here i am

One of my biggest resolutions for 2011 (and hopefully forever) is to be present. To enjoy the place I'm in and the people I am with without distraction, devices, or diversions.

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florida keys

Did you hear about the mysterious grand piano that has appeared on a sandbar in Biscayne Bay? No one knows how it got there. (Editorial note: this is not a photo of the piano in question, but it's what I was imagining.) See the full story on CNN.

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turn around bright eyes

"Total Eclipse of The Heart"-A Visual Guide. Love.

From here via Jezebel

turning pages

"Woke up this morning with a terrific urge to lie in bed all day and read."

-Raymond Carver

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let there be light

Edison lamps give off such a soft pretty light and I think it's about time I have one of my very own. Been eyeing this one of late.

rolling in the deep

Song of the day. From the fabulous Adele.

pho sure

Being sickedy sick sick for the last few days I keep turning to the healing powers of pho. The delicious Vietnamese noodle soup that I get to customize with lots of lime, basil, jalapenos, and enough sriracha to make your eyes water. I swear it can heal all the ails you. (Well, not quite as much as Carnegie Deli matzo ball soup, but a very close second.) A round-up:

Pho Cafe-My all time favorite and worth the pilgrimage to Silver Lake

Absolutely Phobulous-best for take out

Pho Saigon-Good no-nonsense spot close to home

9021pho-convenient spot to pop in for a weekend lunch