimes: “In mid-January, he published a chart on … Continue reading
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typical job interview schedule in academia
Songbae’s girlfriend has her Ph.D. and is in the process of looking for a job. Anybody need an ethnomusicologist? Here is her recent job interview schedule (it’s scary to think about having to teach a class in front of your … Continue reading
Posted in job hunting, says Songbae
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a dose of Korean women
Donna, the woman my brother is dating, is featured in KoreAm magazine! (Hey – they’re looking for a full-time staff writer in Gardena…note to self: apply for this position after finishing thesis.) And on the topic of Korean women; I’ve … Continue reading
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dark chocolate or white tea
If I had money to invest, I might invest in dark chocolate or white tea. Apparently the X-treme sports mentality has infiltrated my life – the darker the chocolate the better, the whiter the tea the better – where will … Continue reading
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Baker's ONE BOWL Brownies
I feel like somebody is going to take me down if I don’t post this recipe tonight. Maybe it’s just that we’re only halfway through the school year and we all need chocolate. I’ve made three batches over the course … Continue reading
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the cute and lovable side of the crazy lee
My brother is providing some good blog fodder these days. Here’s the last email I got from him, published with his (and his girlfriend’s permission): “Donna was saying how I “poke and prod” her out of her bubble, i.e. make … Continue reading
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Sean Scully quote
“It is very difficult to keep doing something with a degree of fidelity that allows it to deepen and unfold during the course of a human life.” (from the January 2007 issue of Art in America, p. 118)
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printable oscar ballot
[I’ve noticed that a number of hits have come to this post looking for a printable oscar ballot for the 80th Academy Awards. This original post was about last year’s awards – so for your trouble, here is a link … Continue reading
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