Dads, fathers, and sons sound off
Even the most diligent can get sucked in by marketing
Sept. 22, 2009 1 Comment
It was an innocent errand, a friend and I were wandering the grocery store looking for two specific items.‚ I had spent a good 20 minutes doing laps through every aisle, carrying a cantaloupe in my hands, looking for this item.‚ I know that grocery stores are designed such that customers spend as much time [...]
Denmark is a pack of dogs
Sept. 15, 2009 Leave a Comment
If you have never heard of The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, and you love a good long immersion in a book, stop reading this blog right now and go pick up the book.‚ Don’t be deterred by the Oprah sticker on the front.‚ Those come right off, and sometimes even Oprah has good taste. Anne [...]
Hello my name is Carly Rose and I am addicted to texting
March 17, 2009 1 Comment
I realized I was addicted to texting when I grabbed lunch at Panera. I traipsed over to the soda dispenser. I don’t usually drink soda, so I couldn’t decide between Pepsi and Dr. Pepper. Naturally, I sought the opinion of my best friend, Nichole. How did I, a 26-year-old graduate student, who has lived on [...]