My reaction when I hear that Google Reader is set to disappear after July 1? WTF! WTF also comes to mind when one day I find myself driving to work, talking on the phone, and suddenly not sure if I am headed in the right direction. Which is why I find it curious that Woodward […]
Equinox: Taking Criticism to Heart
December 22, 2012 · by · 1 Comment
I am a sensitive person. When criticism comes my way, I take it very personally. A negative comment is examined and reexamined, until I can figure out how to address the issue if at all possible. A reader recently took me to task for attributing a movie quote incorrectly. “Wow! If you cant even get […]
Izakaya Seki: No ifs, ands, or butts… it knocks me off my feet
November 21, 2012 · by · 7 Comments
My iPhone is the most essential tool I own, particularly when it comes to blogging. I write all my notes in my phone, and if my husband is not dining with me it also serves as my camera. Last week, my telephone crashed, and with it my notes and photos about a recent dining experience […]
East Pearl Restaurant: Sunday Night traditions
September 30, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
A Jewish man and a Chinese man were conversing. The Jewish man commented upon what a wise people the Chinese are. “Yes,” replied the Chinese man, “Our culture is over 4,000 years old. But you Jews are a very wise people, too.” The Jewish man replied, “Yes, our culture is over 5,000 years old.” The […]
Green Pig Bistro: How Far Will I Go?
September 22, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
Green Pig Bistro makes it on my dining to do list because it’s been the subject of some positive buzz. I haven’t really focused on the details of the buzz because there are a few things holding me back from dining here. 1) it’s in Clarendon 2) it has the word pig in the title, […]
Family Meal: Shaking things up in Frederick
September 4, 2012 · by · 1 Comment
I have been on a bit of a blog break, which should not be confused with an eating break. They are not the same thing. For the past two weekends, rather than devote hours to writing, I have instead been glued to seasons three and four of “Parks and Recreation. ” I don’t know how […]
Is Elisir my elixir to the summertime blues? (closed)
August 27, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
The two year anniversary of my blog came and went, and I didn’t even realize it until two weeks later. I updated my Facebook status as a way to commemorate the day and moved on. This is in contrast to my one year blogiversary, when I excitedly reviewed all of my accomplishments throughout the year. […]
