Monthly Archives: October 2008

Someone had to let go

Posted on October 31, 02008 by Fremont

Somebody couldn’t help themselves. This wad of balloons was tangled up a lamppost on a friend’s street. Somehow, finding lost balloons seems to me to be a good omen or good something. Once in a while there will be one … Continue reading →

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Naval gaze this, Thursday

Posted on October 30, 02008 by Fremont

Buen provecho..

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Origin of man and woman

Posted on October 29, 02008 by Fremont

One of my French cousins is a priest in Singapore. Recently, he married two friends there. It happened to be on the same day my sister married upstate. He e-mailed to share with us the homily he wrote for them. … Continue reading →

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Blue

Posted on October 28, 02008 by Fremont

The photo was snapped around 6 PM EST Saturday in between rain showers. For a few minutes that evening, the sky turned a glowing blue. It seemed to cover the clouds, Palisades, bridge and river. Strange atmosphere. Beautiful. Sublime? No … Continue reading →

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Not one prune for you

Posted on October 27, 02008 by Fremont

Q was planning to eat one prune for dinner tonight. My plan was to starve through an afternoon of interviews in Harlem and then capture the video to an external drive on campus in the evening. As usual, the technical … Continue reading →

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Maximum overdrive

Posted on October 26, 02008 by Fremont

Growing up, coming to accept that cars and trucks coming to life is the stuff of fiction was harder to grasp than the modern day myth of Santa Claus. Even today, this truck seemed to be motoring along on its … Continue reading →

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Blame it on the rain

Posted on October 25, 02008 by Fremont

It has been raining on and off all afternoon, with a couple major showers and some big winds blowing through. It isn’t too cold, but is the perfect day for comfort foods—meatloaf, smashed pots and gravy. Buen provecho..

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Never too soon to talk turkey

Posted on October 24, 02008 by Fremont

It’s nearing that time again. I suppose a month is not too soon. But I enjoy making Thanksgiving dinner and started thinking about recipes. The table’s going to be on the quiet side this year, so it might be best … Continue reading →

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Naval gazing Thursday

Posted on October 23, 02008 by Fremont

It’s cold Not biting Smell’s burning outside I breathed it in here I did Deeply Head up, nose into it Ribs opened sideways And pulled it in Coals glow there Something plastic thrown in the fire and melts on a … Continue reading →

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It’s a big cairn out there

Posted on October 22, 02008 by Fremont

This concludes the cairn series, until and unless the urban-cairn maker decides to throw some more rocks together. Until then..

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Haven’t got a cairn in the world

Posted on October 21, 02008 by Fremont

Bonne chance..

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Cairn free

Posted on October 20, 02008 by Fremont

Ciao..

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Urban cairn

Posted on October 19, 02008 by Fremont

Bon nuit..

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Beacon of comer

Posted on October 18, 02008 by Fremont

The Mexican comer at a little hole-in-the wall in Beacon was easily on par with San Francisco comer. Though there were no nopales or chile rellenos on the menu. Next time perhaps asking will bring forth these treats. The kitchen … Continue reading →

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Teapot needs a cosy

Posted on October 17, 02008 by Fremont

My fridge Knows When its Cold outside It succumbs And Follows suit Why one stays put when the desire to leave remains strong. . . Bon nuit..

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Just another naval-gazing Thursday

Posted on October 16, 02008 by Fremont

Can you name the folks in the picture? See you on the island with the other tribefolks..

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RoOt beer float

Posted on October 15, 02008 by Fremont

The cooler weather’s inspiring this muse to wake. Bon nuit..

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Rocket flurry

Posted on October 14, 02008 by Fremont

Work in a flurry and focused mode An e-mail arrives Respond to it Item in trouble, please advise Item in progress, the progress Another item in progress, the progress Two more item’s progress Meanwhile, Progress made for troubled item Score … Continue reading →

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Frozen water on tap

Posted on October 13, 02008 by Fremont

A gift to the letter Q. May it evoke a sufficient sensory experience. A favourite cafe upstate serves chilled bottles of tap water at each table. Yesterday, the bottle was chilled so that a plug formed. The water dribbled out. … Continue reading →

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French benefits

Posted on October 12, 02008 by Fremont

When ‘the French’ arrived for lil’sis’ wedding, they brought with them des rillettes et du andouille for Monsieur et moi to enjoy. These make for a delicious, though not the heart-healthiest, and simple meal. A glass of red wine, some … Continue reading →

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Name that junk food

Posted on October 11, 02008 by Fremont

Can you identify what junk food is pictured above? A hint for you and you and you: It’s somewhat of a new addition to the street and county fair circuit, and perhaps it was invented somewhere in the south. Submit … Continue reading →

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A blatant plug for Rae ink

Posted on October 10, 02008 by Fremont

My Mum’s friend’s daughter designed and laboriously handmade each and every invitation, and table and seating card for every guest and invitee for lil’sis’s wedding. Since she did such amazing work and all the women-folk of my familia, most especially … Continue reading →

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Letter from Pollan

Posted on October 9, 02008 by Fremont

Today’s naval gazing Thursday is a link to read an open letter, written by Michael Pollan, to the near-future President-elect that will be published in the Food Issue of the NY Times Magazine this Sunday. Buen provecho..

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Sushi in your pocket

Posted on October 8, 02008 by Fremont

There’s something fishy going on at the Monterey Bay Aquarium this month and it’s not just swimming around and around in the sardine tank. I’m tapping about it here because these programs reach well beyond Cannery Row to folks nationwide. … Continue reading →

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Food muse

Posted on October 7, 02008 by Fremont

Class this semester has me reporting and writing about religion, politics, voting and other relevant topics for the news-writing newbie to cut teeth on. But class does not send me spot assigning about food. On top of my academic focus … Continue reading →

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Proof of cake..

Posted on October 6, 02008 by Fremont

..or the one that got away. A dark chocolate-dipped strawberry was sacrificed for the mouth-feeling enjoyment of the lady holding the plate. Sadly, moments after the picture was taken, she was distracted away to laugh and frolic. The strawberry sat … Continue reading →