Sleepy

by Amy

Amiablelife has a new addition: Zoe! Born August 11, 2011.

Things I’ve learned since she was born:

–every nurse in the hospital has a different opinion about taking care of infants
–if I were a spy, I would trade state secrets for a 4 hour nap
–Happiest Baby on the Block is for real folks. If you don’t already own a copy, get it now!
–I don’t have as much time to write (let alone sleep, eat, shower, etc.)

I plan to eventually get back to posting more frequently on Amiablelife.
And by more frequently, I mean more than once a year.

Anyone out there with kids–what did you learn in the first few months of parenthood?
Add your thoughts in the comments.

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I’ve taken a break from food blogging lately. Oh, I’m still eating, but I’m not writing about it. This past month, I’ve had amazing burgers at Frog Burger and Snow White Diner, a fantastic dinner at R2L and 4 delicious pizza pies from Dr. Oetker’s Pizza.

What’s been taking up so much of my time? Comedy. Yes, I know this is surprising because I’m not naturally funny. That’s why I’m taking improv comedy classes. I love it. Absolutely love it. I’m mostly awkward on stage and feel like I over-think my scene work.  But, when everything clicks together, for a brief moment it’s magical.

Just letting you know I’m still alive and as busy as ever. I’ll get back to posting here more frequently soon.

Until then, a brief combination of food & humor:
What do you get when you put three ducks in a box?  A box of quackers.

Have a funny joke of your own? Leave it in the comments.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Have a unique use for pumpkin pie filling? Leave it in the comments or email me at amiablelife@gmail.com

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And the beat goes on . . .

October 10, 2010

Thanks to everyone who commented, tweeted, facebooked, emailed and called to tell me to keep writing this blog. Your words of encouragement were much appreciated and made a difference. This weekend I celebrated my birthday and in Amiable Life tradition, invited myself over to other people’s houses to break bread (read: cake). Even with the [...]

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I’m a loser!

October 3, 2010

This post is to announce my loser status in the Project Food Blog. Sadly, I didn’t make it to the third round. I’m discouraged and a little disheartened. Not sure if Amiable Life will continue in its present form. Turns out it’s difficult to get people to invite me to cook with their grandmother and/or [...]

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Vote for me!

September 27, 2010

Hi Readers, I made it to the second round of competition on Project Food Blog! In the next few days, the judges will whittle the list from 400 to 200 writers and your vote counts! You, yes you, can keep me going to the next round. Please click on the Project Food Blog widget to the [...]

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Tess’ Norwegian Stew

September 26, 2010

Sipping dirty martinis at a piano bar, Tess Kristensen taught me two Norwegian phrases necessary for entry into her world.  “Har du penger” translated means, “do you have money?” and “tusen takk” is “a thousand thank yous.” With that, our friendship was born. I’m lucky because for the past 5 years Tess was both my [...]

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(Mostly) Wordless Wednesday

September 22, 2010

Returning to the Philadelphia National Candy, Gift & Gourmet Show for a second year, I found a few of my old favorites in their usual booth locations and was thrilled to discover a few newcomers as well. The first thing to catch my eye? Colorful, fun lollipops from Kencraft Candy Fruit seemed to be a [...]

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Please Vote for Me!

September 20, 2010

Hi Readers, I”m a contestant on Project Food Blog. In the next few days, the judges will whittle the competition from 1800 down to 400 writers and your vote counts! That’s right — your vote can keep me going to the next round. Please click on the Project Food Blog widget to the right side [...]

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Bubby’s Deli

September 19, 2010

Bubby had a death book. Little, red-covered and lined, it had a separate page for each family member. While visiting, if we complimented a piece of furniture, Bubby would ask us if we wanted it on our death book page. For years, my page was blank. I didn’t want her jewelry, her end tables or [...]

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Follow Friday — Boat Food

September 17, 2010

This weekend, Kevin and I will be heading down to Georgetown, MD to visit our friends Michelle and Jim and stay aboard their new boat. Michelle is excited because this boat has a real toilet (which is a huge step up from Jim’s bachelorhood boat). I’m excited because 1) I’ve been promised that the water [...]

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