Author Archives: anita

Cairo On the Brain

Posted on March 7, 2011 by anita

With the recent revolution in Egypt on my mind, I chose my next book: Echoes of an Autobiography by Naguib Mahfouz. I first read the Egyptian Nobel prize winning writer in my World Lit class as a sophomore in college. … Continue reading →

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Favorite Films of 2010

Posted on March 2, 2011 by anita

The Oscars just happened. Yeah. Did you watch that? I spent the evening with no TV alongside Dsan, the cat and Harry Potter #4. LOVED IT! I did peek at the dresses online the next morning (Jennifer Hudson’s tangerine dream … Continue reading →

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Musical Draw-rings and Free Ice Cream

Posted on March 1, 2011 by anita

Saturday my love and I went to the Noise Pop Culture Club event at Public Works. It was a beautiful day—as it has been almost every day since I arrived…San Francisco? You’re welcome!—and this turned out to be a really … Continue reading →

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The Best Meal I’ve Eaten in San Francisco

Posted on February 28, 2011 by anita

OK. I know I’ve only been here about 3 weeks, but I’ve eaten a lot of food here and I’ve been to Firefly twice—once when I came to visit in August and then on Valentine’s Day. Because it was crowded … Continue reading →

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I’m Back! New And In Love, If Not Improved

Posted on February 24, 2011 by anita

Excuse my prolonged absence. I’ve been falling in love and adjusting to the idea that it’s happening to me really for the first time, at 36, when I was trying to convince myself that it would be ok if it never … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Pie

Posted on July 7, 2010 by anita

There’s something nostalgic about pie. It’s comfort food, loaded with memories, sad and sweet, and seems ever-present where new memories are being made.  Imagine my delight upon receiving the July issue of Martha Stewart Living (yes, I subscribe and I … Continue reading →

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Georgetown’s Artopia

Posted on July 5, 2010 by anita

I love Georgetown. It’s raw and at the same time homey; a place where you just might see a big guy in a kilt, with a skull tatooed atop his own shiny dome, offer to hold a lady’s baby so she can get out and use … Continue reading →

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