Doozey & Ramona, the children of Sara & Matt. Robin and I flew out to cover a super sweet Brooklyn wedding, caught up with them over brunch in their Brooklyn Heights home and fell in puppy love.
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Doozey & Ramona, the children of Sara & Matt. Robin and I flew out to cover a super sweet Brooklyn wedding, caught up with them over brunch in their Brooklyn Heights home and fell in puppy love.
A few months back Robin and I flew to Puerto Rico for a family trip. Mom and Dad came out from California and Jodi & Jon flew out from the Bronx. We rented a condo in Humacao and took our usual day trips to Luquillo, El Yunque, Caguas (where the Jimenez family is from) and Old San Juan.
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Humacao
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Mofongo is a traditional dish of mashed plantains stuffed with your choice of meat.
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My parents still love to get down. Where did you think I got it from?
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El Yunque
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Luquillo Beach
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Luquillo is known for it’s many kioskos (kiosks) that line the road. You can take respite from the sun while having a cold drink or some fried food.
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Jessica and her sister were eating in the back patio of the kiosko next door.
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Cashiers at the local supermarket in Humacao count their drawers at the end of the day.
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On the way to Caguas.
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My grandparents’ grave.
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The street and house where my grandparents lived in Caguas.
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My cousin Kikito still lives next door.
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La Bombonera in Old San Juan. The arroz con pollo here is incredible. Be sure to get it with platanos maduros (sweet plantains).
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walking to El Morro.
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My buddy Pete takes in the last bit of sun on Capitol Hill. The Cave Singers release their second album with Matador Records, Welcome Joy, on August 18th.
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Say hi to Biscuits, one of Simone & Luka’s best friends. Biscuits is a “Bug” (part Pug, part Boston Terrier) and can take a beating. It’s hard to tell but trust me, she’s having the time of her life here. They play all day like this and when my pups are tired, Biscuits always comes back for another round. The girl is a warrior. That’s Luka making a move on her rear.
My lady Amy B is back in town for two shows – one tomorrow night at the Sunset in Ballard and then again Thursday at the Comet on Capitol Hill. Wednesday she’s singing with LA’s Big Eagle and Thursday will be an official Night Canopy show, for which you just might see me step up for a song. All depends if I can warm up these pipes (cough).
heaven mcarthurmelt
ArielGod I loves me a squishy faced dog. I love my chihuahua/boston mix because she’s got an underbite yet doesn’t snore like a full boston would, but she’s also missing that truly smooshy face. WANT TO KISS THE SMOOSHIES.
gigigreat pics! i wish i had known you were in brooklyn. it has been too long. come take pics of my new bichon frise puppy 🙂
love, gigi
kim hayesOMG! I want them!
Kat SpeyerYay! GUUUU!! 🙂
Annie BeedyThey are both so adorable. That top one is too much..I chuckle with affection (out loud!) each time I look at it. And..I keep coming back to look at it..SO DARN CUTE!