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J’Mini Cricket Has Arrived

J’Mini Cricket Has Arrived

That's right, the Mini finally has a name: J'Mini Cricket. According to Joni, in its purest form, the name should be enunciated with a Jamaican (Queens) Accent. I'll stick with...
Hangin’ Out

Hangin’ Out

Only because we are complete cat lovers at MSLK can I post this. My cat Nochie is crazy. Apparently this morning he was inspired to climb the my bedroom curtain....
A Tragedy Worth Experiencing

A Tragedy Worth Experiencing

The holiday season is my favorite time for seeing an opera, a theater or a ballet. Last week, I bought tickets for Stephen Wadsworth’s new production of Gluck’s “Iphigénie de...
Yoggi!

Yoggi!

On a trip to Sweden this past spring, I brought back these great yogurt drink bottles for the studio. They are in every grocery and convenience store there. Imagine if...
Lazy is Not in my Vocabulary

Lazy is Not in my Vocabulary

If you know me, you will agree that this is not an overstatement or an exaggeration by any means. I don't think Koettings can even comprehend the word — which...
It’s That Time of Year Again…

It’s That Time of Year Again…

My best friend Jessica lives in Seattle. During the holiday season she helps out at a local, family run Christmas tree farm. This year they decided to use quaint, hand-drawn...
Name Our Mini

Name Our Mini

Yes, like Marc, I am also a bit Mini-obsessed, patiently awaiting our Mini's arrival. Of course I'm only obsessed with what it will look like, the custom graphics I'm going...
Turkey, I love you.

Turkey, I love you.

I know, it has been a while since Thanksgiving… But it took me a while to digest the delicious turkey until I am finally able to write about it. Being...
Crossing the Pond

Crossing the Pond

MSLK is about to get a new car rather, a MINI Cooper. Slightly bigger than a breadbox, it's the perfect city car, and being well-designed, it's an entirely suitable car...
Just When You Think You’re Mad at Apple…

Just When You Think You’re Mad at Apple…

Warning: this is a saga, but it does have a happy ending! So as it goes, I have had on-going drama with my 3-year-old G4 powerbook. It died last August...