Playing favorites 04/30/10

For the last few weeks you may have noticed me riding Le Peug more often. But I like to be fair (I was the kind of child who worried about stuffed animals being lonely if they didn't sleep with me every night, which is why I only ever had one), so for the past couple of weeks it's been the Bat's turn. The minute my butt hit the seat, I thought, no wonder I brought this bike back from the UK. Smooth, stylish, sturdy, easy to shift, built-in lights and zero maintenance. Why would I want to ride something else...

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Friday is for fun 02/19/10

And with the return of sun, and above-freezing temperatures in Nashville (at least for the past two days), I am ready to indulge. The wind in my hair  was exactly what I needed. Other things this week that have helped chase the winter blahs* away: Charlotte Gainsbourg's latest album, IRM. Beck co-wrote and produced it and it is delightful. Watch the video of the album's first single here. Delicious Thai food from The Smiling Elephant. Scarf month on Academichic--so many fun ideas! My fave so far,...

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