January 2008 archive

It was sapphire

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This is a piece I wrote in two parts, as you will discover. It is an experience I share with my closest friends, and I’d like to share it with you. This is for women everywhere. The Beginning – Bangkok, 2002 I was presented with a silver band topped with beautiful blue sapphires. It was […] Read more…

Is Heath Ledger dead?

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I got a call from a friend this morning with the opening line: “Is Heath Ledger dead?” I go, “Well, good morning to you too. Is he?” He goes, “It’s in the news.” I go, “No way. No way. Nooooo. Didn’t Brad Renfro just die?” (A bit non-sequitur I know, but still.) He says, “Check […] Read more…

If my favorite reads of 2007 were food…

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If my favorite reads of 2007 were food, they would taste this way… ~*~ Quiver by Stephanie Spinner Quiver would be a platter of olives and camembert cheese. In the beginning, you would wince at the saltiness and hate pitting the olives yourself. Gradually, the natural flavor of the olives will grow on you, and […] Read more…

Twilight Talk: A little bit of movie news

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1. They’re shooting in Oregon. And shooting begins end-February. That’s almost a month from now! 2. They’re shooting part of the movie in Kalama High School. I thought they were going to use the actual Forks High School, the same school Bella goes to in the book. Perhaps they’ll still shoot there for establishment shots, […] Read more…

Lunching at Windows Cafe

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We had our heart set on tuna and salmon sashimi, but when we passed by a restaurant offering Corned Beef Sinigang, all the cravings for Japanese food were put aside. H & I made ourselves comfortable at Windows Cafe, enjoying the calming ambiance as we placed our orders. The menu promised many tasty dishes, and […] Read more…

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