Tag Archives: things I’m not good at

Shutter Island

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Meg

When I was back in New Jersey a few weeks ago, I mentioned to my parents that I’d helped a little bit with the spinoff game for Shutter Island. (I didn’t add that my particular brand of helping had a … Continue reading →

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My Problem With Yoga

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Meg

I always leave happy and mellow, so I guess it’s a step up from my previous workout routine, but somehow yoga isn’t instantly making me thin and fit. Don’t know why. I think I’ll have a cupcake and try to … Continue reading →

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Green Thumb

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Meg

“And how are your plants doing? Are they still alive?” my mom asked on the phone the other night. “Yes!” “Meg, that’s great!” “You didn’t have to sound quite so surprised, Mom.”

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The Awesome Party

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Meg

Last night we went to Awesome Street for a party. I was a little nervous since I didn’t know anyone, but that dissipated when we arrived and saw a couple of backdoor smokers, wearing white fuzzy bunny ears. “If I’d … Continue reading →

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Does Whatever A Spider Can

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Meg

Cashier: What adorable Spiderman band-aids! Your kids are going to love them! Meg: Kids?

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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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Wrong for Twenty-Something Years

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Meg

The other day I was reading a bridal magazine (researching an article, really!) and I saw a bit about Denby china. I was shocked, because although I’ve been hearing and using the word Denby since I was a very little … Continue reading →

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All Artichoked Up

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Meg

It’s been years since I ruined dinner badly enough to scrap it and order take out. Look, I’m not saying I’ve never had trouble boiling water, and there was that time in college when I set off Eric’s smoke detector, … Continue reading →

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March Madness

Posted on March 18, 2009 by Meg

Yesterday Stick and Cory were talking about their March Madness pools. I always pick Villanova to win, solely because they such have a good ancient civ name. I don’t usually get very far in the pools though. I guess early … Continue reading →

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New Jeans Day

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Meg

Yesterday I found the greatest pair of jeans on the irregulars rack. I guess this means I have an irregular figure because they fit absolutely perfectly. And they were $10! This is actually not the first time I found perfectly … Continue reading →

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