***** King Rat Asian Saga #1 Author: James Clavell First Edition: Marin Joseph, 1962 Original language: English Summary: King Rat follows the lives of the POWs at Changi Prison, in Singapore, during the last weeks of WWII. Clavell was himself a POW at Changi, and the story retells his experience. The story is mostly told […]
Northern Italian Pork or Veal Stew with Peas and Potatoes
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Pork or Veal Stew (serves 4-6) Ingredients: 1 lb. veal or pork loin, cut in 1″ cubes 2 oz. all purpose flour 1/2 cup white wine 2 Tbs. olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 Tbs. tomato paste 2 carrots, cubed 4 medium potatoes, cut in 1″ cubes 1 can […]
Review: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
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From my column at the Washington Times Communities WASHINGTON DC, November 16, 2012- After waiting for a month to get my back-ordered Kindle Paperwhite and using it every day for two weeks, I can honestly say that this is Amazon’s best Kindle yet. I read a lot. From fiction, to magazines, to biographies, I love to […]
DC, Maryland and Virginia launch the Street Smart Fall Campaign
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From my column at the Washington Times Communities WASHINGTON, DC, November 16, 2012- Fall in the DC area is a beautiful time, but also a time for increased traffic-related cyclist and pedestrian injuries and fatalities. As Daylight Savings changes to Standard Time, it is often dark by five p.m., just in time for the evening commute. […]
November
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Savages, Don Winslow
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*** Savages Author: Don Winslow First Edition: Simon & Schuster, 2010 Original language: English Awards: Barry Award Nominee for Best Novel (2011), Dilys Award Nominee (2011) Summary: Savages follows a few days in the life of Ben, Chon (formerly John), and O (short for Ophelia). Selling the best stuff on the market, Ben and Chon […]
November
11
Biking for Beginners: 10 Tips to Ride Your Bicycle Safely in Traffic
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Riding in traffic, even slow traffic, is one of the scariest obstacles that many beginning riders have to overcome. Thinking of being hit by a car while on your bike is enough to discourage many from even attempting to ride their bicycle in the city. When I first started riding, I had visions of myself […]
November
11
Moroccan Chicken Tajine with Chickpeas and Preserved Lemons
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Moroccan Chicken Tajine with Chickpeas and Preserved Lemons (Serves 4-6) Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs, with bone & skin 4 chicken breasts, with bone and skin 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. cumin, ground 1 tsp. ginger, ground ½ tsp. sweet paprika ½ Tbs. salt ½ tsp. black pepper, freshly ground 1 can chickpeas 1 large […]
November
11
The Language of Flowers,Vanessa Diffenbaugh
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****3/4 The Language of Flowers: A Novel Author: Vanessa Diffenbaugh First Edition: Ballantine Books, 2011 Original language: English Summary: The Language of Flowers begins with the emancipation of Victoria when she turns 18 years old and no longer has to live in a group or foster home. Victoria is ill-equipped for life outside the system, […]
November
07
John’s Take on Thai X-ing’s Spicy Pumpkin Curry
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John’s Take on Thai X-ing’s Spicy Pumpkin Curry (Serves 4-6) Thai X-ing is our favorite Thai restaurant in DC, and one of our favorite dishes is their pumpkin curry. Here is my husband John’s take on it. Ingredients: 1 small pumpkin (1 lb.) 1 chili pepper or Thai chili* 1 cup coconut milk 4-5 Kaffir […]
The Shoes at the High Heel Race
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Last week, DC hosted its 26th annual High Heel Race. Here are some pictures of- what else? the shoes: Related articles Go Girl! DC’s High Heel Race (lasesana.wordpress.com) Why I don’t wear high heels (or spend hours on my make-up) (projectjenny.wordpress.com) High Heels Are Not an Everyday Shoe (everydayhealth.com) Weekend Observations: Will this Addiction Ever […]
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