Archive for November, 2007

Last Days with Rosie

Sunday, November 25th, 2007
 
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I met my cat Rosie in 1993. Friends had taken her in off the street when she was about 6 months old. They took her to have her spayed, and during the process discovered she was pregnant - her kittens were lost. Their friend Ai, a poet, decided the kitty should be named Rosie. I […]

remembering

Saturday, November 24th, 2007
 
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Acknowledging grief helps transmute it into love and gratitude. It’s an ongoing process.
This is inspired by / in response to two of Heath’s posts:

8 Years Later
Saying Goodbye

Dance

Friday, November 23rd, 2007
 
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This month I learned about myself from watching the work of Robert Croma. I tend to look at details. Close up. Slowing down moments in my mind.
I shot this event in 2003 or so for an organization I work with sometimes. I was trying to record the whole thing - that’s what they wanted. I […]

Pilgrimage to Pekin House

Thursday, November 22nd, 2007
 
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I lived in Chicago in my early 20s. My roommate used to order take-out from Pekin House, and eventually I got in on it. I cannot describe how good these egg rolls are. They must be wrapped in heaven and fried in peanut oil. We ended up ordering from this place once a week, […]

Gena on BBQ

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007
 
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I met up with Gena Haskett for breakfast and exploring when we were both in Chicago for BlogHer 2007. We had a fun day, and she ended up telling me all about barbecue, which is serious business, people, believe me. I love Gena’s vlog, Out on the Stoop, so it was a pleasure to talk […]

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