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full to the brim.

And just like that, Monday’s back. Luckily, I’m armed with a French press of coffee, a wonderful weekend full of good times backing me up, and the promise of delicious Mexican food with my friends J & V tonight. So … Continue reading

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reggae and overcelebration.

Good morning, chickens. And Happy MLK Jr. day! Unfortunately, I’ll be spending much of the day in a cubicle, since my company insists on keeping us hostage from January to Memorial Day without any holidays in between. Nothing like driving … Continue reading

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putting it back together.

I feel like I’m headed off to start a new semester after this long stretch of days off. Which wouldn’t be so bad, except also, winter finally decided to show up. Ugh. This morning JW and I dragged ourselves out … Continue reading

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five good things: ring in that new year edition

Chickens, it’s gonna be a quick one today, since I have an apartment to clean, dishes to make, and family and friends to usher in the new year with tonight. I thought, since it’s a time of reflection, I might … Continue reading

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goodnight all you moonlight ladies

Morning, chickens. I’m a little late to it today, since I’ve finally been putting away presents and dealing with laundry and also, maybe, cleaning up my house just a bit. Dust elephants have taken up residence because of my negligence. … Continue reading

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good tidings and cheer.

Good morning chickens! I think I’m finally recovering from the mountain of shrimp, smelts, crabs, clams, and mussels I ate my way through on Christmas eve. And then again on Christmas Day. The Palluzzis have been pretty low key, eating … Continue reading

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secret santa

Chickens- it’s Christmas Eve! The sky in Chicago is bright blue, and I heard a delightful chorus of chickadees on my walk home this morning. And it’s the most delicious food-day of the year. I’m in pretty holiday-y spirits this … Continue reading

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whacking the lobstah

Hey there chickens! I’ve just roused myself from my warm bed to enjoy another day off. I could get used to this kind of thing. Yesterday, I cleaned my house, wrapped my gifts, did yoga AND went to the gym … Continue reading

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new movies and bad decisions

Morning, chickadees. I’m a little late this morning since I had the day off and decided to instead sleep until the late hour of 8:30. Last night JW and I were out later than usual for a school night, checking … Continue reading

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wrapping it up.

Ok, one day down, two to go. I can totally do this. Last night JW and I wrapped all our gifts, which was pretty much the highlight of the evening. He tried to show me the proper procedure for gift … Continue reading

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