Category Archives: About Me

80′s Galore

Posted on November 24, 2009 by mego

It all started a couple weeks ago, when I got an email from my stepdad.  He works for a company that employs mostly men and their work involves fairly physical (and skilled) labor.  Apparently every year employees can do peer … Continue reading →

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Brunette?

Posted on November 20, 2009 by mego

This is a fun test. First, find a friend who likes to be right.  Preferably one who also likes making fun of you. Take that person with you in a public place and find someone there who you think has … Continue reading →

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What’s a “simmer?”

Posted on November 19, 2009 by mego

My high school Calculus teacher, Mrs. Burrell, once said to me, “When I watch Emeril and he’s cooking something, he’ll just throw in the last ingredient and say ‘BAM!’ and all of a sudden it’s delicious. When I try to … Continue reading →

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Growing Up So Fast

Posted on November 5, 2009 by mego

I knew this was going to happen. I tried to play tough when I moved into my own apartment… I did pretty well, too.  I learned to take out the trash regularly, I changed lightbulbs… I’m learning to deal with … 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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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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Winds of Change

Posted on July 9, 2009 by mego

It seems counter intuitive, but it’s easier to blog when there aren’t any big things going on in your life. At least that’s been true for me. When life is normal, I can write about the new Kelly Clarkson album … Continue reading →

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On Growing Up…

Posted on April 17, 2009 by mego

I was getting my hair cut last week when my stylist, Daniel, said, out of the blue, “Do you feel like a grown-up?” Now, I think of Daniel as an adult. He didn’t go to college (which in my mind … Continue reading →

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Working it out

Posted on April 12, 2009 by mego

I have been in DESPERATE need of a workout routine lately. My energy levels have been low and work has been stressing me out – both of which can be cured (or at least ameliorated) by a little cardio. But … Continue reading →

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