Sunday November 08, 2009 at 23:14

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The Last Time I Saw The Mountain Goats

The last time I saw the Mountain Goats was in 2004 in Madison. They were playing in a basement coffeeshop with a capacity of maybe 100 people. I went with a friend who came in from out of town.

The last time I saw the Mountain Goats there were only two people playing on a small stage, instead of four. It was cozier, more intimate, and ultimately more enjoyable.

The last time I saw the Mountain Goats my roommate was trying to figure out what to wear on her first date with the boy she would eventually marry. We consulted her on whether she should wear her scarf in her hair or as a belt.

The last time I saw the Mountain Goats, I saw 21 Grams the following night. I went home and all my roommates were gone, and I got incredibly lonely and depressed thinking about how horrible it would be if anyone in my family died. The next morning I found out that my friend’s brother killed himself.

The last time I saw the Mountain Goats was actually last night at the Cedar, but it brought back a flood of memories.

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Sunday November 08, 2009 at 11:37

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Happy 60th Birthday to my Mom!

Happy 60th Birthday to my Mom!

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Saturday November 07, 2009 at 17:23

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red/blue (via my flickr) I can’t be the only person who got absolutely none of their to-do list done today right? Of course, I never put “enjoy this stupidly magnificent weather” on the list.

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I can’t be the only person who got absolutely none of their to-do list done today right? Of course, I never put “enjoy this stupidly magnificent weather” on the list.

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Saturday November 07, 2009 at 10:30

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The question was, what does one get Andy for his 30th birthday? I knew it had to be something above and beyond, and somehow I thought of our gchats. Our chats! Brimming with wittiness and wisdom! And endless musings on life and love! And so, some of the the highlights of three years of chats went into a book. Slogging through our chat archives made me laugh and wince, but in the end I realized that I’m so glad to have people in my life that bring out this sort of repartee. Hooray for fabulous friends and chat logs.

The question was, what does one get Andy for his 30th birthday? I knew it had to be something above and beyond, and somehow I thought of our gchats. Our chats! Brimming with wittiness and wisdom! And endless musings on life and love! And so, some of the the highlights of three years of chats went into a book.

Slogging through our chat archives made me laugh and wince, but in the end I realized that I’m so glad to have people in my life that bring out this sort of repartee. Hooray for fabulous friends and chat logs.

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Thursday November 05, 2009 at 23:47

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Kale Soup This recipe is courtesy of my friend T, who really only told me ingredients so it became even looser as I made it. You need: leeks (I used three) garlic (I used three cloves) potatoes (guess what! I used three!) corn kernels bunch of kale 6-8 cups stock salt, pepper, and whatever else All I did was saute the leeks, garlic, and potatoes in olive oil first, then added the stock and eventually the corn and FINALLY the kale for just a little bit. Then I blended it all and made it look like super green health juice. I mean really, this soup just seems so goddamn healthy. But y’know, it also feels uh…really healthy. My version needed something and I couldn’t figure out what. I think the trick to this one is to unwaveringly believe that this green soup WILL in fact give you super powers. OR, eat it with a large dollop of sour cream and potato chips because being healthy is really about balance. Right?

Kale Soup

This recipe is courtesy of my friend T, who really only told me ingredients so it became even looser as I made it.

You need:

  • leeks (I used three)
  • garlic (I used three cloves)
  • potatoes (guess what! I used three!)
  • corn kernels
  • bunch of kale
  • 6-8 cups stock
  • salt, pepper, and whatever else

All I did was saute the leeks, garlic, and potatoes in olive oil first, then added the stock and eventually the corn and FINALLY the kale for just a little bit. Then I blended it all and made it look like super green health juice.

I mean really, this soup just seems so goddamn healthy. But y’know, it also feels uh…really healthy. My version needed something and I couldn’t figure out what. I think the trick to this one is to unwaveringly believe that this green soup WILL in fact give you super powers. OR, eat it with a large dollop of sour cream and potato chips because being healthy is really about balance. Right?

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Thursday November 05, 2009 at 22:53

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Despite the one-child policy, millions of Chinese citizens don't know how to have sex without getting pregnant. - By Michelle Tsai - Slate Magazine

This is nuts.

