Author Archives: Erin

France vs. North Carolina

By Erin | Published: February 6, 2012

France has better food. The French work a 35-hour workweek and get an average of 37 vacation days per year. France’s healthcare system consistently tops the list of best in the world. Oh, and the French are better parents, too. (Watch the video and tell me those American women don’t sound crazy.) The Eiffel Tower, [...]

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Conversations While Drawing

By Erin | Published: February 3, 2012

The other day, I was watching A., who has just turned four, while he drew at the kitchen table. Here is the (rough) transcript of our conversation: [Somehow, the topic of New York City comes up...] Erin: “A., do you know anything about New York City?” A: “Yes.” Erin (surprised): “You do? What’s that?” A: [...]

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Cat Look

By Erin | Published: February 1, 2012

This is the look Gracie gives Oliver just before she pounces on him:

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Weekend Food

By Erin | Published: January 30, 2012

On Friday, I mentioned the fact that I’m very often thinking about food. So, what better way to start the week than by discussing the weekend’s food? The highlight, of course, were the crepes. I made them in my new Bialetti Aerternum nonstick frying pan of awesomness. (Christmas present from my parents.) Seriously, this pan [...]

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Weekend To-Do List

By Erin | Published: January 27, 2012

Last night, I jotted a few things down on my weekend to-do list. This morning, I glanced at the list. It reads: Make crepes Buy olives Boil eggs …Well, I think that about sums up what I’m usually thinking about. (Read: FOOD.)

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