I mean, it was more of a wry chuckle… but yes. Just that one.

Yes, she does. She just really likes the song and also appreciated the "little words" and a Stephin Merritt book about little words.

I can only assume that Becca's incorrect remarks about KitchenAid mixers means that she doesn't want me to bring in any more cookies or brownies.

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Kindred has been on my reading list for ages, but I still haven't gotten there yet. But the particular differences, as far I as I know, are that Freedom Maze is definitely written for a younger audience, and the main character is a white girl who is mistaken for black.

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Weird, I also learned to play the theme song on piano by ear.

You're welcome! It's definitely worth reading. I think he compacts some of the history a little *too* much, but I'm also not sure how else you'd be able to produce such a readable book. It's fascinating.

Yup, that's Birds of America! It's from the short story called "Real Estate."

I hosted my annual Oscar party, which featured My Week With Meringue, Albert HobNobs, Money(dough)balls, De-crescents, and The Brie Of Life. I don't know if I'll ever top the year I made Truman Chipotle Chili, or the year a friend made The Passion of the Crisp…