Category Archives: Boston

Still Life With ZipCard

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Meg

Getting coffee at Harvard Square.

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Copley Square

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Meg

New England is home to me in a lot of ways, even though I love living in New York and going to LA. It felt good to be back in Boston for a weekend, walking down to Copley Square one … Continue reading →

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After 10+ Years Of Mocking Eric’s Spelling..

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Meg

Meg: Hey, Eric! I sorted out my transportation to your place next Friday, I’m picking up a gar from a place near Alewife. Eric: You’re renting a guar? Cool, I thought you could only find then on Vardenfel. Meg: I … Continue reading →

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Atlas Shrugged

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Meg

On New Year’s Eve, I took the train to Boston, where I met up with Marcus to drive the rest of the way up to Maine. Marcus had told me a few days before that he’d looked up our route … Continue reading →

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Did They Teach You That In Poet School?

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Meg

Marcus and I are drinking coffee at Harvard Square on a Sunday afternoon just before Christmas. Ok, I’m drinking enough coffee for both of us, and he’s regaling me with stories from academia. My friend Marcus is an actual working … Continue reading →

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Saving The World With Games

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Meg

This is Jane McGonigal’s awesome TED talk about gameplay, problem solving and creativity. I’m mostly posting it for my dad, but I want everyone in the world to watch this.

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Skipping The Tutorial

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Meg

A recent post on Brenda Brathwaite’s blog discusses “the frequently forced, painful and cramped narrative-on-rails that is the in-game tutorial” (Full text here). These are usually an awkward blend in media res urgency with a constant jarring reminder of what … Continue reading →

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Girl Clothes

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Meg

A couple months ago, Eric and I had this conversation. Eric: Do you want to come to Carolyn and Dave’s wedding with me? Meg: Let me think about this…  Do I want to see your sister Kristine in a dress? … 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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Mission Park

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Meg

I went to the Mission Park premiere and reception at the Brattle Theater the other night. Bethie wanted to turn back when we saw the limos and camera flashes, but I’m a blogger! That means jeans are the perfect ensemble … Continue reading →

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