Sunday, January 23, 2011

Ode to a Mom



I saw you nestled in my chai

With Cinnamon, that potent guy

Now I wonder where I’m from

Is he my dad, eh, Cardamom?

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  1. LaurenJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    ha! I love cardamom -- just posted about it over @ my blog too! no poetry, but a few health benefits and 2 tea recipes!
    i <3 cardamom

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  2. DecafguyJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    It was clove at first sight

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  3. Andrea @ Fork Fingers ChopsticksJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Cardamom is one of my favorites. When I feature it, I'll link back to you.

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  4. BeckyJanuary 23, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Great cinnamon schtick! And with existential overtones. Thanks for the smile!

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  5. tasteofbeirutJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Adair

    You are getting too clever!

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  6. LanaJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Love, love, love it! It's a bit like Dorothy Parker:)

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  7. NancyJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    LOL!!!

    I wish I were as talented with words as you Adair!!

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  8. Rocky Mountain WomanJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    most excellent....

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  9. Sippity SupJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Shouldn't it be Cardamom and Cinnadad? GREG (sippitysup)

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  10. AdairJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Decaf Guy, Becky & Greg: I should hire you as my ghostwriters!!

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  11. BeckyJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Sippy yi ohhhh
    Sippy yi aaaay
    Ghost writers in the chai.

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  12. AdairJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Oh Becky, you make me proud!

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  13. teryllJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Hmmmm....a cup of chai sounds ridiculously good right now. L.A. Mill in Silverlake makes a perfect cup.

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  14. FaithJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Ha, love it! Love cardamom too. ;)

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