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...talk about process, Kerry in his own way is doing the same thing; at some level this choice may come down to a gut check. It was political palm reader Bill Clinton who warned his fellow Democrats that in dangerous times, people may prefer a leader who is strong and wrong to one who is weak and right. That may be one reason that, even this early on, we have heard about Kerry's personal heroism in Vietnam; we may not know where the snipers are today, but we know he had the guts to run toward one 35 years...
...truth is, I hadn't thought much about life after high school, even though I was an excellent student and a voracious reader. I was a popular girl and thought I was just the best dancer. To such bands as the Honey Drippers and Louis Jordan and his Tympani Five, I'd try out new steps for the jitterbug, the sand and other dances. I'd also daydream about boys and clothes and moving away from home to, well, anywhere. Cleveland, maybe, or even Chicago. I didn't have a plan...
Thurston’s hodgepodge of comedic asylum is tough to stomach in one sitting. He says he wants the reader to be able to open up the book to any page and enjoy it. Fifteen minute doses of witty acumens should be more than enough to satisfy anyone...
...After a minute more of stir-frying, add one tablespoon each of vinegar, sugar and fish sauce, a teaspoon of chopped turnip and a bit of water. A few scallions or green onions and a handful of bean sprouts go in last because they cook quickly. Jitjaruek dares the reader to “try making pad thai at home,” but warns that it won’t be the same without the Nine Tastes touch...
...certain extent, you don’t even have to know exactly what’s being done: “It’s really important to come from an amateur’s point of view, to be amazed. You’re really defending the reader...