Category Archives: Stuff I Love

Not-So-Simple Syrup

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Widget

As of late (the past week), I’ve become enthralled with the idea of simple syrup. It’s basically nothing but a combination of sugar and water, heated until the sugar dissolves in the water and then cooled. I talked a little … Continue reading →

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Wading into the stream…

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Widget

So, today is less of a coherent blog post, and more just small vignettes about random things I’ve been thinking about. Consider this like a dip into my stream of consciousness, which in turn, is like that creepy tunnel from … Continue reading →

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Better Living Through Chemistry

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Widget

Sometime in 2004, I was incredibly depressed. Long distance girlfriend, lonely, grades slipping, and I couldn’t seem to find any energy to work or even enjoy my free time. After struggling with this for a long while, I finally gave … Continue reading →

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What Coco Taught Me

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Widget

In case you didn’t catch it, Conan O’Brien gave the commencement address at my undergrad, Dartmouth College. It was a hilarious speech, which threw a few good-natured barbs at the administration, Dartmouth life, and the Ivy League (“Brown, of course, … Continue reading →

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Brand Spankin’ New

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Widget

As I lamented the other day, my laptop was on its last legs. It was making noises, being depressed, and asking for a priest. That kind of thing doesn’t pass muster with me, especially in that I’m sort of, kind … Continue reading →

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Laptop Resurrection

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Widget

Those of you that know me well know how tied I am to my laptop. Even though it’s a bit unwieldy, I manage to lug it around most everywhere I go. Back when I purchased it (read: when I purchased … Continue reading →

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Eurovision Song Contest 2011

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Widget

In my last update, I mentioned that we’d had a Eurovision party, and I’m pretty sure some of your are like, what? Eurovision? Is that some sort of European Parliament? Does it involve a Prime Minister and some naked wrestling, … Continue reading →

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Reeds: My Bane

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Widget

Bassoonists can sit this one out. You already know what I’m talking about, and you don’t need to hear one more person complain about not having enough/the right kind of/that magical reed that will save you, make you sound like … Continue reading →

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A Break in the Silence

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Widget

I’ve been quiet lately (probably to the enjoyment of your Facebook feeds). I’m not entirely sure why – I’m not necessarily bored with blogging yet. I’ve got tons of feedback, reconnected with some friends who I haven’t talk to in … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Night Rage

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Widget

I remember back, just a few years ago, the days of the week were divided into the days of “rage” – that is, how likely someone it was that someone was going to be partying on that night. It went … Continue reading →

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