Category Archives: Raleigh
Everyday Expressions
When I first went to Yantai, I imagined I’d come home and slip effortlessly into fluent Mandarin to quote ancient Chinese wisdom. Fortunately for people who have to put up with me, that didn’t happen. A few characters have somehow … Continue reading
Supervillian Applications
Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, Joss Whedon’s new project, recently put out a call for supervillains to submit their applications. Stephen Follows sent me his villain, The Garnisher. It’s very Mystery Men, only with music. And garnishing. The Garnisher – Application … Continue reading
Ending A Phonecall with My Sister
“I have to go now, Meggie, my plasmas are solidifying.” –Beth
Durian Romance
The awesome Mental Floss Blog has a new post on 5 Innovative Ways to Encourage Safer Sex. All 5 are funny – condom ringtones, anyone? — but I just had to share this one. Ethiopians claim they hate condoms because … Continue reading
Blue Sky Day
This is how a blue sky day should look. Related: A collection of sky photos from Tabetha’s blog.
Legally Southern
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
A Different Lens
Last night Stick and I hung pictures in our new apartment, which really means that I framed some of our China photos and artwork, arranged them artistically on the floor and told him I wanted them like that, only on … Continue reading
Applegate Farms
Applegate Farms is famous because it was my high-school job… ok, actually, it’s famous because some scenes of The Sopranos were filmed there. My friend Garan worked there for a while, too, but he doesn’t have a hat because his … Continue reading
Sabado Gigante
Hey, anyone want to see Stick proposing to me on Spanish TV?
Famous Narragansett Beer
Today’s found-while-unpacking picture is a Narragansett shirt from when I worked as a beer promoter in college. This job mostly consists to assigned places, giving out samples of beer, and avoiding the creepy guys… While wearing the t-shirt, of couse. … Continue reading
