Monthly Archives: February 2008

Declining, Distressed, Severe

Posted on February 6, 2008 by jeannie

Who ever said that bankers weren’t creative? According to the finance officer I spoke with today, “declining,” “distressed,” and “severe” are all part of banking terminology used to describe the housing market. Wells Fargo deems the current state of affairs … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 5, 2008 by jeannie

Just thought I’d mention it; but I’m particularly happy with all the items under Jeannie’s Stamp of Approval at the moment. The frozen improv troupe at Grand Central made me gasp and laugh out loud. People who were witnessing the … Continue reading →

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More Things To Do In Bangkok

Posted on February 4, 2008 by jeannie

My brother’s friend is honeymooning in Bangkok soon and Songbae asked Sue if she had any tips. Well, having lived there for two years, the tips just tumbled out of her. Here they are. “i would recommend: 1. brunch at … Continue reading →

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Mission Accomplished

Posted on February 4, 2008 by jeannie

I spent a bit of time in Bangkok hunting for a very specific knock-off purse that Bella wanted but never really came close. That is, she wanted a large slouchy Coach purse and I brought her schoolgirl-style Louis Vuitton bookbag. … Continue reading →

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Corn Chowder

Posted on February 3, 2008 by jeannie

This recipe comes from Follow Your Heart’s Vegetarian Soup Cookbook and has served me very well the last fifteen years. I can make huge cauldrons of the stuff and there never seems to be enough. It’s perfect for a rainy … Continue reading →

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Planning our San Francisco Trip

Posted on February 2, 2008 by jeannie

Through a freak combination of holidays in February, Chad was able to get eleven days off just by taking five days off work, so we’ve planned a family vacation to San Francisco (that means me, Chad, Bella and Bella’s friend … Continue reading →

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Avert Your Eyes

Posted on February 1, 2008 by jeannie

I didn’t have a very good night of sleep last night, what with the dreams of me trying to get over somebody’s chicken wire fence and running into the returning fishermen whose yard we were trespassing. The fishermen turned out … Continue reading →

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