Living in the Tiny Fun House isn’t just about watching TV or washing your running clothes in the sink. We have to live here, too, and we have to eat to survive. Technically, our recipe box is filled with takeout menus. And maybe we’ve gotten at least one letter from the gas company noting...
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Pete and I watched the NYC marathon yesterday. It gave us a renewed appreciation for the city of New York, especially since the race organizers took our sleep schedule and apartment location into account when planning the course and start time. The elite women began at 9:35, which meant we didn’t have to walk...
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Apologies–I returned last night from the Tiny Fun House’s Reston annex, where I haven’t had much time to post. The trials for the U.S. Olympic men’s marathon team were held in Central Park this morning, and Kurt came to town to join us on the scene. Runners completed five laps in the park, so...
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I was jogging down First Ave when some dude sensed that I was behind him, turned and saw that I wanted to pass, and then…wait for it…stepped aside. I basked in the warm glow of happy New York friendliness for at least a full five minutes, until a mini-van cab actually TRIED to run...
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Sidewalk Chalking is a Gateway Crime
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Last night we went to another good neighborhood restaurant, Jasmine Thai, recommended by former Upper East Sider and dining companion Diana Knight. Here you see me probably opining on something I know nothing about and Diana listening intently. (Yes, Mother, I know my elbows are on the table.)
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