pan·cak·ash (pan-kok-uzh) When I run “pancakes” through an online translator, the Portuguese word it comes back with is “panquecas.” My full-blooded Portuguese grandma says the old folks she knew used to call them “pan-koksh.” Come to think of it, that might just be the regular English word muttered through a mouthful of linguiça. Anyway, I […]
Shame of creativity
On why it took several years to get this site launched, and why having an online creative hub is of particular importance to me. Thanks for being here. Santa Cruz County might sound exotic and bohemian to people who think the drags down Pacific Avenue and Ocean Street to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are the whole thing. […]
Campus cafe, circa 2006
“Is that your coffee back there? What’s it like?” “What’s it like? I’m not sure I understand. It’s coffee.” “Yeah, but aren’t there different kinds? See, the one pot says Italian Roast and the other says French Roast.” “Oh, yeah. We have Italian and French roasts.” “But what are they like? What’s the difference between […]
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