Category Archives: New Jersey
New Material
I’m teaching at an ESL summer camp for the next two weeks. This school is as poorly organized as a typical Chinese “English center”, which allows me to test my theory that I would absolutely love that life, if only … Continue reading
Newark Airport Singalong
I’m kind of jealous that with all the time I’ve spent waiting at Newark Airport (For Christmas 2006, I flew in on AirIndia, Stick came in on British Airways and we both lost our luggage), I’ve never seen a singalong.
Standard Deviations
I went back to my old high school to see my old stats and programming teacher. He was supervising a study hall on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving when I came in. What I meant to say was, thanks for putting … Continue reading
Textbook Case
Look, another post where I hold up something to which I’ve contributed to in a tiny way! My Craftsman Farms blog and I are mentioned in this business communications textbook! I’m on page 5, so this will be covered early … Continue reading
Cary Is Now Less Awesome
I just heard from Orin of I Heart Chaos (NSFW) that the Awesome Street sign was stolen! Cary has now become less awesome. PS I’m in New Jersey this week, I have an alibi!
Summer Camp
I’m in my hometown in New Jersey for a week, helping with Vacation Bible School at my dad’s church. I’ve gotten some surprised looks from different clients and co-workers when I said I’ll be out of town because I’m going … Continue reading
From The Knees
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
Wesleyan Commencement Speech
When I went to Bethie’s graduation last month, Anna Quindlen was the commencement speaker. (I know this is not exactly timely, but it took me a while to get my thoughts into a coherent shape) I was really excited to … Continue reading
Now Boarding
For my trip back to Raleigh, I had an awesome check in at the Continental counter. When the woman at the check-in desk spoke clearly, in complete sentences, and then cheerfully wished me a good flight, I wasn’t sure how … Continue reading
Out of Town
“I hope what happened to Barbie’s plants doesn’t happen to our plants.” Stick said. “Why? What happened?” I asked. “She went out of town for a few days and left me in charge and they died.”
