Photo Post: Williamsburg Spelling Bee Finals

June 24, 2009

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Congratulations to Williamsburg Spelling Bee Season 9 winner Carolyn D’Aquila!

Espresso Therapy

June 12, 2009

Whenever anything mysterious happens to your health, doctors tell you to exercise and cut out caffeine and alcohol.

Caffeine and alcohol, however, are the only things that make mysterious health conditions bearable.

If I start doing yoga and drinking green tea, please hit me with any Dorothy Parker book you can find.

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