Tag Archives: Chinese life

The Romans and the Vikings

I just found out that SportsIllustrated.com does a live football score, with a little legend that explains what happened each quarter. I learned this interesting bit of information because I’m idly following the Vikings’ progress as I do my Latin … Continue reading

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And in Conclusion, I’m Moving to China

I am moving to China in February to teach English for a year. There are many reasons, the first is that I want to go to China. And no, I don’t speak Chinese. I’m hoping to be posted at a … Continue reading

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Cockroach Cluster

Last night, Paula and I were doing our Latin in Herter Hall. By “doing our Latin”, I mean we were chatting with our Latin books open. She was telling me the flowers she’s picked for her wedding (orange roses, which … Continue reading

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Hallmark Rejects

If I ran Hallmark, I would make the following cards: 1) Sorry I got you killed last night. I leveled now so I won’t do it again. 2) Sure you bombed that test, but at least you did better than … Continue reading

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Night Of The Knitting Dead

Someone with a twisted psyche has knitted zombies. I have more to say, but I’m off to crochet some mythical beasts now.

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This Is Not Our Destiny Part. 2

Today I was walking into Herter for Prof. Barton’s class when I heard someone shout “This is not your destiny!” I recognized his voice but I couldn’t find Marcus for a moment because he was leaning off the fifth floor … Continue reading

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Ten Things I Hate About You

In the spirit of Why I Hate My Husband, here is a list of things I don’t like about Stick. 1) He cannot pass a Comcast van without him intrrupting himself (or me!) to shout “CaaaAAAAaaable guy!” 2) He sings … Continue reading

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Hot Coffee

What’s with all the controversy with the “Hot Coffee” Easter egg on Grand Theft Auto? It’s a game about running people over. You can beat hookers to death. You can go postal at restaurants… they are even old ladies to … Continue reading

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Some People Juggle Geese

Stick and I went to see Serenity on Saturday. As we were on our way to meet up with his friends, who’d seen the movie on Friday but wanted to go again on Saturday, Marcus called my cell to say … Continue reading

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Jesse’s Girl

Thank goodness for Stephie’s new boyfriend, Jesse. Now Stick and I can go on double dates with Actually-Plans-Ahead Boy and Navigates-Successfully Girl.

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