Stephen Mejias

The Word I Was Looking For

Stephen Mejias Apr 04, 2006 First Published: Apr 04, 2006

in stinct n. 1. An inner pattern of behavior that is not learned and results in complex animal responses such as building of nests and nursing of young. 2. A powerful motivation or impulse. 3. A natural capability or aptitude.

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A Crimson Bird Flying

Stephen Mejias Apr 03, 2006 First Published: Apr 03, 2006

Bottom of the 2nd, no score. Tom Glavine better gain some control. The walks are going to hurt.

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That Bitch-Goddess, Success

Stephen Mejias Mar 31, 2006 First Published: Mar 31, 2006

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Light and Airy

Stephen Mejias Mar 30, 2006 First Published: Mar 30, 2006

"Guess what."

"What?"

"Chicken-butt."

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Professor Plum in the Billiards Room with a Candlestick

Stephen Mejias Mar 29, 2006 First Published: Mar 29, 2006

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Of Matter into Energy

Stephen Mejias Mar 28, 2006 First Published: Mar 28, 2006

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Confess and Teach

Stephen Mejias Mar 24, 2006 First Published: Mar 24, 2006

The doctor never called back. Maybe tomorrow. Nevertheless, I do feel a bit better. My head still hurts and my throat is still sore, but I've got more energy than I had all week. I picked up the tissues, came to terms with the tea, washed the dishes, and found the energy to set the Moscode aside for now and reinstate the Musical Fidelity A3.5 integrated.

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Blood Work

Stephen Mejias Mar 23, 2006 First Published: Mar 23, 2006

Signs of sickness, with a scent like ennui, all over the apartment: dirtied tissues tossed to the floor, the many jilted cups of tea, unfinished this, unwashed that, empty cans of soup, the pale and quiet Moscode.

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Sick

Stephen Mejias Mar 22, 2006 First Published: Mar 22, 2006

I'm sick. About as sick as I've ever been. Come to think of it, I haven't really been well since I came down with the flu at CES. I've been fighting something ever since. And today, it knocked me out. Fever, chills, pain all throughout my body, an excruciating headache.

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Imposter

Stephen Mejias Mar 21, 2006 First Published: Mar 21, 2006

Today I received an e-mail from one of my favorite hi-fi sales managers. These are the guys who help me collect pricing and dealer data, images to accompany our reviews, and other behind-the-scenes stuff.