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Anecdotes

Gel No

“Want some?” “No thanks. I’ve sworn off antibacterial hand gel.” “Why?” “I met this dude who researches infectious diseases,…

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Vacation

While working on a taxing project for my graduate program. “I have so many projects that are already due…

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Art Appreciation

Overheard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. “I don’t get it.” “What’s not to get?” “Why is this art?…

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Jury Duty

Part of my jury selection questioning today. “So you’re from Bolivia…Boliv…” “Bolivar, Missouri.” “Near St. Louis?” “Not really. It’s…

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On Giving Birth

“I’ve heard that publishing a book is like giving birth. Is that true?” “Well, I haven’t given birth yet,…

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Welcome Home

  To the fit young man with big dangly earrings and a tiny striped tank who was ranting on…

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Documenting History

“Oh!” I said, pointing to a phone booth partially hidden by a bush. “That one’s extra cool because it’s camouflaged.”…

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180 Seconds

It can sometimes take awhile to feel at home in a new place, particularly when the place is an…