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Laura Beck
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Thanks for this, I see what you're saying and feel like it's mainly valid. I feel like maybe one of the main issues is that blogging itself is ephemeral and verrrry fast and so I just picked a quick angle and went for it. I totally see what you're saying about how that angle could've been much more interesting, and Read more

hhahaha maybe you will!! i like to force friends of friends to taste test the insanity from my kitchen, so it's very possible and not creepy. who do we know in common?! Read more

That sucks, and I'm so sorry for your loss :((( Read more

MissCelanie! I'm sorry, it was just my train of thought, it was anything else, it's a good point, though, and I'll attempt to keep myself in check. It's hard though, I write later in the evening and the mind starts to wonder! Read more

OK, I trust you, Im getting so close to doing this, Thanksgiving makes me wild! I think it's all the mashed potatoes. I'm gonna get high on gravy and start cutting! Read more

OK, it's not the same effect but some same it's even better — wrap it in puff pastry!! I think that's called "en croute"? Anyway, it looks freaking delicious. Read more

Agreed! It's my dad's holiday movie of choice (along with Die Hard and Blade Runner) so I'll be watching it tomorrow, almost guaranteed HELP ME. Read more

It's a mixture of a bunch of spices (including nutritional yeast!) Read more

Sorry, I just added that, thanks for the heads up: Then, slice the unbird in half lengthwise, put the bottom half on a greased cookie sheet and mound the stuffing on top of it. Next, take the top half of the unbird and halve it width-wise. Take those two sides and make a lean-to on top of the stuffing. Miyoko Read more

I know, I feel the same way! But I totally don't trust what happens to animals off set as the American Humane Association isn't responsible for that. I think they should be because behind the scenes (SO TO SPEAK) is where the shady shit goes down, and there have been lots of documented cases of abuse. It'd be nice to Read more

Hey, thanks for your thoughtful response, I reallllly appreciate it! Read more

Here's Toby Chu! He is the only one of us who will indulge my boyfriend's guitar playing. His favorite song is Call Your Girlfriend!

BAGGY'S BY THE LAKE! Yes, the BEST! If I'm feeling fancy, I'll head to The Alley for piano bar dueling. Read more

I heard the Parkway opened up again?! Is that wrong? I used the laundry mat across the street from Parkway when I lived near there (I now live in that area where oakland, emeryville, and berkeley all come together, near Donut Farm! I guess this is neither here nor there but I just like to talk about Oakland) and it Read more

PHOEBE! I love you! This reminds me, my best friend has a little pit bull (maybe staffy?) mix. Her name is Eleanor, and she is SO FREAKING CUTE. Uh, the only photo I can find in a quick scan is this one of her boyfriend and ellie, but it demonstrates her pint-sized puppy power!

winning the lottery, but even better because you're paid in puppy love. this is the best <3333 Read more