Monthly Archives: December 2010

2010: Wrong in All the Right Ways

If someone had told me in January that 2010 was going to turn out the way it did, I probably would have burst out crying…in fact, I’m pretty sure someone (or several people) did try to tell me this, and … Continue reading

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NoMad Blog: The Top Posts of 2010

Year-end countdowns – yay! You gotta love them. And while this blog hasn’t exactly been around an entire year, we’ve covered some serious ground in the past 10 months. From live-blogging the NCAA men’s basketball tournament to skydiving to weddings … Continue reading

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Go Army, Beat SMU!

The last time the Army football team was in a bowl game, I was stuck in Newark airport trying to get a flight to Shreveport, Louisiana. It was the Poulan Weed-Eater Independence Bowl, and Army lost to Auburn by a … Continue reading

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What to Make of Pajama Jeans

It’s clear that the cultural phenomenon of 2011 just may be Pajama Jeans. They are “stylish, sexy, soft and comfortable,” and are currently vying for next year’s Snuggie status. But I just don’t know what to make of them. So … Continue reading

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In Other News, the Hudson Valley Looks Gorgeous

Jeanie hates when I take pictures while I’m driving, so I had to get all my photography in on my train rides to and from the City. Sometimes living in the country has its perks.

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Straight Blizzard-ing

I’ve learned about myself today that I will never be a hermit/shut-in. The East Coast is currently covered in white and I’ve been held captive in my parents’ house watching the snow come down all. day. long. So far today … Continue reading

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Merry Freakin’ Christmas

Once again, Christmas has come and gone, and while I did get some pretty awesome presents, they weren’t as good as the time I got to spend with friends and family. So sappy, I know. The 23rd brought lunch in … Continue reading

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The Greatest Christmas Present Ever

During the winter of my sophomore year of college I came home from basketball practice crying, only to find this little fella sitting on my laptop keyboard. And I’ve loved him ever since. He’s topped several Christmas trees and brought … Continue reading

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Kids Say the Darndest Things: Letters to Santa

Kids these days are much smarter than they used to be. When I was little, my letters to Santa consisted of me listing everything I wanted that year (from one of those dolls whose hair changes color under water to … Continue reading

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Clips with Coach: DRAGONS SLAY CARDINALS

Huge upset in College Basketball last week that did not receive its just do, and this blog is intended to rectify that – or as Sarah Palin would say, “refudiate” it. Nothing wrong with a new coinage every now and … Continue reading

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