Tag Archives: Montclair

I Miss Chipperson

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Meg

Sometimes I really, really miss working with Chip.

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Hometown

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Meg

“Don’t forget to move your car,” my dad said. “It’s a thirty-seven dollar ticket for  parking in front of our house.” “Thirty-seven exactly? And you knew that off the top of your head?” “Of course I did. Want to see … Continue reading →

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From The Knees

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Meg

The number 33 bus takes you right to Port Authority. Trust me, Montclair is the knees.  We have Globe Trotter Antiques. We have the Wellmont Theater.  Silent movies with organ.  The Montclair Art Gallery. George Inness. Have you heard of … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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Ganges In Haidian

Posted on November 30, 2007 by Meg

Wednesday night, we went to Ganges, a small Indian restaurant in Haidian. ( ??????160? or go to the south entrance of Qing Hua University) They were full when we arrived but managed to seat us pretty quickly. While we were … Continue reading →

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Stupid Western Food

Posted on December 23, 2006 by Meg

After our impromptu lost-luggage party, Scep and Katie took Stick and me out to a Montclair restaurant. It’s one of my favorites, and it’s the one where Scep and I have have our traditional pre-holiday margaritas. I bounced around in … Continue reading →

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Without Thanksgiving

Posted on November 8, 2006 by Meg

I’m heartbroken that I’ll miss Thanksgiving at home this year. I love every part of the holiday, but especially the food and my family in all our dysfunctional glory. I love getting home on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Last year … Continue reading →

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Yantai Attractions

Posted on October 6, 2006 by Meg

Dear Montclair Art Museum Staff, My mom wants you to know that she only touched this statue after my dad, Zorro and I begged her to and tried to convince her that her hands are doing way less damage than … Continue reading →

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