Category Archives: Deep Thoughts

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 →

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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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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 →

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Liberty Scanners

Posted on November 27, 2010 by mego

“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.” – Benjamin Franklin I don’t believe I have all the information about the new TSA body scanners, although I have read quite … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on November 25, 2010 by mego

This year, I was going to do one of my annual photo collages, but some things are easier put into words. I am grateful for: The people who started as my coworkers and became some of my closest friends. Homemade … Continue reading →

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Science Cheerleaders

Posted on November 24, 2010 by mego

My friend Bonnie shared this article the other day about “Science Cheerleaders,” a group of former and current professional NFL and NBA cheerleaders who are also scientists and engineers.  They recently performed at the U.S. Science and Engineering Festival to encourage … Continue reading →

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Karma

Posted on November 9, 2010 by mego

Recently, for various reasons, I’ve been thinking a lot about middle school.  Middle school was an awful time for me – as I imagine it is for many kids.  Girls in the 12-14 age range reach a level of horribleness … Continue reading →

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An Irish Woman

Posted on July 1, 2010 by mego

One of my mom’s most adorable habits is the saving and mailing of clippings. Anytime she finds an article, a comic, a quote or a photo that makes her think of someone, she cuts it out and sends it to … Continue reading →

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Talkin’ ‘Bout My Generation

Posted on May 23, 2010 by mego

Over the past year or so, I have heard my generation (Generation Y, the Millennial Generation, whatever you want to call it) characterized in many ways.  We are the generation who: Expects an award just for showing up Is incapable … Continue reading →

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My Life Story in Six Words

Posted on May 11, 2010 by mego

I once got an email forward (don’t you love it when people forward you things so you, personally, can delete them?) saying that Ernest Hemingway once wrote a fictional story in six words: “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” The … Continue reading →

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