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Subway Etiquette

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Meg

Sometimes I wonder about subway etiquette. The other day I was on a train and noticed a man wearing an Autobots T-shirt. I poked Harold, with an attempt at subtlety, and pointed out the real-life counterpart to a Hasbro virtual-goods … Continue reading →

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This American Life

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Meg

Listening to This American Life is usually a solitary activity.  I started listening to TAL regularly when I lived in North Carolina, and I was convinced that Ira Glass was sending dispatches from the urban world directly to me (and … 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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Kuala Lumpur

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Meg

The following is probably only funny to my college friends, but it proves that I’m not the only one who waits years for the perfect chance to say something ridiculous. Eric does too! Meg: Remember when you poured iced tea … Continue reading →

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Irish Cream Latte

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Meg

Harold: …then we’ll go once you’ve finished your coffee, James Joyce. Meg: What did you just call me? Harold: James Joyce. Because of your Irish cream latte. Meg: Oh, thank goodness! I thought you meant because I write long and … Continue reading →

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Spiderman’s Villians

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Meg

My sister came down from Boston to crash with me for a couple nights, while she visited the labs at NYU and met more professors and researchers. She had a lot to do in a short visit, but she had … Continue reading →

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Walking Back

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Meg

Harold’s been offered a job out of NYC and we were at a coffeeshop midway between our apartments, talking about it — Oh, sorry! I might not have expressly stated that where Harold lives and works has a direct impact … Continue reading →

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Internet Trendsettr

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Meg

Harold, Chip and I went to a talk at The Yard, and then walked over to a nearby hipster spot for red wine. (Oh, and food.) We were, of course, talking shop. My friend Chip thinks in URLs and apps.  … Continue reading →

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Comic Book Men

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Meg

The other night, Harold wanted to give Comic Book Men a try.  As far as I can tell, this show is about the staff of a New Jersey comic book shop, who make nerd culture jokes and dick jokes. There … Continue reading →

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Herpetology

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Meg

I’m on the phone with Eric and I ask him to tell Kristine, his sister and my old roommate, that I made use of some of her herpetology background while in Florida. “Oh?” Eric said, jumping to the immediate Hoffmann … Continue reading →

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