January 2014
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Happy Chinese New Year! (a.k.a., Happy Second Chance!)
Without noisemakers, without streamers, without a giant ball dropping down a pole in New York City, January 31st arrived. Ta Da! Do you know where your New Year’s Resolutions are? Oh yes, those. Remember them? If you’re like most Americans, or maybe just me, your commitment to make big changes in the new year is…
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National Clean off Your Desk Day
Holy smokes! I just learned that yesterday, Monday, Jan. 14, 2014, was National Clean Off Your Desk Day. I’m excited and amazed because I actually did it without knowing I was supposed to. Perhaps I was feeling the vibe. Here’s the after picture: Had I known I was celebrating a momentous occasion, I…
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Linguine with Clam Sauce
Linguine with Clam Sauce (a la Lucy McCool) Ingredients: 5 dozen littleneck clams Water (at least one cup) 2 Tbs butter 8 garlic cloves, crushed (NOT DICED) 1 cup chopped white onion ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 cup white wine Salt Crushed red pepper 1 pound linguine 1 Cup grated parmesan or parmigiano-reggian cheese…