Category Archives: Creating Connections

My Loss is My Gain

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Morgan

Everyone loses stuff.  For starters, you probably lost a good handful of hair today. No?  Your wallet perhaps?  Gosh I hope not.  Losing your wallet is probably one of the worst things to lose, right? Well I’m sure you lost … Continue reading →

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Amalgamation: a story.

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Morgan

“I’m leaving.” “Hmm?”, I replied.  “Where are you going?”  I feigned obliviousness.  It’s a defense mechanism built out of hope that I was quite adept at using. “No.  I mean I’m leaving”, she said. When you walk into the surf … Continue reading →

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Valentine Pub Crawl

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Morgan

Just in time for Valentine’s day, I submit to you, worthy readers, a valentine pub crawl.  Except instead of crawling pubs, I’m gonna crawl countries.  And instead of sampling libations*, I’m gonna swirl words of love around my palate in … Continue reading →

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Spreadin’ the blog love

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Morgan

My fellow bloggers have truly been outdoing themselves lately.  So I thought I’d just give a shout out to some great stuff they’ve been writing lately.  Hey, Valentine’s Day is coming, right?  What better way to spread some blogger on … Continue reading →

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I can haz grace!

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Morgan

Hallo interwebs!  A little Morgan history: I once tripped over the same spot in the sidewalk three times in a row.  And by once, I mean last week.  And when I say in a row, I mean I went to … Continue reading →

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Remember, remember, the 4th of November

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Morgan

On November 4th, America decided to give one of the hardest jobs in the world to this guy.  There were parties.  And speeches.  Lots of warm fuzzies to be had.  I partied pretty hard along with everyone.  (not as hard … Continue reading →

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House cleaning

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Morgan

This is a post about cleaning house. Not like, you know, vaccuuming and mopping and dusting, although that is where it starts; more like cleaning out all the random thoughts and stuff lingering around in my head that I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Hebrew 101, or How to Survive Hanging Out with Crazy Israelis

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Morgan

The next time you find yourself and/or your time appropriated by crazy Israeli friends, here are a few handy tips to keep in mind.  Hanging out with Israelis is NOT for the faint of heart.  There is a whole host of … Continue reading →

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eTown PDX, or How I Nearly Got Ejected From the Schnitz.

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Morgan

If you know me, you know that my personal muse is Sarah McLachlan.  I regularly abase myself at her feet and quiver with inspiration and yes, lust.  Figuratively speaking, of course.  Oh if only…  Seriously, to my knowledge I have been … Continue reading →

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I <3 Portland

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Morgan

I love this town called Portland a heckuva lot.  So, in honour of the upcoming 18th anniversary of my arrival in this great town, I thought I’d toss out a list of five things I love about Portland.  I know, … Continue reading →

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