I watched 20 Feet From Stardom– a documentary about backup singers and became particularly interested in Claudia Lennear- an Ikette and rumored inspiration of “Brown Sugar” 
Monthly Archives: April 2014
Exactly this
School is beyond intense right now. Found this written on a campus window
desk tableau
Sometimes Gabe arranges items on my desk a certain way. This combo of Beyonce, Freddie and the quote worked quite nicely
If you ever do me a favor…
like picking me up from the airport- you too might get such an amazing gift as this moving image (lenticular) wine bottle bookmark 
Missing New York
I can’t believe that I’ve become this person, but just days later I miss being in New York. A profound sadness fell over me. Luckily, my guy took me to Corti Brothers and we made a lox and bagel sandwich and I got to taste some of the East Coast. The smoked salmon there is incredible. 
After describing what chocolate babka is like, my guy attempted to bake a loaf.
This is attempt number one- tastes good, but the texture isn’t right. We will keep on the trek to making the perfect babka.
