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Archive for January, 2010


Getting Married?

Posted on 1/29/2010 at 1:24:25 PM

I’m not, but when I do and if you are, here’s one phenomenal way to remember your Big Day!

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I hate the leaving home part of moving to a new (old) city

Posted on 1/28/2010 at 9:14:23 AM

In a few hours, I’ll be on a plane from Chicago to Washington, DC. In a few days, I’ll be moving into my new apartment in Eastern Market with four other John Jay girls for the next three months – and then starting my internship with Americans United for Life (AUL) one day later! I’m [...]

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Censorship: Alive and Kicking in 2010?

Posted on 1/27/2010 at 3:02:42 PM

This is probably the most I’ll ever say in my life about anything even remotely related to the Super Bowl, or football games in general, so feel free to savor this moment. If you haven’t heard about the recent uproar over Focus on the Family’s Super Bowl ad featuring Tim Tebow, read this and watch [...]

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Welcome to Virginia Law!

Posted on 1/27/2010 at 10:09:12 AM

I just received confirmation this week that the University of Virginia School of Law (www.law.virginia.edu) has officially re-admitted me after my year of deferment and I am set to enroll this coming Fall of 2010 as a member of the Class of 2013. I’m very excited and, of course, nervous. I’m sure the next 8 [...]

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A little more Mary in my wardrobe

Posted on 1/26/2010 at 10:59:14 AM

Yesterday, I got my belated Christmas present from my grandparents: These lovely boots – my first pair EVER! – have brought me a little closer to Mary because one of the staple items in her professional wardrobe is a pair of knee-high dress boots. She actually has at least 3 pairs that I counted (black, [...]

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if you’re looking for some fun this weekend…

Posted on 1/23/2010 at 1:19:42 AM

…try watching the very first episode of The Mary Tyler Moore Show on Hulu! And if you enjoy that one, you’ll love the seventh episode.

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Meet Sara Groves

Posted on 1/22/2010 at 7:59:48 PM

I am long on staying I am slow to leave Especially when it comes to you my friend You have taught me to slow down And to prop up my feet It’s the fine art of being who I am And I can’t figure out Why you want me around I’m not the smartest person [...]

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Meet Mary, my blog muse

Posted on 1/22/2010 at 2:00:04 PM

You may never have seen or even remember the popular 1970s TV sitcom “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” starring, of course, Mary Tyler Moore. But maybe you’ve run across the iconic photo of Mary tossing her hat in the air while standing in the middle of the street with a huge smile and a look [...]

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