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Action Figures
My friend Tricia Lupien, who writes and draws the webcomic Swiftriver, has just done the cover for a new book, Action Figures: Issue 1 – Secret Origins (Volume 1) by Michael Bailey. Really proud of you, Tricia! (I just bought … Continue reading
Posted in Chapel Hill
Tagged A Torn Page, Action figures, Chapel Hill, Harold, Massachusetts, Screamland, Swiftriver, Tricia Lupien
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Hyperbole and Exaggeration
So apparently it’s lame to write a post about how much I love the Boston commuter rail. They have wifi now, and even though it’s pretty spotty, playing Facebook games is far superior to driving. Instead I’ll tell you about … Continue reading
Posted in Boston, North Carolina, Raleigh
Tagged Boston, Comics, driving, Eric, Facebook, facebook games, family, games, Massachusetts, Monsoon, North Carolina, Raleigh, Swiftriver
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The Registry of Deeds
The other night, Stick and I went to a wine tasting, where I clarified my life goals. Um. Yes, I suppose that needs an explanation. We stopped in to a wine tasting at a small shop, just another thing I like … Continue reading
Posted in Charlotte, Raleigh
Tagged Massachusetts, milestones, pretending to be an adult, pride and prejudice, Raleigh, Stick, wine
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Swiftriver
I’d like to direct you all to my friend Tricia’s new webcomic, Swiftriver. Swiftriver started a couple months ago, so start with the first comic and follow the story of Bowie Swiftriver. Check it out, leave Tricia a comment or … Continue reading
Voter Registration
Today I called to find out where I go to register to vote (there are voter registration drives all over the place but I always see them when I’m in hurrying to class or to pick up Stick) and I … Continue reading
Posted in North Carolina, Raleigh
Tagged back in the US, election, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Raleigh, reading, Stick, twitter
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Obligatory Election Comments
I really resented the vote-with-your-ovaries movement among Hilary supporters. A woman president would be nice, but I found the idea that women are a cohesive voting group who should all pick Hilary based on gender kind of demeaning. Not entirely … Continue reading
Posted in Raleigh
Tagged China, election, expats, Facebook, lifetime, mail, Massachusetts, my boyfriend, nerd, Raleigh, soapbox, Stick, twitter
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The Pastor’s Daughter
I got my license several years ago in Massachusetts, but it expired while I was in China, and now that I’m home in New Jersey, I’d like to drive legally. Today I spent a couple hours on the phone with … Continue reading
Posted in New Jersey
Tagged China, driving, Eric, mail, Massachusetts, my family is crazy, New Jersey, travel
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Posted in Western Mass
Tagged Chinese life, eHarry Potter, Harry Potter, Massachusetts
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Culture Shock, Girlfriend Shock
Back in Massachusetts, I’m delighted by a paper cup of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee, by having friends in the same time zone and by the stunning realization that in an entire day of repatriation errands and then a dinner with friends, … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Chinese life, coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Massachusetts, mei you, repatriation
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Seventeen Hours Late
Pie2k is a webcomic my old boyfriend Matt writes about a bunch of crazy characters who bear an uncanny resemblance to his college friends. In one strip, a young man called “Miko” is waiting for a visit from his friend … Continue reading