i’m a little bit over life at large.

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I honestly wish I could take the next three months off existing.
But under the counter medications and hardly remembered short vacations will have to suffice. For now.

Mused Bouche – Malaya Kitchen

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Cuisine Malaya in Elizabeth is probably my favorite go-to restaurant pound for pound. I frequently crave Asian food of all types and CM delivers consistent goodness at a great price, including generously-sized sushi rolls. Since I was near the Arboretum …

Pretty Ton(e)y/i?

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originally written circa January 2009

About a month ago I thought about something that hadn’t crossed my mind in over ten years. When I was little-little and normal and happy, I had an imaginary friend. His name was Tony (sometimes …

own yourself.

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People give Oprah a bad rap for a lot of reasons; the main one is probably that she sets herself up as some kind of sage or guru. But honestly, she is a sage. She’s lived a life, as I …

ninetyfreakinthree

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My Granny turned 93 years old last week. She is having a birthday party this Saturday. Her kids are coming down from MD/PA/NY to visit, staying for the week, and cooking out. She has a party every year because …

extra loveable.

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because I am, dammit. regardless of who else believes it. happy morning.…

Mused Bouche – Thai House (Pineville)

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Thai House has long been one of my favorite restaurants. It’s not fancy or Michelin starred but the food is consistently good, not too expensive (most entrees are under $15) and the service is outstanding. I used to visit the …

Did I just get served?

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I’ve posted a lot of videos today, but my mind is kinda blown right now. Have we entered a new age of acceptance? BET just played a drag ball anthem on 106 and Park. o_O!…