Category Archives: Boston
Copley Square
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
After 10+ Years Of Mocking Eric’s Spelling..
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
Atlas Shrugged
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
Did They Teach You That In Poet School?
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
Saving The World With Games
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.
Skipping The Tutorial
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
Girl Clothes
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
Hyperbole and Exaggeration
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
Mission Park
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
Ten Years
Bethie and I met up with a bunch of my college friends at Eric’s new condo, for lots of shrieking and hugging and laughing. Oh, and wine. It took about six seconds for me to feel at home again. A lot … Continue reading
