Author: Annie Jo

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Two movies in two days

I haven’t been going to the theater to see movies much these days.  Mostly it’s Netflix.  I used to go very frequently so this weekend has been a blast of the past I guess.

First up was my first ever film festival experience with We Are Wizards at the Independent Film Festival Boston.  The movie, or I guess I should say film, was pretty enjoyable and I think Wizard People’s Brad Neely was the star.  He produced a crazy audio track to accompany the first Harry Potter movie and was the funniest dude in the documentary.

Then today it was Baby Mama with Tina Fey.  It was as you might expect if you’ve seen previews.

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One hundred

This latest incarnation of Easysticks is now at 100 posts. Easysticks has been around for awhile, but I converted it into this blog format one year ago.

In other news, I broke down and bought a new iPod. This is technically my fourth iPod. The first one was, I believe, a 10GB 2nd generation unit. Before the click wheel. It broke, but I had a replacement plan from Best Buy so I jumped through all the nasty hoops to get a replacement in the form of an iPod mini. Third up is a 1GB nano that came free with my computer.

My first one was a gift, so really this new nano is the first iPod I have ever purchased. It’s green because for some reason the green one was cheaper.

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Mount Auburn Cemetery

The sun is shining and we all know what that means. Time to visit the local cemetery! The Mount Auburn Cemetery is actually a lovely place to wander around on a warm spring day.

The tower was a little scary, but offered great views all around.

So, isn’t it like snowing or something in Seattle?

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Mixtape

Apparently my brother (you may know him as Oliver’s pop) received my subliminal sibling emergency call for music because I received a mixtape in the mail a day after my blog post! Yee haw!

Yesterday was my first commute of the season on the scoot. We had a little patch of trouble on the way home, but all seems to be well now. Knock on wood.

It’s been awhile since a cute photo, so without further ado.

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My ears are desperate

Time for another plea from yours truly.  My iPod is stale.  My stereo frowns at me every time I pass by.

I need some new tunes!

Please tell me you’ve been listening to something good.  What is it?

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First Slurpee of the season

Slurpee

With the sun shining and a 7-11 on my way back from a meeting, I filled up a dome lidded cup with Coke Slurpee.  Rarely, I will stray from the greatest flavor, but not today.

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Quick whole wheat and molasses bread

This is the first recipe that I have made from my new cookbook, How to Cook Everything Vegetarian by Mark Bittman.

The bread was certainly easy-peasy and, after one slice, I would say it’s delicious as well. Looks like a smiley face will be going next to that recipe. There are plenty more to work my way through.

If you don’t have this book, the recipe is also on Bittman’s blog – Quick whole wheat and molasses bread.

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Epic

I am attempting to read an epic science fiction book.  The going is a bit slow.

Grammy Linda says Oliver likes to read.  Yay!  As his librarian aunt, this pleases me.

One thing that doesn’t please me is my local public library’s ridiculous hold policy.  When the Watertown Free Public Library sends me a notice that one of the books I’ve put on hold is ready to be picked up, I have 3 days until it gets snatched off the hold shelf.

There are many things that I have been unable to pick up.  I have wasted the time I put in searching for the book and placing the hold and the library has wasted resources delivering a book that never gets checked out.

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Cute overload

Oliver!

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Denied

This just in via certified mail, my TSA claim is denied. Apparently they carefully evaluated all of the evidence and determined that there are no legally sustainable grounds upon which a finding of liability can be based on the part of the TSA.

Blah blah blah.

I will translate this mumbo jumbo for you:

We stole your stuff, you can’t really prove it, so there’s nothing you can do about it. Thanks for the Nintendo Wii.

The Transportation Security Administration is a giant disappointment to the country. I jumped through all the hoops and filed my claim. I got nothing and now they advise that I can file suit if I am dissatisfied.

The TSA, the baggage handlers, whoever, are allowed to steal whatever they like from anybody’s luggage and face no consequences.