Roadbenders

I woke up at seven this morning, which is the latest I’ve ever woken up on Christmas, and seems to be Adult Christmas Standard time for Anna (me). I’ve set up the fireplace for early morning pyromania, wrapped the last of J.’s gifts, and set out presents that Santa left. In an hour or so,
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I’ve been neglecting Livejournal lately – really, since my paid subscription ran out. I can’t figure out what amenities I lost when it ran out, but it had the psychological effect of making me feel bad for using it without paying. Business at the cafe has been slow, so I do less drink-making than I
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The last two evenings a church near us has been playing Christmas carols on their digital bells. They can be heard all over the neighborhood. Last night, J. and I walked out to the car on the way to a party and I was humming along with “Angels we have heard on high”. “I haven’t
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I loved it. Best movie I’ve ever seen. I think I cried throughout the whole thing, and that is saying quite a lot. I’ll say nothing more on the movie, since no one I know has seen it yet. Next week I’ll post a review I wrote. Bits and pieces: 1) If one more person
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Espresso dell’Anatra is OPEN! Hooray! We’ve actually been open for a week, but I’ve been so busy finishing the POS and making coffee and sweeping the interminable concrete floors that I haven’t yet posted. Business is slow. Barista Brianna is lonely. Come to 4335 Chouteau Trafficway and bring your friends. We’ll have a coffee party.
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