Tag Archives: coffee

Where’s That?

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Meg

One of the things I don’t like about North Carolina is how freaking long it takes to do simple things, because no one here is ever in a hurry. Another thing I don’t like is that there are only two … Continue reading →

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I Love Brooklyn

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Meg

Right now, I’m working at Carthage 521, a coffeeshop and hookah bar near my apartment. Somebody in wifi range has a twisted sense of humor. At least, I hope that’s it…

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Tripl Travelogues

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Meg

Travel startup Tripl, originally a social connector for travelers, has undergone a reinvention as a virtual travel scrapbook. I checked out the newest version at Dreamit demo day. The original version, if I remember right, allowed users to find friends, … Continue reading →

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Non-Ironically Loving The Subway

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Meg

I’ve been spending more time in Brooklyn since I no longer have to go into Manhattan everyday, and it’s been pretty great. I love Brooklyn, and I’ve been enjoying visiting all the hipster coffeeshops and seeing my neighborhood during daylight … Continue reading →

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Alternative Vegan

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Meg

So I’m trying to add more vegetables into my diet, and trying to eat less* processed food, and generally edit my unhealthy habits, for a healthier life. Without doing anything crazy like cutting out coffee or booze, of course. Vegetarian … Continue reading →

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End Credits

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Meg

Wednesday the entire staff of Next Island was let go. Although I knew we weren’t being called to this urgent company meeting so we could pet kittens and eat cupcakes, it is still terribly sad to leave a project I’ve … Continue reading →

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Making Fun Of Southerners, Part 497,862

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Meg

“… and he goes around crying poverty with a Christmas ham under his arm!” Harold finishes the story he’s telling to Roy and me at a Bed-Stuy coffeeshop. “That’s such a Southern phrase,” I say, because really, who says things … Continue reading →

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Murlocs and Dating

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Meg

Turned this up working on my portfolio. Originally written for WomenGamers.com, December 2006 I often wonder if MMORPGs are adding new friends and new activities to our social lives or replacing meaningful interaction with three-letter abbreviations. Are our on-line hours … Continue reading →

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Working As Designed

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Meg

For about a month now, I’ve been taking a game design class through General Assembly. There is so much to learn, many interesting readings, and discussions in response to the readings, and surprisingly complex class projects. We meet Wednesday nights … Continue reading →

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Sunshine Challenged

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Meg

I ended up with my apartment in Bed-Stuy because it was close to the train to my office work, walking distance to Harold and to Roy, and near lots and lots of hipster coffeeshops, but my bedroom happens to have … Continue reading →

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