>bliuberry turnovers

>i look to my right and 2008 is right there, waiting patiently. and in terms of blogging, ever so. but there i was in the early bits of the year, whisked into the spectacular world of (gasp) writing for living and finding myself with less and less time to type for myself rather than for … Continue reading

>christine’s writing clips

>*UPDATED DEC 18, 2008* the ongoing list of web-accessible writing clips by christine liu: 2008.12.18 the sweet smell of success2008.10.23 plume crazy [+ photo gallery]2008.09.18 he’s got you covered, from ’80s fashion to ’60s music to film: shawn cotter, trendsetter2008.07.31 at vegas expo, it’s shoetime2008.07.10 ramped up, decked out, ready to roll: john nichols, trendsetter2008.07.10 … Continue reading

>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