Author Archives: mego

On the Lam

Posted on November 30, 2011 by mego

The University of Washington police department has an alert system that sends text messages and emails to student and staff when there’s any sort of safety concern on or near campus.  Today, they sent this message: UW Alert – Seattle: … Continue reading →

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Seamus

Posted on November 9, 2011 by mego

I have attempted to write this post at least ten times in the last month, and have written pages and pages of thoughts and drafts, but nothing seemed right.  Then my friend Michelle let me know exactly what to do, … Continue reading →

Posted in Deep Thoughts | 7 Comments

My Mom, the Sportsfan

Posted on May 15, 2011 by mego

My mom has never really liked watching TV, but she’s really started getting into basketball (both college and NBA) in the past few years.  I love it.  Especially during times like the playoffs when she gets really fired up and … Continue reading →

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The end of a terror

Posted on May 2, 2011 by mego

Twenty-four hours after I heard about Osama bin Laden’s death, there are only two things I’m sure of: 1. I don’t know how I feel. 2. However you feel is the right way for you to feel. I’ve read and … Continue reading →

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Open Adoption

Posted on April 17, 2011 by mego

It seemed only natural that I would follow my post on Planned Parenthood with a post about parenthood. My friend Michelle is one of the most amazing people I know, and she introduced me to Weather (who apparently has a … Continue reading →

Posted in Sweet Home Montana | 2 Comments

The Real Meaning of Compassion

Posted on April 14, 2011 by mego

Dear Glenn Beck, I am not a regular listener (or viewer) of yours, but a recording of one of your recent shows was brought to my attention this week. On Monday, you responded to a recent monologue by Lawrence O’Donnell … Continue reading →

Posted in Bleeding-Heart Liberal, Deep Thoughts | 4 Comments

Jon Kyl, this is what 3% looks like

Posted on April 14, 2011 by mego

Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl (R-AZ) recently stood on the Senate floor and stated that abortions are “well over 90% of what Planned Parenthood does.” In reality, abortions only make up about 3% of the health and reproductive services Planned Parenthood provides. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bleeding-Heart Liberal | 3 Comments

Twenty-Eight

Posted on March 2, 2011 by mego

On this kind of cool date (3/2/11), I turn 28 years old. Somehow, this birthday feels like it snuck up on me. Normally I’m planning a party way in advance and thinking about what I want to do to celebrate, … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me | 10 Comments

What’s Great About Iowa

Posted on February 16, 2011 by mego

Although I’ve never been there, these two videos have really made me love the state of Iowa: They are also a good reminder that one law doesn’t speak for everyone.

Posted in Bleeding-Heart Liberal, MeTube | 4 Comments

Little Bens

Posted on February 7, 2011 by mego

Yesterday, on our way to a Super Bowl party… Mego: Who are you rooting for? Galen: I think I’m going for Green Bay, since they have two former Cal players on their team. You? M: That makes sense. I don’t … Continue reading →

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