books
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Travels with Mommy, Part I
I am happy to report that the tricks and trades of the budget traveler still work out there, and I have discovered one more: the panini check. Like a coat check. But involving a left-over sandwich. Our story begins on… Continue reading
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Perfetto
On the fifth floor of the Italian consulate building in Philadelphia, the AC has gone out. Someone has opened a window near the elevators, an odd choice on a hot day as it is a huge window, about waist high… Continue reading
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Bring Offerings
It’s called the Burk Emporium for a reason. After near 30 years in the same house, two attics and three sheds-full later, we have one of everything on the planet. If not, we can surely procure one for you. And… Continue reading
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Candyland
It’s gingerbread time in the library again. Middle school library, subbing there since September. The sixth-grade math classes have come through all week with a project to teach ratio and proportion using graham crackers and candy. Plus gobs of icing.… Continue reading
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