Category Archives: Community News
Photo Challenge Day 3: Hands
Tried to get a shot of all the hands in the air cheering on the Carolina Chocolate Drops last night in Memorial Hall, but this shot of the band and their beat boxer, joined by a few other musician friends, … Continue reading
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Happy New Year
by Laura The New Year is almost upon us. I’m not a big fan of resolutions – why should I start 2012 by beating myself up for all the things I could be doing better? We already know we should … Continue reading
Filed under Community News, The Daily Laura
Franklin Street Halloween
by Laura One of the things that Harold most looks forward to each year is checking out the Halloween costumes on Franklin Street. As it turns out, I have married someone who is hugely into parades and festivals and greatly … Continue reading
Filed under Community News, Music & Events
About Town (Almost Fall Edition)
Tracked down the Chirba Chirba truck. So happy that people in the South know what soup dumplings are now! This is major progress. Also glad to see them hanging ’round these parts at the Carrboro Music Festival. Got to love … Continue reading
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9.11
by Laura A few nights ago, I read the New York magazine 9/11 tenth anniversary issue. Not recommended before bedtime if you want to have sweet dreams. Nonetheless, as each piece of that day was dissected and reexamined, I couldn’t … Continue reading
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Here Comes the Story of the Hurricane
by Laura The last time I was in the Triangle area for a serious hurricane warning, the following happened: I failed to understand what was going on and came home to roommates frantically covering up windows with duct tape or … Continue reading
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Fall Fest
by Laura Many of you know that Harold desperately longs to be in college again. This means that attending Fall Fest is always on our calendar, despite being mostly designed to get (actual) new students to sign up for various … Continue reading
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Happy 4th!
by Laura Why, hello, erstwhile blog readers! We’ve just returned from a 4th of July weekend trip to Washington, D.C., because, really, what better place to enjoy the holiday? This will be our only trip to the District this summer, … Continue reading
Filed under Community News, Road Trip!, Tardevil Sports & Fitness
Best of…
by Laura (& Harold, sort of) Yesterday we stopped by Indy Weekly’s Best of the Triangle party, which featured samples and booths from some of the winners. It was a great way to check out new places that we had … Continue reading
Filed under Community News, Restaurants
How Long Until Retirement?
by Laura As the summer has set in, I’m basically turning into an old person, content with exciting activities like an evening walk with the dog. Luckily, the neighborhood has a lovely network of well-maintained walking & biking paths, making … Continue reading
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