Monthly Archives: April 2005

The Amherst Horror

Posted on April 27, 2005 by Meg

Last night, I talked Kristine into going to see The Amityville Horror with me. I’ve seen the original, and I was so scared that afterwards I made my then-boyfriend walk me to the bathroom and stand outside the door in … Continue reading →

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A Visit to the Blinking Doctor

Posted on April 26, 2005 by Meg

Today I went to the optometrist. I’ve done this about once a year, since before I knew that “eye doctor” was two words. (which was YEARS before I realized the same is true about “Tappan Zee”) I’ve had glasses since … Continue reading →

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Who’s On First For Classicists

Posted on April 22, 2005 by Meg

“Do you want to go to Elektra with me?” I asked Stick, “It’s at HCC,” “Sure,” Stick said. “What’s the lecture about?” “You took Greek drama, you know what it’s about!” “No, I never heard about a lecture at HCC!” … Continue reading →

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Dinner In Sterling

Posted on April 15, 2005 by Meg

Mama Hoffmann: And our new Pope is named Benedict the 16th… Dad Hoffmann: *sings Benny and the Jets* Mama Hoffmann: Oh, thanks honey, now every time the Pope is on the news I’m going to think of a flamboyently gay … Continue reading →

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Canterbury Tales

Posted on April 5, 2005 by Meg

A girl in my Chaucer class turned to me and said, “I hated our reading this weekend! All those long, rambling descriptions, and nothing actually happened! I tried, but I just couldn’t finish the Squire’s Tale!” “That’s ok,” said a … Continue reading →

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