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Monthly Archives: September 2013
the habañero incident
Part I: Ortega & Chi-Chi’s Before The Habañero Incident, my tolerance for spicy was low by most standards. Like many middle-class white suburban families, Mexican food consisted of Ortega flour burritos the size of your face—with a shelf life of weeks, … Continue reading →
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Tagged ass, Chi-Chi's, Chicago, dad, habaneros, home, Mexican food, Mom, Scoville, spicy, tacos
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when a bird in the hand is worth less than two in the bush
Over the years, I have had my fair share of pets. Growing up, we had a sweet Golden Retriever named Brandy. She was the ideal family dog: a watch dog, but not a guard dog. Protective, but not overprotective. A … Continue reading →
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Tagged birds, Fish, growing up, high school, Mulder, parakeet, Ripon College, school, Spanish, taxidermy, The X-Files, turtle
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wow...this is awkward. 