And that's putting it mildly, too!
My friend frisky went on a commenting spree last night on this blog, and one of them reminded me that I hadn't mentioned how, after the great snow of Oct. 27, 2011, it's pretty much only snowed once or twice since then. Not so great for the snow sport industry on this coast, but wonderful for saving us from all the back-breaking shoveling we did during 2010-2011's Snowmageddon.
To understand how different last year's winter is from this year's, consider that in 2010-2011 the Boston area experienced about 85 inches of snow--that's more than seven feet! So far in 2011-2012? I can't find an official number, but I suspect we've had less than a foot. Both extremes are very abnormal for this area, but I guess Mother Nature is giving us a break this year to even it all out.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
My "celebrity" sighting
I've been going to Chicago a lot the last couple of years for work-related purposes. What's great about going there though is (1) my college roommate and her family live there so I get to visit them more often, (2) the amazing food scene (which I somehow didn't know about before), and (3) so many things to do there like museums, comedy, and Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me.
I've been gorging myself on the great restaurant scene on my last few trips. Most recently this weekend my friends and I revisited a favorite, Rick Bayless's Xoco. I don't even like Mexican food but this...everything I've had here is simply fantastic. I had a pork belly and vermicelli caldo (soup) this time--crunchy, spicy, tasty deliciousness. I didn't take a pic, unfortunately, as I was starving and kind of forgot :)
Even better, Rick was at the restaurant this time. My friend tried to be sly about sneaking a pic of him for her husband, who is Mexican and a particularly big fan of Rick's. But then the host asked us if we wanted a pic with him and pulled us aside for the photo opp. He was a bit harried and only said, "Hi" and, "Thanks for coming," but was very gracious.
And how cute is my friend's kid, by the way? :) Not that this is a great picture, but he's adorable.
I've been gorging myself on the great restaurant scene on my last few trips. Most recently this weekend my friends and I revisited a favorite, Rick Bayless's Xoco. I don't even like Mexican food but this...everything I've had here is simply fantastic. I had a pork belly and vermicelli caldo (soup) this time--crunchy, spicy, tasty deliciousness. I didn't take a pic, unfortunately, as I was starving and kind of forgot :)
Even better, Rick was at the restaurant this time. My friend tried to be sly about sneaking a pic of him for her husband, who is Mexican and a particularly big fan of Rick's. But then the host asked us if we wanted a pic with him and pulled us aside for the photo opp. He was a bit harried and only said, "Hi" and, "Thanks for coming," but was very gracious.
And how cute is my friend's kid, by the way? :) Not that this is a great picture, but he's adorable.
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