Category Archives: Queen Anne

“that guy”

Walking through the neighborhood farmer’s market, I was flagged down by a woman: “Hey!” “Hi?” “I see you all over the place, you live near here?” “Well… kind of, yeah.” “I just felt like I should introduce myself because I … Continue reading

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reading lists

My bookstore is having a special this weekend: when buy a book, you can pick a galley or promo copy for free and they have a huge, ever shifting stack to pick from.  Needless to say that they are desperately … Continue reading

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closing time

closing time, originally uploaded by Chris Blakeley. Probably one of my favorite shots of the past week. The symmetry, the mess in front of well-set tables, the late hour… all of it works for me. Mind you, I also kind … Continue reading

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American Alteration

I get graffiti.  I understand putting stickers on posters. But a coffee cup?!

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ceci n’est pas un cheeseburger

… or, The Treachery of Cupcakes. Wink Cupcakes keeps doing odd things.  Bummer, right? The bun is vanilla, the “burger” chocolate, the “tomato” is red velvet and the condiments a mix of vanilla and lemon frosting.  Way too sweet for … Continue reading

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at work

Betty is becoming, not only another local haunt where I can be a regular, but a practice space for low light photography.  And now that the light is shifting as the days get longer, I’ve got something new to play … Continue reading

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The Mission

My dad was so taken by my picture called Mission Accomplished that he had to wonder what the mission was, exactly.  I, being a dutiful son, did my best to satisfy his curiosity.  Yes, it’s a hamburger.  Yes, it was … Continue reading

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large s

I bought art last week. This is a rare event in my life.  As much as I enjoy art and for all the times that I’ve seen some canvas or photo that I know would look great on my wall, … Continue reading

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perfect polish pastries? perhaps…

Seeing paczkis at Metropolitan Market puts a smile in my heart, which is good because it means that there’s room in there after consuming all the lard are used to make these delightful little gutbombs. For those of you unfamiliar … Continue reading

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v is for…

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today’s discovery:  I’ve never really had a big problem with being single or alone on Valentine’s Day, but I know that I will always be frustrated by trying to get a one-top at dinner on Valentine’s Day. … Continue reading

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