Make it easy for me…- The King of the Valley February 21, 2012So two weeks ago, things starting off rather normally apart from the absurd weather, I wake up to a phone call from a friend who wants to get coffee together. Ok, great. I get myself dressed and organized only to … Continue reading → […]Ashton
- The King of the Valley February 21, 2012
Monthly Archives: November 2010
Happy Thanksgiving!!
“We can only said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” – Thornton Wilder Thanksgiving is without a doubt my favorite holiday. Perhaps surprisingly, not as much for the food. At least, not … Continue reading
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Lessons from Rufus Xavier Sarsaparilla…
They say you learn the very best by teaching, and although I was assured that would in fact happen to me after finishing my TEFL program still feeling shaky on some grammar concepts [it did, don't worry...], that has not … Continue reading
Posted in foodstalking, Sardinia, teaching, tidbits
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Sunday [Grown-up] Fun Day!
“You’re stillll talking about the weekend??” Yeah, I’m sorry. It was a big birthday for Catherine so we dedicated a lot of time to it. It was very busy. Which is part of why my inbox looks like it does … Continue reading
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In the mornin’…I’m makin’ waffles!
Okay, well – maybe not in the morning, or waffles – but I did tell you Saturday’s adventures weren’t over yet… So Saturday for dinner Paolo and I were deciding what we wanted and I’d had a hankering for Mexican … Continue reading
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Peacock hunting…
Well, I told you about Friday night – and I said I went home “early” – but I still managed to time stamp my phone call to Tim at 6am [sometimes I'm grateful for the time difference]. So, needless to … Continue reading
Posted in animals!, Cagliari, photos, urban design/planning
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Ohhhh the cost of brilliance…
So last night I went with Paolo to a soft opening of a bar/birthday party for the guy who owns it’s brother. Knowing I had to work early this morning, I set myself a time limit [and a drink limit] … Continue reading
Veterans Day
A slightly more solemn post to recognize this day. To show gratitude to those who have served, are serving, and those who have given all there was to give. Thank you. “We often take for granted the very things that … Continue reading
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Day of Saints stuff…
All Saints Day was actually crazy fun after a fairly low-key weekend. Paolo had worked for all of it but had Monday off like the rest of us. So, he picked me up in the morning where we headed for … Continue reading
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Annnnd I’m moving again…
haha. no, actually – that’s not a joke. It’s like I love packing or something….sigh…. BUT, I am pretty excited about this move! I am moving in with Catherine and Amy into a flat in the area called Castello – … Continue reading
Posted in adventure!, Cagliari, moving, urban design/planning
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