Word: gifting
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...many ups is that? Luckily, Ani DiFranco's newest album is not quite as redundant as its title might suggest. Sweet melodies and sharp rhythms are paired with tortured musings, while unfocused ramblings accompany social commentary and sad stories. This righteous babe is also smart; she has a wonderful gift for poetry. Her lyrics are complex under a simple exterior. And she sings with an honesty that convinces one that the world must be as she describes it. The lyrics dance around the hidden meanings of her subtle truths in a collection that ranges from folk...
...Phillips Brooks House Association (PBHA) is ready to receive a "curious" gift...
...Obviously it's a wonderful gift to the Phillips Brooks House," said PBHA Executive Director Paul MacDonald. "She loved the work being done here. Her support and heart were always with our summer camps...
...course, a just-plain-funny gift can win hearts as well. Call Boston's Sweet-n-Nasty erotic bakery and send over some salacious treats. Their Valentine's selection ranges from harmless heart-shaped cakes and chocolate roses to heart boxes filled with porno chocolates. But be careful, a box of edible breasts and penises does not have universal appeal. When in doubt, just stick with Tommy...
Thirty-one years ago, John R. Stilgoe, Orchard professor in the history of landscape development, made a Valentine's gift from a nine-inch by nine-inch linoleum tile. He carved a heart in the ink-absorbing material and made a block print on quality paper stock. Stilgoe advises, "A Valentine shouldn't necessarily be store-bought. A handmade gift is good because it shows a really strong sense of devotion of time and effort." Flowers or chocolates, he warns, can be dangerous, especially if you don't know what your sweetheart likes. "That level of risk...