Monthly Archives: May 2009

Now Boarding

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Meg

For my trip back to Raleigh, I had an awesome check in at the Continental counter. When the woman at the check-in desk spoke clearly, in complete sentences, and then cheerfully wished me a good flight, I wasn’t sure how … Continue reading →

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Out of Town

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Meg

“I hope what happened to Barbie’s plants doesn’t happen to our plants.” Stick said. “Why? What happened?” I asked. “She went out of town for a few days and left me in charge and they died.”

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Bluestone, Red Face

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Meg

My dad and I drove back to Montclair from Middletown last night. This morning Scep and Katie came to get me and we went to the Bluestone Cafe in Watchung Plaza. We walked past Watchung Deli as we waited for … Continue reading →

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Swiftriver

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Meg

I’d like to direct you all to my friend Tricia’s new webcomic, Swiftriver. Swiftriver started a couple months ago, so start with the first comic and follow the story of Bowie Swiftriver. Check it out, leave Tricia a comment or … Continue reading →

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Visiting Bethie

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Meg

At Wesleyan, visiting my sister’s lab.

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Montclair, The Land of Hunan House

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Meg

Every time I came home from college or from traveling, the first thing I’d want to do in my hometown of Montclair is go eat Hunan House Chinese food. So yesterday, when I flew in from Raleigh to my parents’ … Continue reading →

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Suprising Advertising

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Meg

Looks like American battery manufacturers are taking a cue from their Chinese counterparts! Now you won’t have to buy a duckie bath thermometer separately!

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Oliver Twist

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Meg

Oliver Twist 8111-137 Creedmoor Rd Raleigh, NC 27613 Last week was Triangle Restaurant Week, when an assortment of local restaurants run a special set menu. We were meeting up with Lynn and some of her friends. I ended up narrowing … Continue reading →

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Southern Mandarin

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Meg

Raleigh graffiti artist Wang tags a downtown street.

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That You Can Live By

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Meg

One of my November resolutions was to need the “job hunting” tag less frequently. (New Year’s resolutions are for conformists) For the most part, that’s worked out. I have some great clients and gigs right now, and no horror stories. … Continue reading →

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