Monthly Archives: October 2004

To Do List

To Do List

October 26, 2004

Bicyclemark, let's go to Prague!, she said. I didn't have to think, I said - OK let's do it. Then I remembered how much I want to see Moscow this year, and ohhh to go to Stockholm. To which she responded Yeah, I'd like to see those...

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In the State of Swing

In the State of Swing

October 25, 2004

I'm going to need a Bosnian to Spanish translator in order to communicate with a majority of my fantasy basketball players. Thankfully I'm fluent in French and Spanish, so I can still talk to my other scrubs and my favorite Puerto Rican point guard who I did get...

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Dad at Breakfast

Dad at Breakfast

October 24, 2004

First thing I asked my mom when she called me from NJ yesterday, "Describe to me what my father is doing right now." She laughed at said (in Portuguese): "oh you know the scene, bowl of oatmeal. big cup of coffee with lots of milk, Star-Ledger News section to his...

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Our Portuguese Loser

Our Portuguese Loser

October 23, 2004

I was speaking with a slightly Drunken Dutchman and a Spaniard last night, enjoying the conversation about the tiny Russian exclave Kaliningrad, when Crazy Dr. M jumps in and dramatically warns, "Watch out! This whole conversation will end up in his blog!" Touché Dr. M, and yes.. it was...

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This Guy

This Guy

October 22, 2004

Everyone else had already boarded the rather large and spacious boat, the engine was running, and the beer/wine was securely stowed. The Torontonienne was attempting to keep what was left of her balance after one of those unbeatable Amy-dinners. As she stepped from the random boat that...

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