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5:00 Fridays

Ilina · December 4, 2009 ·

Don't be fooled by my shoddy photography. That's no regular barber shop candy cane you see there. I have something way better in store.Some of you regulars out there already know that I am the only Indian in the world who is bad at math and science. What you might not know is … [Read more...] about 5:00 Fridays

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, cocktail, fun, happy hour, holidays, party

Wordless Wednesday: Freedom. Within Reach

Ilina · December 2, 2009 ·

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Tags: America, art, equality, wordless Wednesday

On a Lark

Ilina · November 30, 2009 ·

Meet Lark.He is one and every bit a toddler.He is more affectionate and sweet than any pet I have ever known. Truly.He is an 18 pound beagle/corgi mix. This means that we are part Charlie Brown, part Queen of England.We got him on a lark.The SPCA had given him his moniker.He is … [Read more...] about On a Lark

Tags: adoption, animals, children, love, pet

5:00 Fridays

Ilina · November 27, 2009 ·

Before the din of Christmas falls upon us like the anvil from Road Runner and Wiley Coyote cartoons, I'd like to pay one last homage to fall. I'm feeling a tish lachrymose about bidding adieu to the season that is upstaged by Christmas even before the last leaf has met its acorn … [Read more...] about 5:00 Fridays

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, cocktail, fun, happy hour, party

Thanks. Giving.

Ilina · November 26, 2009 ·

At the risk of ringing the cliche bell and sounding treacly mushy, I'm going to tell you that today I am feeling particularly blessed. I am thankful for Mac Daddy and my family. I am most thankful for my Bird and Deal. I cannot imagine what I was thankful for before I had them. I … [Read more...] about Thanks. Giving.

Tags: Bird, breast cancer, Deal, family, holidays, love, Mac Daddy, thankful

Getting Down with Pink Gloves

Ilina · November 24, 2009 ·

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Tags: breast cancer, friend, friendship, health, love

5:00 Fridays

Ilina · November 19, 2009 ·

Did you know that Milli Vanilli was stripped of its Grammy almost 20 years ago today? If you're finicky about details, it was actually 19 years and 1 day ago. I don't see why it was a big deal. Does any pop star actually sound like the album with all its digital remastering and … [Read more...] about 5:00 Fridays

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