Monthly Archives: December 2012

Wine Math

Posted on December 27, 2012 by WhiteElephantInTheRoom

I was recently perusing a new post, over at the always awesome The Food and Wine Hedonist, that was discussing the trouble with coffee math – the algorithm needed to factor six ounce coffee can directions into an eight ounce … Continue reading →

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Last Meal – Happy 12/21/12

Posted on December 21, 2012 by WhiteElephantInTheRoom

One of my favorite ways to get to know someone new is to ask them what they’d request for their death row meal (I’m sinister like that). More astonishing than the range of answers I’ve received – anything from mom’s … Continue reading →

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How Do I Friend Thee? Let Me Count the Ways…

Posted on December 19, 2012 by WhiteElephantInTheRoom

In second grade, our class had a new student named Brooke. Brooke had just moved into our little Midwestern suburb from a magical faraway land called Texas. Instantly, she was a shiny new object that had everyone’s attention. On her … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons I Ignored Your Dating Profile

Posted on December 10, 2012 by WhiteElephantInTheRoom

I’ve dabbled in online dating over the years – a few good runs on Match, a brief stint on eHarmony, an excruciating six hours on Plenty of Fish – and after much trial and error, I’ve had some killer dates … Continue reading →

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It’s Beginning to Sound a Lot Like Christmas

Posted on December 4, 2012 by WhiteElephantInTheRoom

Just like you know it’s officially Halloween when evergreen wreaths and glitzy ornaments replace grills and acrylic tableware on store shelves, you know it’s officially Thanksgiving when Bing and Nat replace Justin and Taylor. It’s been “the most wonderful time … Continue reading →

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