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Comment on Waiting for Tsunami Politiku by Trulyfool

Trulyfool — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:40:45 +0000

S — how’s this?

‘X’ sport sand and sea:

Hanging ten, tsunami speed

(Ambulate yourself)

Comment on The Art of Embarrassing My Dad on His Birthday by s000z

s000z — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:08:36 +0000

LOL. And there much be very similar pictures of your dad out there somewhere just waiting to be scanned, doncha think?

Comment on Snowshoeing my ancestry by way of the Bering Strait…sort-of by s000z

s000z — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:50:38 +0000

Dear Joan,

Thank you so much for your lovely email and kind words about my blog. It is, in fact, exactly the sort of response, I’d hoped my post –which, according to my metrics, is one of my most popular ones– might elicit.

Unfortunately, for cashflow reasons, I have not yet had the resources to invest in a DNA analysis service to either confirm or disprove my Bubby’s theory which has actually been championed by my mom as well as by my dad.

With the increasing need for social media savvy writers, business has been picking up a lot lately. This leaves me hopeful that there will be an opportunity to reconsider pursuing this a few months down the road.

In the meantime, I’d love to hear more about your own discoveries. Did the National Geo dad actually trace your Grandfather’s lineage over the Bering Strait?

Best,
Susanna

Comment on The Art of Embarrassing My Dad on His Birthday by Barbara Gauld

Barbara Gauld — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:28:18 +0000

Wonderful pics! He looks so much younger than 70.

Comment on Snowshoeing my ancestry by way of the Bering Strait…sort-of by Joan Fessler

Joan Fessler — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:59:45 +0000

Hi Susanna-

Came across your site trying to figure out how my 94 year old Jewish Dad’s National Geographic DNA results came back indicating that his ancestors had crossed the Bering Straits and that he likely shared much of his genetic background with Native Americans. I’m very curious to know if your test confirmed your Grandmother’s theory. All of this is very surprising (especially to my Dad who prior to this considered himself to a nice Jewish boy from Poland) Any additional insight?

Joan
P.S.
Love your site! It reads like a multi-course feast.

Joan

Comment on The Hollywood Studio That is Kinda Like The Chinese Government by Matt

Matt — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:31:59 +0000

Hollywood studios are like blind frogs jumping over quarters to pick up dimes thinking they are flies.

Comment on Cat on a Plane by s000z

s000z — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:00:55 +0000

LOL. Kee-hap was actually pretty okay about everything. She wasn’t crazy about the take off but then, who would be? The wool lining of the new sherpa carrying case(designed for air travel) I got her might’ve also helped.

Comment on Cat on a Plane by Trulyfool

Trulyfool — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:12:31 +0000

On some trips, I’m the one who’s yowling. Better than chewing gum for opening ears (mine and those of nearby passengers).

Love the kitty!

Comment on Malibu, Exurbia by Snix

Snix — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:23:34 +0000

Super idea and beautifully done, sOOOz
The kids are the best but couldn’t resist chiming in
EX is outside or former (as in spouse)
URB is urban or urbane
IA is misspelled abbreviation for area or more likely correct abbreviation for aria.
Multiple choice
_A place in the countryside,typically with sumptuous picnics, where arias are sung, like Glyndebourne
_A place outside a city often with tacky nuances
_A sophisticated place that used to be a city
_A former city that had an amphitheatre for opera, like Carthage

Comment on Malibu, Exurbia by Hollie Overton

Hollie Overton — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:32:30 +0000

It appears that exurbia is also paradise. What beautiful photos too!! I’ve always dreamt of living in a place like that (not necessarily Malibu) where it’s tranquil and beautiful and you have a pool (for some reason as a kid a pool always signified the ultimate in success)and yet being close enough to the city hub. Enjoyed Lily, Max and Hanna’s contribution to the blog. Nice work!