Monthly Archives: May 2009

And Whatever It Is Farmers Raise

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Meg

My friend Lynn works in a flower shop. She called about a week ago to tell me she was on her way over with a present, a little potted lavender, because when I said I always kill my plants, she … Continue reading →

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Visiting Strangetown: Sims 2 on the DS

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Meg

You’re on your way from someplace much cooler to someplace much cooler when your car breaks down in Strangetown, and the Sims 2 game begins. A local yokel says he can fix that, but while you’re waiting (it goes without … Continue reading →

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Checking Out At The Library

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Meg

As months go by, I’m getting more and more soured on the endless parking lots here, opening into shopping or office complexes and strip malls without sidewalks, a city designed for a life like that of the old Peking emperors, … Continue reading →

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North Carolina State Fairgrounds

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Meg

I like the state fairgrounds because they allow me to use bucranium in everyday conversation. Tweet this!

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Wolverine

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Meg

Going into a superhero movie, we all know that we have to suspend our disbelief just a little bit more, but ill-defined powersets abound in the new X-Men Origins. Really, how many extra-strong, invulnerable guys with extendable knuckle claws can … Continue reading →

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