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The Perfect Veggie Burger

Posted on April 16, 2008 by losbrushes

A few weeks ago we were playing what a friend of ours calls “Pantry Survivor” — where you invent new dishes based on what’s in your pantry. We came up with a great veggie burger combination. The ingredients you’ll need … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Heights Pizzeria

Posted on April 12, 2008 by losbrushes

Friday night we met a friend for dinner at Brooklyn Heights Pizzeria, a neighborhood restaurant that we frequent. Our friend grew up in New York and was eager to try it out. This restaurant was originally a great little coffee shop … Continue reading →

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Friday Random Ten

Posted on September 28, 2007 by losbrushes

Why not? “You Were There For Me” – Peter Rowan – KGSR Broadcasts Vol. 14 “Cross The Breeze” – Sonic Youth – Daydream Nation* “What They Don’t Tell You” – Tim Hagans – Animation Imagination “Third Stone From The Sun” … Continue reading →

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Vivo

Posted on September 28, 2007 by losbrushes

Yesterday I went with a friend to Vivo for lunch. It’s a great place for me to dine with former co-workers from my old job, as it’s about halfway between there and my current company. Plus, they have an outstanding … Continue reading →

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Shame on the Pet Food Companies

Posted on April 19, 2007 by losbrushes

All three of my greyhounds were poisoned as a result of the latest recall from Natural Balance pet food. The official diagnosis was stable kidney failure. After 36 hours of heavy IV fluids to have their kidneys flushed, Daphne and … Continue reading →

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Friday Random Ten

Posted on March 30, 2007 by losbrushes

What an awful traffic day… “Don’t Have to Be Sad” – Yo La Tengo – Summer Sun* “Suedehead” – Morrissey – Bona Drag “D. Sharpe” – Bill Frissell – Unspeakable* “Misirlou” -  Laurindo Almeida – Ultra Lounge, Bossa Novaville “The … Continue reading →

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Home Improvement Projects

Posted on March 29, 2007 by losbrushes

We moved into our house in September 2004. When we had the house built the builder was helpful in what upgrades to purchase through them, and which ones we would be better off doing on our own (price and selection). … Continue reading →

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Simon

Posted on March 26, 2007 by losbrushes

This our new cat, Simon. We got him yesterday. There’s more about him here. Technorati Tags: pets, cats

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Meet Simon

Posted on March 26, 2007 by losbrushes

Yesterday we went to Petco to pick up some dog food, and at the front FOGAS (Friends of Gonzales Animal Shelter) had cats up for adoption. The woman hosting the event was just getting the cats out, and a cat … Continue reading →

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Friday Random Ten

Posted on March 23, 2007 by losbrushes

This week: “New Age” – The Velvet Underground – Loaded “The Last Dance” – Frank Sinatra – The Very Good Years “Dyngyladi” – Yat-Kha – Deep Roots & Future Grooves “You’re the One” – Luther Allison – KGSR Broadcasts Vol. … Continue reading →

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