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For What It’s Worth

March 18, 2010
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I’m not a fan of junk drawers.  Junk is, at best, stuff, and extraneous stuff—whether it’s homeless bobby pins or knick-knacks—just plain bothers me.  My husband is with me on this, luckily.  The German word for knick-knack is schnick-schnack, in case you were wondering.  The problem is that those little twisty ties do have to [...]

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A Final Goodbye, Finally

March 9, 2010
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I’ve always been of two minds about goodbyes.  On one hand, it is what it is, so you might as well move on.  Spilled milk, and all.  On the other hand, as you may have noticed, I’m a big proponent of commemorating/celebrating things.  Firsts, lasts, name days, birthdays, Wednesdays, whatever.  I’m especially fond of commemorating [...]

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SnapShots of National Drinks: Unicum & Palinka

February 23, 2010
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Note:  This is one of those nebulous topics where I generalize for entire countries—and sometimes continents.  My views on the history and usage of certain drinks are also up for debate.  Your outraged comments and e-mails are gladly welcomed!
Remember when I said I would introduce you to Hungary’s museums and palinka?  Well, it seems that [...]

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Hungary for Golf

November 14, 2009
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It occurred to me recently that I’ve never played golf in Hungary.  Not even once in almost two years.  And the more I think about it, the more I think that this fact is even more tragic than my handicap.  Even in New York I made it to Chelsea Piers a few times a year.  [...]

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An American Guide to Goulash

October 27, 2009
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When I was growing up, goulash was something akin to leftover spaghetti.  It could be eaten hot or cold, and was comprised of mercilessly-mixed hamburger meat, marinara sauce, and macaroni noodles.  And sometimes, inexplicably, corn.  (That may have been a dream, but I’m pretty sure there was corn).  I never really thought about it.  Then [...]

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Some Funky Fruit

October 25, 2009
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We stumbled upon these strange little creatures in the park near Gresham Palace this weekend.  A crowd had actually gathered to stare at the fluorescent green bulbs littering the lawn.  Some people were poking them curiously.  Others were kicking them around in confusion.  I thought we had found something truly unique and interesting, so I [...]

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Footloose: A Running Tour of Budapest

October 19, 2009
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I ran a 10K race on Sunday.  Why?  Because I think running is the best way to really see a place.  It’s faster than walking and you’re necessarily aware of everything:  that tram to the left, the way the stones around the Parliament curve inward, the rush of the wind over the bridge.  By the [...]

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Budapest is the Capital of Hungary

October 5, 2009
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There’s a really funny TV clip about an American girl who doesn’t know of which country Budapest is the capital.  In fact, she’s never even heard of Hungary.  I wonder a bit how Hungarians feel about this, but I’m afraid to ask.  Frankly, I’m also afraid that the video might depict a certain level of [...]

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