>trading places
>christine has officially transplanted herself from cambridge into somerville. emotional ties to extensions of self, severed and strengthened. neat, scattered, a melting sort. i am so happy, but so tired.
>this morning, as the sun blazed down upon the city, i felt the rays warm my skin. another layer of tanned cells, the deep heat. as i hustled down my usual walking route down to the subway, i saw a couple strolling down the sidewalk, the boy embracing his companion with one hand, holding an … Continue reading
>why i love summer 1. runaway excuses for barbeque 2. sunny, breezy readings on the porch 3. bountiful produce in local farmers markets 4. getting paid to eat (and write about) delicious things 5. escaping to the beach
>declare independence! don’t let them do that to you! declare independence! don’t let them do that to you! with a flag and a trumpet go to the top of your highest mountain! raise your flag! higher, higher!
>tonight i purchased a bottle of blood orange bitters. i don’t know what i’ll do with it, but it seemed appropriately paired with orange, bitter blood. shaken so well that my ice-cubes disappeared. (this is cooling.) p.s. well, perhaps this. that. local. p.p.s. where do they stock the complicated syrup?
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