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Danse Macabre by Stephen King, actually. It's less writing than what makes people tick and fear certain things, which is important because I write and sell a fair amount of horror.
Didn't have time to stop and chat with anyone on site... but it looks like it will be soon. And hopefully yummy! (sorry the photo is from my car, from my cell phone)
A Dash of Style, by Noah Lukeman, is a wonderfully readable, funny and useful book.
I also like Bird by Bird, by Annie Lamott, and Writing Down the Bones, by Natalie Goldberg. "Bones" has some really good exercises.
It's about 2 mins away from my crib (Awesome!), but like you said still doesn't even have a sign up and when I walked by there yesterday, it seemed like there's still a bit to be done on the inside. Hopefully it opens soon and has kick ass food.
Anyone know when/if this place is supposed to open? I drove by recently and it looked nice, but completely empty and still no sign. I have friends who'd love a new Mediterranean place so close to UNM, and I'm intrigued by the patio hiding behind t...
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July 1, 2009 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
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Profile Information
- Where I Live:
- UNM South
- About Me:
- I am director of online marketing and new media for a welding supply company....
Had to move to Albuquerque from San Diego when I was accepted in the MFA program at UNM.
Everyone always asks about my moniker, JeSais.... here's what I can tell you:
JeSais is my nickname, derived one new year’s eve. Actually we all came up with new names for ourselves that night– new names for the new millenium.
My friend Kim, became Miki, which is sort of the opposite of Kim… she was in the process of getting a divorce and we decided that she needed a new name for the wonderful new life she would be leading… actually I think the whole crazy plan was my idea, which was how I was dubbed “Je Sais”
For some time Ralph had been calling me, Je Ne Sais Quois (french for “I don’t know anything) instead of my given name “Jennifer” so that night, in drunken brilliance, I was re-named Je Sais, which is french for “I know”.
Marty wanted to be called Ibrahim… the Spanish translation of the name Abraham. He had a long explanation about how great Abraham (the biblical one) was… and the rest of us, laughing uproariously, named him “Ibby” as any translation of a biblical great was way too lofty for one with as big an ego as Marty…
Ralph became “Stack,” an old nickname of a favorite uncle and the rest is history….
- Favorite Thing(s) About Albuquerque:
- don't know yet!
- Relationship Status:
- Single
- My Website:
- http://akajesais.com
- What I'm Reading:
- Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. Inspiration for my newly planted garden
- What I'm Listening To:
- JET
JeSais's Blog
I WANT to shop local....
One of my biggest frustrations in trying to shop local, is to remember to shop on Saturday, not Sunday.
Posted on June 14, 2009 at 10:26am — 3 Comments
An Angel at Trader Joe's / or how looks affect your life
I was at the local only Trader Joe's yesterday, standing in line behind a young woman who came up short. What should have been a two minute wait for me, became a complicated negotiation-- put back the tea, maybe add the pasta... And of course I was in a hurry (not really, but I'm from California and that's how we roll). I almost pulled out my credit card to pay for the difference. She looked so embarrassed. And I'd been there once. Long ago, a young college student, digging in the sofa fo… Continue
Posted on June 1, 2009 at 9:00pm — 2 Comments
How Many DCF Web Geeks Does It Take To Get Screwed?
Eight. Apparently at Nob Hill Bar and Grill last night if you weren't paying attention, a 20% gratuity was added to your tab (if you bought a dinner).
First I asked some of my fellow DCFers. Greg didn't recall if it had b… Continue
Posted on August 14, 2008 at 9:30am — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (20 comments)
- At 5:07pm on June 29, 2009, Amanda Schoenberg said…
- Hello JeSais-
I noticed your post about rain barrels and thought I would see which you ended up purchasing. I am working on a story on choosing rain barrels for the Albuquerque Journal's Home section and your insight would be very much appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Amanda Schoenberg
Albuquerque Journal
505-823-3923
- At 9:54pm on June 3, 2009,
sophie said… - Hey! Thanks for your note. A blog post is fine -- we really don't moderate those for this sort of thing. But we're strict about the forum and the events, so neither of you should be posting it there.
- At 12:19pm on June 2, 2009,
Doug R said… - Yes, I was raised here until I was 16 yrs old. But have spent the last 3 decades in Northern Cal (does Fresno count as Norcal? - spent 7 of the 30 yrs there).
So, I still have some of that New Mexican craziness that was bred into me from being born and raised here. But California did have an impact in some areas. I'm having to adjust to these New Mexicans because of it. There was no Manana attitude in the Bay Area for example. You wanted something yesterday - know what I mean?
- At 9:02pm on June 1, 2009, Doug R said…
- "I feel like I'm becoming a New Mexican... I've begun drinking iced coffee, crave breakfast burritos, and now I'm looking to buy a rain barrel to minimize my reliance on city water... "
You and me sister! After the last rain storm a pot on our porch completely filled up and the light bulb went off in my head. Both my wife and I are interested in rain barrels as well.
Oh and I had to laugh the breakfast burritos and iced coffee. We've switched our habits as well. Unfortunately, I'm trying to lose weight and my wife is limited me on the type and number of burritos a month. I no longer get the #9's with bacon at Golden Pride. I have to get a number 2 without. Yep, sacrifices have to be made, right? HA HA.
Take care,
Doug
- At 12:36pm on March 6, 2009,
Silverlining said… - My husband and I moved to Albuquerque from San Diego in November, so this is our first spring here too. It seems that suddenly the blooms are everywhere, white, yellow and purple. I'm not sure what they are (cherry trees, etc?) I am hoping that next year I won't have allergies; I've been told it takes a year or so to become sensitive to pollens.
- At 6:25pm on January 6, 2009,
Garcia said… - Thanks for walking me through the way to resign from The Single Life Group! I probably am a better fit among the Cat People Group, which I don't know if there is one, but I wouldn't bet against it. Je ne connais pas la plupart des choses, but I do know cats cannot love.
- At 7:48am on December 5, 2008,
La Fanciulla del West said… - Thank you so much for your input. I have changed his diet and he eats dry food specifically for diabetic cats, which is the mainstay of his diet, and then I give him Fancy Feast before his insulin shots. He does have neuropathy in his back legs, which concerns me. He first showed signs of diabetes in June, but he's also hyperthyroid and I thought his weight loss and water drinking were attributable to that. It was his neuropathy that caught my attention in October. He had dental surgery in May and lab work done at that time, and his glucose was normal. Perhaps the surgery tipped him over the edge, or something? I guess what I'm saying is that I don't think he was diabetic for a long time before it was caught. Right now he's only on one unit of insulin twice a day and he's been checked for a UTI.
Again, thanks, and I may have some questions for you as I journey down this path with him. He's such a sweet boy and I want him around as long as possible.
Susan
- At 1:00pm on October 20, 2008, Doug R said…
- JeSais....hey, just so you know, there is nothing wrong with asking people on the Fix. I'm just amazed at how much is online these days. Wow! I love it, too!
I just finished watching a bunch of those videos on the visitors site. What a great job they've done. Love it! (the small burg I left back in 1978 has grown up sooooooooooo much)
- At 11:21am on October 20, 2008, Doug R said…
- JeSais - just posted this on the Road Tripper group. Thought it might help with your quest for a good day trip: http://www.dukecityfix.com/group/roadtripper/forum/topic/show?id=1233957%3ATopic%3A208003
- At 9:18am on October 5, 2008,
Black is the new Black said… - I'm so pleased with the Breakfast Burrito thread! I now have so many new places I need to try out. Did you know you were opening Pandoras box when you started the thread?
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