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My hunt for currants and “marijuana”

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Naomi

My shopping life has twice been punctuated by currants. Decades ago, I was committed to make scones for my cousin Ben’s bar mitzvah celebratory lunch. Nowadays, I’d say the hell with it and use raisins but then I was going … Continue reading →

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Notes from the neighborhood

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Naomi

The Town Shop, a Broadway emporium that sells fine lingerie, announced it will be closed, except for “bra emergencies.” I have not yet interpreted this. A long walk yesterday down Broadway — see above, re Town Shop. Not many pedestrians, … Continue reading →

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