Category Archives: North Carolina

Twenty Minutes

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Meg

“North Carolina’s not so bad!” I think, changing planes in Charlotte on my way to see Harold. “It’s sunny here, and southern politeness is charming. Maybe I should just have a better attitude! It’s probably going to be fine!” I … Continue reading →

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Hyperbole and Exaggeration

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Meg

So apparently it’s lame to write a post about how much I love the Boston commuter rail. They have wifi now, and even though it’s pretty spotty,  playing Facebook games is far superior to driving. Instead I’ll tell you about … Continue reading →

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TGConf After-Action Review

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Meg

Right before I went to Denver, I went to the Triangle Games Conference.  It was a great two days, I met a ton of creative people and heard about a lot of interesting projects. This meeting-strangers thing is getting a … Continue reading →

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Cool Breeze

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Meg

Sometimes when people whine about how their town sucks or there’s nothing to do here, I secretly think they’re just not trying hard enough. Only boring people are bored, and so forth. Also, that feeling of  I-hate-it-here is inextricably tied … Continue reading →

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A New One For The Baby Name Book

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Meg

Our first-grader niece Isabelle asked Santa for a Snuggie (without irony) and a dreidel. We’d already gotten her a gift, but I’m hoping to spread the traditional Christmas latkes to the Malavette clan, so Stick went out searching for a … Continue reading →

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NoDa, Charlotte

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Meg

A few weeks ago, I was trying to pin down what I don’t like about Cary. I know some of it is feeling like Cary is an extended blank verso between the close of our Beijing adventure and the beginning … Continue reading →

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North Raleigh Optimist Club

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Meg

Optimist Club Originally uploaded by Simpson’s Paradox This proves my theory that the people I hear talking about how great it is to live in the south and avoid winter, or how convenient everything is to the beltway are all … Continue reading →

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Textbook Case

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Meg

Look, another post where I hold up something to which I’ve contributed to in a tiny way! My Craftsman Farms blog and I are mentioned in this business communications textbook! I’m on page 5, so this will be covered early … Continue reading →

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Cary Is Now Less Awesome

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Meg

I just heard from Orin of I Heart Chaos (NSFW) that the Awesome Street sign was stolen!  Cary has now become less awesome. PS I’m in New Jersey this week, I have an alibi! Tweet this!

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Screwed By The Town Of Cary

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Meg

We drove by this house on Maynard today. I’m just guessing here but I think someone’s unhappy. Edit 8/6: Hi to everyone who’s finding my blog by googling for “screwed by the town of Cary!” I snapped this just because … Continue reading →

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