The Irish vs. Italians

eggplant parm!

My favorite 5th grader, Felicia

Mikaela and Scooby



A new favorite tradition spending xmas in Boston with momma's family. These crazy Italians sure know how to fatten me up...greatly enjoyed spending my days in the kitchen making pasta, sauces, and more from scratch! 

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Oh, Family

Me: Auntie Ann, how is Sandy?

Auntie Ann: Fat and Sassy

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Rascally Baby Seal!

Baby Seal Enters House and Naps on Couch: "Annette Swoffer fell victim to a home invasion – of cuteness! Lucky the seal pup, named for its knack for crossing busy streets without a scratch, wound up asleep on Swoffer’s couch after apparently entering her home through a cat door!"

Sneaky Seal!!!

Stripped

Through Brooklyn Vegan via The Washington Post:

"Hard-line Indonesian province shaves mohawks off punk rockers detained at concert"

And we think police shutting down venues is bad...geesh. Yet another daily reminder of what we can take for granted folks.

Blood-Red Moon

Will guide us through tonight's  after-hours stroll of Zoo Lights. I hope the animals turn naughty, rawr.

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Monticello

Couldn't have asked for better weather for this fall, overnight trip to Charlottesville, VA...70 degrees in late November in a scenic, charming town nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Virginia ain't so bad...

Channeling 1999

Looking forward to random run-ins at this one...

Wocka Wocka Wocka

Watching the new Muppets movie really brought me back to a special place. Although its been awhile, I remembered each and every Muppet like it was yesterday. Though its hard to choose, my favorite Muppet growing up was always this guy:

(apprently I've always had a thing for drummers, weird)

And I greatly enjoyed walking by this tribute to and from class everyday, keeping me inspired...



Panda Poo Tea

Whaaaat? As a tea lover, this headline caught my eye, but I was immediately turned off to read that it has a price tag of $36,000 a pound, and no mention of proceeds helping to fight the extinction of these amazing creatures. Poo poo panda poo tea!

Article

Burgeritis

After 3 days of thrifting and vintage hunting, Shawn came out with the best find, by far...(of course)



And you know you are in good company when everyone yells to pull over to see the taxidermy lodge...thankfully, the real eyes were in tact and not replaced with googley eyes as I've seen before.

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Cathedral of Junk

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Macabre

Goths in Graveyards

Moody.

Skeerial Killers

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Happy Halloween!

Obsessed

Along with everyone else apparently...

Check out the Valerie Collective to learn more.

Playin' Hookie

This is what its all about folks...waking up on a Friday morning sans alarm, getting a slow start, making tea, and settling in with the tunes of Jimmy Smith and Wes Montgomery in my uber cozy bed with a good book. Who knows what the afternoon will bring, and I don't really care.


Today is a fucking good day. 

Favorite Night of the Year...

Pumpkin Carving!





Last pumpkin carving night at 1226...

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Werewolf Bar Mitzvah!

Full version for your enjoyment:

Calling All Turds!

Skull Pop

More by Mike Egan

Brunch Visitor

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Hero of the News

Been saving this one for awhile...

Pat is always on the scene.

Sunday Matinee

Useless Eaters tomorrow!

Spider Baby

I can't get enough of these two sexy-sinister-sisters. Meow, its what's for dinner!

Hustlin'

Recently went through my childhood box of treasures at my mom's house and found this gold:



I made loot by selling friendship bracelets and hair wraps at the pool at the tender age of 9. This beats a lemonade stand.

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Funk-y

Oooohhh yeeaaaa

Cheers

Pouring this one out for you, Dad. Happy Birthday <3

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Straight from the Garden

First try making pesto and it turned out really well. Thanks to the Hubbards for the fresh basil. Smells (and tastes) incredible!

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Cro-Magnon

Oh shit, here we come!

Babes

Coming through...wish I traveled by kayak everyday.

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Little Dragons

Spaghetti with Cantaloupe?

OH YES. Finally made Spaghetti al Melone, a comforting way to end a wonderful weekend.


Check out the goodness here: Recipe

Wimpy City

1. Washington, DC

Ranked the 'wimpiest' city when reacting to inclement weather via the Farmers' Almanac. I'm not surprised...and I'll take my snow days thank you very much.

Wedding Cake House

Ahhh

Yikes!

DC's largest earthquake since 1875 hit today. Yes, its nothing compared to what Japan or even California have experienced (thank goodness) but it was still a frightening and unsettling feeling when you're in a high-rise building rushing down the evacuation stairs and feel the earth below you move... 

I think this fella had something to do with it:

Succulent Art

Stealing this from Apartment Therapy, so pleasing... 

Lame

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Take Me Now

Soul Love

We lost a great leader, motivator, and passionate soul. Josh, you are a courageous fighter and left us feeling inspired. You and Dad are true heroes.

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Sittin' on the dock...

This summer is incredible with free beach stays. Thanks Carrigan family!

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