On Guest Op Ed: I Fell For a Blind Girl
I officially like this. Thank you for keeping it alive.
Posted on January 8, 2010 at 9:36 pm
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On Amazing Things I Cannot Find: Taylor Ham
I grew up outside of Philadelphia, and it's around...although easier to find in places such as Delaware County. It's funny you mention OCNJ, my family rented a house there every summer for years. My Grandpa would make us pork roll (Taylor ham) sandwiches for lunch every day at the beach, but NEVER in PA. So I understand the beach nostalgia.
Posted on January 8, 2010 at 7:19 pm
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On A Guide To Richmond, VA, By a Guy Who Lived There from '93 to '97
I join the others on this post that thought they might never see the day that Richmond is featured on The Awl. I went to UR undergrad (class of 2003) and got my MBA from VCU. How's that for a contrast. And I work for Altria (aka Philip Morris)...so I guess I'm pretty Richmond-y by this point. However, I'm a self-loathing Richmonder. I'm not from here orginially, and I'm always thinking about leaving. I agree that it has a totally weird vibe that is makes it hard to see yourself here long-term. Also, the dating scene is awful.
That being said, I live in The Fan (2700 block of Floyd) which makes life here better. And I agree with the Mamma Zu/Edos reco. For a small town, there are some great local restaurants and bars. Buddy's will always have a place in my heart...