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| Blog Name: |
Lorenka |
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http://www.lorenka.com |
| Language: |
English |
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food, plants, Seattle |
| Description: |
Lorraine, aka Lorenka, writes about good food, cool plants, and culture in her adopted hometown of Seattle. New-Jersey raised, she’s also a huge fan of Brooklyn, having lived there for almost 5 years. Stay tuned for colorful photos and missives on what she finds *interesting* (one of her favorite words). |
| Popularity: |
7 Followers |
Curio Confections
Maria, the proprietress
Today was the second of my now weekly treks to investigate new shops and businesses that make something sweet. With Leila again as my trusty sidekick, we armed ourselves with a puppy umbrella and were ready to stomp though the rain. We settled on someplace not too far from home, Curio Confections in the U-District.
I asked Maria, the proprietress at Curio Confections, about her candy selection. She apologized for the rather low inve
Mississippi’s
I’ve learned to appreciate one second of complete peace and quiet.
If I get one of those a day, I’ll feel lucky. Think about it.
one-MISSISSIPPI.
Leila was asleep.
Mike was working out.
The sun was out, I was looking at some trees out my window.
I had coffee next to me.
Life was perfect, for one second.
Mosaic Coffee House
Today I took a visit to Mosaic, a coffee house run by a church in the Wallingford neighborhood.
Christy, the barista at Mosaic
There is no price structure to the drinks or food at Mosaic, so you just donate what you think your order is worth. Overall the place had a very relaxing vibe, and my chai was tasty.
Inspiration for a cool, cloudy day
My thoughts were going in a thousand directions, so when I found this page on How to Create a Personal Manifesto, all my ideas started to coalesce.
Halloween’s over, but check out Maggy Mason’s nautical-inspired costumes for her family: Masons of the Sea
Life with Leila can be difficult sometimes, but I’m nowhere near here yet. Is life with a toddler really that bad? I guess it p
And Now Things are Different
Our daughter is only 2 months old, and she already has a boyfriend. His name is Rodrigo.
He’s near her changing area, and can make her smile almost instantly. Did I mention he’s a cartoon sticker? Sure, we feel a little jealous but we haven’t tried to make them break up.
I have a lot of affection for my little girl. She’s still tiny, cute, and cries a lot. Her name is Leila.
I also have a new appreciation for cooking. It can take a bit of practice to coo
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