Tag Archives: driving

At The Video Store

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Meg

Sometimes I forget how much having lived in China affects me. I don’t mean my new appreciation for bread and cheese, although I think Chinese food has something to do with that. I mean how out of the American loop … Continue reading →

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The Case Of The Haunted Windshield

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Meg

When I was a kid, one of my favorite jokes was about the Viper. A lady in a big house all alone gets a call from “the viper” telling her he’ll see her tomorrow… then tonight… then in 1 hour… … Continue reading →

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Legally Southern

Posted on October 15, 2008 by Meg

I got my North Carolina driver’s license yesterday. I just can’t get over how polite and friendly people are here, even in the DMV. It was still a long process, partly because nothing n North Carolina moves quickly, and partly … Continue reading →

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American Mei You

Posted on September 13, 2008 by Meg

I planned to write a post about starting a job today, teaching SAT prep. Towards the end of the job interview, when we were talking about where to park and what time to arrive, the main teacher (I’m the assistant) … Continue reading →

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The 440 Is Not A Ring Road

Posted on September 4, 2008 by Meg

I don’t really like to drive. I think it’s that tiny margin of error between commuting and death that really bothers me. I try to accept that while the rest of the world sees “run out to the store” as … Continue reading →

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The Pastor’s Daughter

Posted on August 8, 2008 by Meg

I got my license several years ago in Massachusetts, but it expired while I was in China, and now that I’m home in New Jersey, I’d like to drive legally. Today I spent a couple hours on the phone with … Continue reading →

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Driving on the highway with Stick

Posted on July 27, 2008 by Meg

“The South shall rise again”? Yeah, right. My money’s on China. Tweet this!

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Have You Seen This Road Trip?

Posted on December 18, 2007 by Meg

I was asked to write about the mystery of Grey in the hopes that one of you will be able to solve it. Ready? Musician Sam Rader wrote a song called “Grey” on her album Goldstar Galaxy, and made a … Continue reading →

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Traffic Cops

Posted on December 13, 2007 by Meg

Stick and I were in a taxi last night, when the taxi driver turned around and told us he knew we were British (This happens a LOT… we were actually on the way to a restaurant where the waitress through … Continue reading →

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Another Day, Another Car Crash.

Posted on June 12, 2007 by Meg

And as I was driving home all “Check me out! I’m the greatest English teacher ever! Yeah!”, I stopped at a red light and the car behind me didn’t. Another car crash. This time, I was in the RENTAL that … Continue reading →

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