weekend bits

sorry for me, for you, but I decided to copy. imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right?

pumpkin pancakes.

This is just what I want right now. As always, thank you kitchen sink.

mmm. fall.

via totokaelo.

boston food challenge? lets do it.

I have been embracing Boston more in the past few months, and Jessica's Chicago food challenge has inspired me to do one of my own. The map above shows the 21 official neighborhoods in Boston. Perhaps by documenting eats in each of these neighborhoods, Aaron and I will see a bit more of our new-ish home. It's difficult though, because I want to also explore the neighborhoods and food of Cambridge, Brookline, and the 30 or so sub-neighborhoods of my very own Dorchester. However, I'm going to assume it's unlikely that I'll complete the task of 21 neighborhoods in the next 12 months, so it's pointless to take on more.

By the way, I'm just loving Dorchester and am still baffled by the fear of Boston toward this area. I was informed by a friend recently of the negative health impact of living in bad neighborhoods. Wha? It's like the suburbs out where with mixed races and sometimes vandalism. Let's suck it up people.

blue.

New York Magazine did a piece on former Blues Clues host Steven Burns Williamsburg home. Very cool. And I love that it's blue.

neglect. new york.

wow. It's been a while. I was getting that feeling that, since I've neglected this blog for so so long, that any return must be a triumphant one. I've done so many things this summer. Traveled to mexico, newport folk festival, wisdom teeth out, brief but wonderful chicago trip, katie came to visit, I went to visit katie, matt came to town, and so on....

I was feeling like I needed to post about each of these things to come back. but the past is the past. Then I was thinking about switching to a tumbler. this may still happen. but in the meantime I'll start posting again. Why not?

sorry for the neglect.

in the meantime, here are a few shots from my recent new york trip. I had a great time with my sister, and caught some awesome New Yorker festival events. It was my first time in NYC when the weather was actually nice. Fun!

dace.

I really need to break from my J.Crew monotony. However, I find myself attracted to clothing way outside of my budget. Take dace for example. I am totally ready to embrace it- ready everywhere except my pocketbook. They do have decent sales I suppose. I might have to give something a try when the price is right. In the meantime, feast on these pretty dace items.

preppy?

someone told me this week that I was "preppy" and could see me being called meg, wearing pink and green. I think he meant it as a compliment, but man, that is not how I see myself. I think the northeast is rubbing off in a bad way. I need to rethink some things....

popcorn shrimp

you know I love muppets, right?

Herb and Dorothy

I watched the best documentary today entitled Herb and Dorothy (available as watch instantly on netflix). Its about a couple who, on their meager salaries, amassed one of the most extensive and important collection of conceptual and minimalist art from the New York scene, simply out of the love of the art. Over the span of 40 years, they somehow stuffed over 40,000 pieces in their one bedroom Manhattan apartment. They are certainly quirky, endearing, and have an eye for art like you've never seen. And they've never sold a single piece.

However, they've given much of their work to the National Gallery and established a program to give 50 pieces of their collection to 5o states each. So look up which institute in your state holds the "Vogel Collection."

Here is a nice trailer of the doc:

Herb and Dorothy Trailer from Herb and Dorothy on Vimeo.

sunday work

Chips, TJ's avocado verde salsa, Corona, and work by a breezy open window. I've had worse Sundays, and worse work days! Thanks beautiful day...

Science, mathematics: Physics major has a name for a really big number - latimes.com

Science, mathematics: Physics major has a name for a really big number - latimes.com

oh chicago...

From here, just last week! thanks jessica

i think we have a winner...

In early May Aaron and I picked up some basil seedling kits at Ikea. You know, the sprinkle seeds, add water, watch it grow sort of thing. Well we decided to make a little competition out of it. We we each decided how much water they should get. Where to place them in the apartment for the right sun. And despite being knocked over by the cats, Aaron's little basil seedlings was way in the lead early on. However, in recent weeks the tables have turned. Mine is in the dark green pot. I'll let you decide.

happy birthday to me!

I received the above amazing wayfarer ray bans from my mom (thanks mom!). Yes, I know how white that makes me. I also got the complete series of the West Wing and a fantastic edition of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. So much nerdiness and so little time! I am most certainly loved. I can't believe this is my third birthday with this blog.