...And They're Off!

It is truly the most wonderful time of the year! Every year my brother JetSet Kef and I take off on vacation together, usually in the Augustish part of the summer. Inspired by our Mediterranean brethren, the Italians, we have come to refer to this tradition as Ferragosto. Below, please find some highlights of Ferragosto through the years:  2009 was Kanafe and Catastrophe. JSK was living in Ramallah, so I scidaddled over there for some fun in the sun. We also bid a fond farewell to a dear friend, the Burka of the Beach. May her memory be eternal. --- 2010 was the year of the Berry...

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Lakis: May His Memory Be Eternal

On this, his name day and anniversary of death, we remember my grandfather. Pictured above enjoying kefi with his lifelong friend Costas and below at the opening of the Fireside Diner. It is undoubtedly his presence in heaven that has kept Barack Obama from successfully staging the modern American military coup. Take it easy, take it ea...

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Carrot Ginger Salad

I have fallen in love with the Carrot Ginger salad available for $7.99/lb on the Whole Foods salad bar.  While I was studying for boards, I could talk myself into buying and devouring half a pound in the name of time-efficient brain food... but boards are no more. So, this morning I endeavored to replicate it myself. I LOVE this easy summer salad--it's sweet and tangy, which is increasingly finding a preferred place on my palate. It took me about 6 minutes to make, and this recipe easily makes enough to bring to a party, picnic, or potluck.  Enjoy!  In other news (mostly because...

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Nurse Kefi Makes Salmon Cakes

Five years ago, I graduated from college.  Roughly two weeks after I graduated, I figured out that I wanted to be a nurse.  Which means that for the last four years and 50 weeks, I have been wanting to be a nurse, waiting to become a nurse, and going to be a nurse someday. Well my friends-- someday is here, and I am, in fact, a real, live, Registered Nurse. This is, for many reasons, no small miracle.  To my friends and family who supported me, cheered me on, bought me coffee, and prayed for me through all those tests and months of studying: there will never be enough thank yous....

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In Sickness and in Health, on MSNBC or on Fox

Congrats, Barney and Jim...

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Uncle Rush Stands Up for Frank Ocean

    "Today is a big day for hip-hop. It is a day that will define who we really are.  How       compassionate will we be? How loving can we be? How inclusive are we?     I am profoundly moved by the courage and honesty of Frank Ocean.  Your decision to        go  public about your sexual orientation gives hope and light to so many young people     still living in fear. These types of secrets should not matter anymore, but we know they     do, and because of...

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