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The Accidental Professor

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When I was a little kid and we went to the beach, I always had this strange and terrifying and utterly disorienting moment where I’d think to myself this is our first day at the beach; we have four more days at the beach, and then this vacation is over.  That sentence, I now realize, … Continue reading »

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Radio Free Gertrude

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In which Emma writes about why it’s really hard for her to not bring up the formal wear store Frills and Fancies in every conversation, and also talks about her cats, duh. Continue reading »

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“And on the radio you hear ‘November Rain;’ that solo’s awful long, but it’s got a good refrain.”*

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In which I announce the fact that I’m going to be on the radio tomorrow and talk about how awful the weather is today, which may or may not also happen tomorrow on the radio. Continue reading »

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Things 20/20 Has Made Me Fear

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In which Emma tries something different by offering an important list. Continue reading »

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When Life Throws Lemons At Your Face, Smash Those Bastards Up And Make A Cocktail

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In which Emma uses a curse word in the title of her blog entry, which will probably make her mother use her middle name. Continue reading »

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Dr. Strangedrugs, Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying Because I Forgot About What I Was Worrying About (Part Three)

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In which I finally kind of finish up the whole Neurontin story. Kind of. Also I make two very important clarifications, one of which is about bongos. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Forty-Eight

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In which Emma somehow manages to provide spoilers for her own damn blog. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Forty-Five

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In which Emma gets all festive and glittery. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Forty-Three

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A belated but grateful photo recap. Continue reading »

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That Was The Week That Was: Week Forty-Two

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In which Emma combines Instagram, poetry, and general misanthropy in an attempt to make the most obnoxious blog entry ever. Continue reading »