Heros of a Different Time

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

Back when Beth was living in the ‘burbs of D.C. one of the couples we used to hang with took us into Potbelly Sandwich Works for a quick lunch on the way to the Spy Museum. Although overwhelmed by the barrage of questions and the expediency at which the sandwich builders expected proper responses, I [...]

How Cook Rice

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

While it is sometimes unclear whether I should consider myself half Pacific Islander or half Asian, one thing is crystal clear: I love rice. And not any sort of fancy, gussied up, ready for the ball type of rice either. I like it plain and simple, white and steamed. Now while it’s clear my DNA [...]

Experiments in Conversation

Wednesday, November 9th, 2005

The following is based on and inspired by true events. The names have been changed to protect the innocent Mashier: Would you like something to drink with that?Diego: Yes, I’d like a regular drink.Mashier: Would you like anything else?Diego: Yeah, actually can I get one of each kind of cookie?Diego: [To Bollins] 3 for a [...]

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