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Wednesday November 04, 2009 at 23:19

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Second Career Options (as motivated by my horoscope)

It’s a busy time to contemplate big changes when it comes to your employment situation, but something could occur now that has you doing exactly that. Whatever generates that spark of excitement in your mind is too darned important to put on the back burner until the hubbub around you subsides. Luckily one of your unique talents is multitasking. You can absolutely mull this over while getting lots done — and still have lots of fun.

Okay, I don’t know horoscope - this is less a prediction what will happen today and more life advice. But I’ll roll with it… being the multitasker that I am, (not unlike the other completely unique Aquarius multitaskers of the world) while I was making soup and doing laundry, I contemplated some second career options:

  • Textbook Copy Editor
  • Online Dating Counselor
  • Online Dating Profile Copy Editor
  • Writer (specifically writer of low-level books for older kids who need to read something at their literacy level that isn’t about learning to use the toilet or something meant for 3 year olds)
  • Writer (some other kind who probably never makes any money but has a nice office)
  • Writer of a Gimmick Blog Who, Given An Awesome Idea, Will Clearly Strike It Rich One Day
  • Fashion Designer (good god, this is even more unrealistic than writer!)
  • Consultant (Inspiration consultant)

Clearly running out of ideas here. Got any more?

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Tuesday November 03, 2009 at 18:26

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Tuesday's Horoscope

You’re all over the map right now: socializing, errand running, and in all likelihood, some rather interesting romantic developments. Losing your head is one response, and so is getting so stressed out you can’t enjoy the good elements of this busy season. Luckily your powers of communication are amped up, letting you vent in ways that keep those around you intrigued and amused.

My god, Yahoo! horoscope, it’s like you are following me around in a creepy but loving way! It’s true, I am all over the map - socializing, check! (sort of), errand running, AND HOW! Romantic developments, we’ll get back to that in just a minute. And yes, my powers of communication are completely AMPED, they’re like full up to TWELVE on whatever meter you wish to use. Eleven? Eleven? Eff that, I’ve got email, twitter, tumblr, facebook statuses, email, text messages, my phone and if you multiply those by two and then subtract two you get TWELVE. [Stay with me, I know, math can be hard.]

Where were we? Oh right, some “rather interesting romantic developments.” Well, horoscope, this is where you might be wrong. I have not fallen in love with anything or anyone today. I haven’t eaten any stupendously delicious foods, I did not see the full moon rising…even my polling place, a place potentially full of romantic possibility (?),  felt lonely. But never fear, it is barely past six o’clock! The night is still young! Thus, I’m holding out on grading this horoscope.

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Tuesday November 03, 2009 at 7:26

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Happy Birthday, Andy. I am very happy to be celebrating your birthday for the fifth time here in Minnesota. Here’s to five more!

Happy Birthday, Andy. I am very happy to be celebrating your birthday for the fifth time here in Minnesota. Here’s to five more!

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Monday November 02, 2009 at 23:47

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Lessons from my daily horoscope:

Interesting news will come from some unexpected places today, and surprises will coming from many different directions. These treats will have a wonderful way of speeding up the day and reminding you that you just never know what the universe has in store for you. So get ready for just about anything — you’ll be surprised at what comes out of peoples’ mouths when you’re really listening.

Brain: Shit, yo, I am so ready for the universe has in store for me! Bring it on, world!

[forgets ever reading this]

PHONE RINGS. The number is listed as unavailable.

Brain: YOU BETTER ANSWER! It’s the universe calling!

Me: …hello?

Caller: Hi, Erica? Just calling to make sure you vote for Chris Coleman tomorrow and [blah blah blah]…

Me: Yeah, thanks, I’ll vote tomorrow.

Brain: What the hell was that? You weren’t really listening. Surprises will never come your way if you can’t even follow astrological directions.

PHONE RINGS AGAIN. The number is listed, but unknown to me.

Me: Hello?

Caller: Is this Erica?

Me: Yes.

Caller: Hi, I’m calling for the [something something league of voters] to remind you to vote for Chris Coleman…

Me: Yeah, don’t worry, I’m voting for him…

Caller: and, also the DFL-endorsed picks for school board, [blah blah blah]…

Me: Yup. I’ll be there!

Brain: Look at what you did again! Had you just listened, he might have thrown a curveball and told you to vote for PAWLENTY! Or something equally ridiculous.

LESSON: People should call me more so I don’t have to fake pretend to listen to voting volunteers in order to make my horoscope work out in my favor. I give today’s horoscope a C-.

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