Tag Archives: Stick

Geek Jack-O-Lanterns

Posted on November 1, 2008 by Meg

This Weburbanist list of geek pumpkins includes a Death Star jack-o-lantern, Mario, and ends with Stick and my classics pumpkins from 2004!!!  The photos of really artistic carvings make my Minoan octopus and Stick’s Greek helmet look not-so-good, but we … Continue reading →

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Goldfish

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Meg

“Have you seen my phone?” Stick asked me as we were getting ready to leave this morning. “I can’t find it anywhere.” “No.” I said. We looked around the apartment, while Stick mumbled incoherently about having it just a moment … Continue reading →

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Soul Gems

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Meg

Note: As you read this post, please imagine Stick shouting “Trickertreat!” every few minutes in the background. I saw this over on Suburban Turmoil, aptly titled  “Best. News Release. Ever.” Monster Mash Singer’s Daughter Turns His Cremated Remains into a … Continue reading →

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Swedish Fish

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Meg

According to Stick, it’s ok to eat all the Halloween candy if he says “Trick or treat” while doing so. I wonder if I should buy a second bag so our real trick-or-treaters can have some.

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Everyday Expressions

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Meg

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 →

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Legally Southern

Posted on October 15, 2008 by Meg

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 →

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A Different Lens

Posted on October 13, 2008 by Meg

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 →

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Sabado Gigante

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Meg

Hey, anyone want to see Stick proposing to me on Spanish TV?

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Getting Older

Posted on October 6, 2008 by Meg

Stick: … and we should get some coasters. Meg: I don’t think we’re really coaster people. Stick: Yes, but I’d like to be.

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Voter Registration

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Meg

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 →

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