Monthly Archives: July 2006

I just wanted to say I’ve been really obsessed lately with listening to Pinkerton by Weezer. And learning that it’s based on Madame Butterfly and that Rivers Cuomo pretty much hates it now and rarely plays songs from it in … Continue reading →

I thought the conference was very well-organized, which is great because it was only its second year. There was never a time when I thought, “Boy, someone sure didn’t think of this.” The hotel was really nice and so was … Continue reading →

More than once this weekend, Megan and I have both said that if we weren’t speaking at this conference, we would not be here. This doesn’t mean I think it’s a bad conference, it just might not be the best … Continue reading →

So, the talk, what I’ve been half dreading and half looking forward to for months, is over. I feel like for a first time speaker I did okay, but not great. We had some good questions, but we started 30 … Continue reading →

I hate flying. I mean really, I hate it. I’m not scared, I don’t freak out—it’s just miserable. You’re in this tiny little seat for several hours, it’s sometimes bumpy and sometimes loud, and the air pressure… ugh, that’s the … Continue reading →

In the past six months or so I’d say, all of my trips to Old Navy turn out to be huge disappointments, almost solely because the store is basically a barren wasteland. Their website leads you to believe they have … Continue reading →

No groups larger than foursomes, please! Six stroke limit per hole. … Stay on fairways and walkways. No leisurely swims in the lagoon! … No free game while playing on a free game pass.

I decided to do laundry tonight, but unfortunately I only had enough money for a dry but no wash. When I need quarters after normal banking hours, I just usually run over to Wal-mart and trade in a ten spot. … Continue reading →

Am I the only person who isn’t really affected by this crazy heat? I mean, I know it’s hot, I see the weather reports and whatnot, and I think, “Yeah, well, it’s summer.” Maybe it’s because I spend most of … Continue reading →

… is Men’s Health. Now, I know what you’re saying: “But Maura, Men’s Health is for men! Also, all they ever talk about is how to get six-pack abs!” Okay, well, you’ve got me there, on both counts. They are … Continue reading →