Tag Archives: Cosmo

One More Turn

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Meg

It seems to me like two people who are both playing just one more turn, finishing this raid, or getting to a good savepoint would be less likely to make it to bed. But who am I to contradict Cosmo? … Continue reading →

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Of Other Days

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Meg

In the novel The Light Of Other Days, sci-fi great Arthur C. Clarke posits a future where a new technology means anyone can see what anyone else is doing. Any past antics are available for review by any future employers, … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving

Posted on November 27, 2008 by Meg

Luke started a group writing challenge to list seven things we’re thankful for this Thanksgiving. I had to go over a little, and I kind of combined some things, because an endless list — while great for me — wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Jersey Girl

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Meg

I flew up to New Jersey yesterday to see my family. The upside to the visa hassles and life upheaval is that I get to visit my folks! It’s been just under a year since I’ve seen my family. Now … Continue reading →

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End Of Part Two

Posted on July 16, 2008 by Meg

I’m still in Beijing, but I’m getting into an East Coast sleep pattern already. It comes from lying in bed wondering exactly what I’m going to do with myself next, and then waking up to an anxious countdown of time … Continue reading →

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In Yellow Wood

Posted on October 31, 2006 by Meg

Today, my boss Will offered me really good terms to work in Yantai next year. (I’d get a lot of nice things, and none of that pesky responsibility junk) I really like my job, I like my students, and I … Continue reading →

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For Love Or Money

Posted on September 17, 2006 by Meg

This story on Laowai!Laowai! talks about running a speaking exercise for high school age ESL students. This exercise asks each student to choose between Love or Money, and explain why. Without exception, the boys in his class chose Love while … Continue reading →

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