Tag Archives: Jubilee

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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Petty notes on living in the plague

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Naomi

Today, if the thunderstorms subside, I must go on a hunt — this time for tissue paper. Toilet paper? I’ve got plenty. But I’m running low on tissues. Where might I find them? Perhaps my hardware store. Shopping takes a … Continue reading →

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