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Friday

12.1.23

Today’s task was to “write an opening sentence of your future novel.” Well, I consulted many before I wrote mine. The one that won is the one from Tolstoy for one of my favorite books “Anna Karenina.” It’s the only book I brought with me when I moved to the US. I am sure there are many others with great…

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Friday

12.1.23

Today’s task was to “write an opening sentence of your future novel.” Well, I consulted many before I wrote mine. The one that won is the one from Tolstoy for one of my favorite books “Anna Karenina.” It’s the only book I brought with me when I moved to the US. I am sure there are many others with great…

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Friday

5.5.23

Today’s task was “forget the practicalities: decide what you really want out of life.” Here are my wants: 1. To be a queen of Lombordy (I know totally random but I like the sound of Lambordy. although Milan sounds good too). 2. My enemy’s head on the plate (I cannot reveal my enemy but trust me he deserves it). 3.…

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Friday

4.28.23

Today’s task was to “order something off-menu.” Here were my choices: 1. Sauteed foie gras with yuzu-wasabi-soy vinaigrettete. 2. Baby octopi with lavender-smoked berlotti topped with caviar. 3. Siberian scallops on a bed of crispy mango-dipped noodles. 4. Peasant-style roast poussin with jus d’escargot and tomato concassee. Since all sounds like something French will do (although #2 sounded more Italian)…

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leaves
Friday

4.21.23

Today’s task was to “learn some Swedish.” I started with easy ones that could be as introductory phrases: 1. Hello — Halia 2. My name is — Mitt namn ar… 3. Nice meeting you — Trevlight att rakas Then I thought to move to more complex ones. This is what I selected as you never know what will become useful…

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Friday

4.7.23

Today’s task was to “pretend you are pregnant day.” Here is what I did: Stuffed a pillow under my undergarments. Went to walk Opee holding my hand behind my back and walking at a slow pace. (Opee was so not happy with that). Some woman asked me if she can touch my stomach (I kid you not!)). I did not…

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Friday

2.24.23

Today’s task was to learn a ballet step. Even though the book said just one I decided on 3 because I am an overachiever. The first I learned is Arabesque where you have to extend your leg directly behind the body in a straight line. I did it because I liked the name. This was one of the easier ones…

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Friday

2.17.23

Today’s task was to “pick up litter in the street today.” So I had to research the lifeline of the litter with the book’s help. Here is what I found: Banana peel — 3 to 4 weeks (5 picked) Tin can — 10-40 years. (1 picked) Aluminum wrapper — 200 to 500 years (10 picked) Disposable diaper — 500 to…

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Friday

2.10.23

Today’s task was to “fake your own kidnapping and see if anyone pays the ransom” Here is the note I distributed by posting it on pedestrian crossroads and on random trees in the park: “We have Dame Tatiana. Nothing will harm her if $50,000 are left here: Rock Creek park, the third tree from the trailhead by Saturday at noon.…

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Friday

2.3.23

Today’s task was to “praise an unsung achievement.” So I decided on 3 (one politically incorrect as most of the society hates them but I saw them in action so there.) 1. Neighbor: I posted a note on his door. This is what it said (true to the core in regards to him). “Dear neighbor. Sorry to bother you with…

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