Notes from a Friend's Town

1. Today we feast on starches & proteins & rich sugars swimming in leaded creams as we carry on a tradition of thankfullness. Yet, were we thankful in the drought? 2. I've made it a priority of my sense of style to always include a bit of color, especially in the fall. As a balance of sorts to the weather's affect on one's spirit. I've been doing a horrid job of it all this week. There's hope for today, outings remain. 3. I skipped football again this year. It wasn't even a conscious decision either. Just didn't sit on the sofa to watch it. 4. My summer investment in a denim jacket has proved quite wise. It's a must have piece. 5. Julia Alvarez's In the Time of Butterflies is a wonderful book. Her presentation of life under Trujillo is breathtaking. Yea, I said breathtaking. 6. These candied yams are about to be amazing! 7. I lead a rich life, wealthy in quality beyond measure. The mere fact that I can recall multipl...

1.  I'll readily admit that my knowledge of the war to restore Palestine has mainly been of a passing nature. While ongoing and horrific, the distance afforded to me by living in America easily envelops one in the luxury of ignorance. I've had no problem accepting such a generous offer. I didn't want the burden of another war on my conscious anyways. Fast forward several years, my knowledge is expanding but it's a full time job to stay abreast of the conflict. I'm enrolled in a Post Colonial Literature course this semester and one of the text, Mornings in Jenin  deals with the conflict. We've viewed the film Salt of this Sea  to provide a visual catalog of this most coveted land. I've grown angry with my complacency, my devotion to ignoring the details of this experience in hopes of preserving my comfort zone. 2.  There's more speculation about the production of atomic weapons in Iran. The question remains however, what end result will realist...

1. Finally made it out to San Francisco last weekend. Gorgeous area, rode alongside the Pacific & sat in awe of the endless horizon. Experienced a little of each major neighborhood by foot, breaking in my red Clark's Desert Boots quite nicely. It's unfortunate that in such a beautiful land, I saw soo many without shelter. Quite often within a 10 minute stroll of million dollar homes. Such is life in America. 2. It's a rule of the universe that dealing with family requires all of the etiquette one can recall. That I find both inconvenient & unfortunate. 3. Found socks & plenty of vinyls in San Francisco. Brought back the socks, made notes on the later. 4. Turquoise blazer >>>>> 5. Just because its convenient does mean I'm convinced. 6. Applause to Herman Cain, aka Clarence Thomas's corporate cousin. The media deals that will follow his speculation on a presidential run could easily add up to $5 Mil. That's a payday. 7....