joined on 10/13/04
last updated 07/04/07
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Lyra and Lev, my two great loves
So I finally posted a video on my tribe site that actually has some decent footage of me dancing. It's from the Rhythmic Arts Festival, which is this totally kick-ass swing dance event down in San Diego every New Year's. I competed in the Jack and Jill contest, which, for the unitiated, is a competition wherein partners are randomly assigned, and you are judged based on how well you can lead or follow with someone who is not your usual partner. Over 120 people entered the prelims, and out of ...
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There is a cosmic balance to be maintained. It works something like this. I go to San Diego for the weekend. Great location: one tally in my favor. The weather in San Diego is perfect: another tally in my favor. I get to stay in a house full of wonderful women and we all get along and have a great time together: another tally in my favor. The dancing is absolutely fabulous, and I hardly have a single bad dance the entire weekend: another tally in my favor. I compete and place third: another t...
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I have a lot of fond feelings for Dicken's Faire, I realized after visiting it for the first time this season last Sunday. Freezer Faire at Cal Expo was the first faire I ever worked. I was 11 years old, and it was just my mom and me. She worked at the candy store for St. Cuthberts, and I was a theme character: the oldest of the Cratchit children, Martha. I was the one who was off working for a milliner and hid in the closet to surprise Mr. Cratchit with my return. It was a good gig. Of cours...
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I'm pretty excited. I haven't been since last weekend of last year. I hope to see many of you there!!
Fri, October 13, 2006 - 5:57 PM
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This has been possibly one of the worst weeks of my life, and yet it's been relieving in a lot of ways. The breakup was not fun, and I'm still not 100% happy with it, but my mom falling off the ladder had very positive consequences in some ways. First, she was able to help me diagnose what has been wrong with me for the past six or more months. People have been noticing for a long time that I been shaking, that my heart has been beating like crazy, that I always look tired, that I'm not as st...
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October 22, 2004
I have spent much time sitting on logs with friends, beer fizzing in our tankards, our heads resting cocked on one hand, watching Amanda go by and letting out dreamy sighs. This became an even more regular habit *after* she reached the age of 18... :-)
But Amanda is much, much more than a pretty face. A penetrating intellect, nimble wit, and potent love of life lurk quietly behind those wide-open, inquisitive eyes. A wide-open heart, love of adventure and natural grace fuel the spirited wake she cuts through the Dance.
If I am ever blessed with a daughter of my own, I hope she in some way resembles our willowy and loving flower among the oaks, Amanda.
The Greenhouse, Denton
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"Best black bean burger ever!"
The Greenhouse is a very groovy place. The food is excellent, both for vegetarians and meat eaters, and the ambience is always chill. They even have live jazz a couple of nights a week.
recommendation posted on Fri, December 24, 2004 - 11:00 AM
Picante Cocina Mexicana
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"I never miss a chance to eat at Picante"
I don't even live in California anymore, but I make a special trip every time I'm in town because the food is so scrumdiddlyumptious! My personal favorite is the super vegetarian burrito with black beans. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it.
recommendation posted on Wed, October 13, 2004 - 8:07 PM
Jack's Urban Eats
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"Awesome place to get an amazing salad and mashed potatoes"
Jack's Urban eats is hip and always happenin, and they also happen to have some of the best salads I have ever eaten, made to your liking. And have I mentioned the mashed potatoes? yummy!
recommendation posted on Wed, October 13, 2004 - 8:01 PM
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