­­» jon|k Vox 2008-11-28T02:57:45Z jon|k http://jonk.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom tag:vox.com,2006:6p00ccff86ce41985d/ What I cooked for Thanksgiving tag:vox.com,2008-11-28:asset-6a00ccff86ce41985d010980bba5c8000b 2008-11-28T02:56:30Z 2008-11-28T02:57:45Z jon|k http://jonk.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Crab cake Pumpkin Torte 1 Pumpkin Torte 2

mom did most of the cooking, but i made: mrs. duvall's crab cakes and then a four-layer pumpkin torte. my brother is a fan of kevin rose and yesterday on twitter kev (as i like to call him) mentioned how much he likes this dessert, so we (well...

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]]> QotD: Giving Thanks tag:vox.com,2008-11-27:asset-6a00ccff86ce41985d01098150809e000d 2008-11-27T23:19:05Z 2008-11-27T23:22:40Z jon|k http://jonk.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks. What are you thankful for today? the past couple of weeks i realized i was thankful for something, even though it wasn't in conjunction with it being thanksgiving--more of a realization. but i suppose on th...

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]]> "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." tag:vox.com,2008-11-17:asset-6a00ccff86ce41985d010980b7932b000b 2008-11-17T06:30:50Z 2008-11-17T06:30:50Z jon|k http://jonk.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom i've been thinking recently about things that i take for granted but can't go back to living without. here's a list--which may change at any time! (in no particular order) TiVo Prius Smart Key Rogaine Web-enabled cell phone (currently an iPhon...

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]]> I'd love to be equal tag:vox.com,2008-11-11:asset-6a00ccff86ce41985d0109d0ea2512000f 2008-11-11T03:43:33Z 2008-11-11T03:46:19Z jon|k http://jonk.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom my heart melted as i listened to keith olbermann, who said this about the recent passage of prop 8 in my not-so-fair home state of california: (full text here) i don't know who he is, but he is articulating everything--everything--that i'm feel...

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]]> "Not Myself" tag:vox.com,2008-09-30:asset-6a00ccff86ce41985d00fae8e2e167000b 2008-09-30T06:07:29Z 2008-09-30T06:07:29Z jon|k http://jonk.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

John Mayer - Not Myself

"not myself" by john mayer just came on my itunes. (he's kind of one of my guilty pleasures--not like i really enjoy his music all that much, but sometimes it's just what you need.) i'm in the throes of a crapload of work and i'm starting to fall...

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]]> My Songline tag:vox.com,2008-08-29:asset-6a00ccff86ce41985d00fa9695e8e50003 2008-08-29T04:21:37Z 2008-08-29T04:29:13Z jon|k http://jonk.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

A Song to Sing, A Life to Live: Reflections on Music as Spiritual Practice (The Practices of Faith S Chicane - Salt Water (Original) Pet Shop Boys - Go West Watershed : Indigo Girls Imogen Heap - Hide and Seek (Lights) Seasons of Love - Rent (Music Video)

i just started reading a book (i know, me? read? it must be important!) -- a song to sing, a life to live by don and emily saliers (the latter of indigo girls fame, a band that i have loved since late high school--1995!). i've personally felt f...

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]]> Watched the DNC tag:vox.com,2008-08-29:asset-6a00ccff86ce41985d00fad6a77bf10005 2008-08-29T03:53:46Z 2008-08-29T03:54:16Z jon|k http://jonk.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Obama at the DNC

i'll admit it. i cried a little (and my eyes still hurt a bit from it!). i've never really been too involved in politics before, but finally...someone i believe in. someone who's unafraid to challenge the status quo with what is a vision for amer...

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]]> Vox Hunt: Peace and Quiet tag:vox.com,2008-08-28:asset-6a00ccff86ce41985d00fa96959d570003 2008-08-28T04:02:33Z 2008-08-28T04:02:33Z jon|k http://jonk.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

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Show us your favorite place to relax. the most relaxing place i've ever been is Český Krumlov in the winter. quiet, serene, babbling river, windy cobblestone streets, a castle, the smell of firewood burning in centuries-old fireplaces... just th...

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]]> QotD: There's No Place Like Home tag:vox.com,2008-08-28:asset-6a00ccff86ce41985d00fa96959d0f0003 2008-08-28T03:55:21Z 2008-08-28T03:55:21Z jon|k http://jonk.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

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What's your definition of home? Submitted by NayNay72for me, home is wherever you feel like you belong. that belonging fosters a sense of nurturing. this can be engendered by friends, family, the way the city or town speaks to you... if thinking...

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]]> QotD: Manic Monday tag:vox.com,2008-08-28:asset-6a00ccff86ce41985d00fad6a72fd00005 2008-08-28T03:40:59Z 2008-08-28T03:40:59Z jon|k http://jonk.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom How do you react when you're stressed? Submitted by Deep Thinker i eat. and boy, it ain't pretty. that, plus lack of time to go to the gym due to the stress level means this month (= a stressy month) i've turned chubby. waaah!!!! i've had craving...

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