Monthly Archives: October 2009

Shake It

Posted on October 28, 2009 by mego

My friend Jen just got engaged (!) to her boyfriend of four years.  They having a small wedding in Mexico and I’m hoping I’ll be able to make it.  Jen and I got together yesterday, and when I offered to … Continue reading →

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Nothing Gold Can Stay

Posted on October 26, 2009 by mego

My friend Abby referred me to this poem, which seems fitting right now: Nothing Gold Can Stay by Robert Frost Nature’s first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf’s a flower; But only so an hour. … Continue reading →

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Swine Flu

Posted on October 13, 2009 by mego

Things I did not know about Swine Flu until last week: It is basically the flu but a little bit worse, in most cases. If you get it, you most likely will not be tested for it, because no doctor’s … Continue reading →

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Weed Does Not Count as “Healthcare”

Posted on October 8, 2009 by mego

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Slim Thug Feels the Recession www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Ron Paul Interview

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High Holidays

Posted on October 7, 2009 by mego

I’ve mentioned before how my mom taught me to celebrate the Jewish New Year by doing Tashlich and celebrating change and fresh starts. This year, I may have outdone myself. Aside from the national change I wished for eleven months … Continue reading →

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Wordle

Posted on October 5, 2009 by mego

A good family friend sends out a daily photo-a-day email that occasionally includes poems, links and quotes. Yesterday he sent an email with a link to Wordle, a program created by Jonathan Feinberg (who has some other pretty awesome things … Continue reading →

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