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Claire Miccio

This Is Not a Eulogy

This is an appreciation. Our friend, writer, editor, and teacher LESLIE HARPOLD recently died. A memorial for a woman who was difficult to describe—and who couldn’t stand sentimental bullshit. (Profiles | December 18, 2006)

The Vanishing Date

Halloween: time for stories of headless horsemen, escaped psychos with hooks for hands, and ghosts other than the white-sheet variety. But the same stories year after year can get a little dull. THE WRITERS retell a scary tale. (Spoofs & Satire | October 31, 2006)

Auld Lang Syne

Experts answer what they know. The Non-Expert answers anything—though some problems are so big, so perennial, that even the Non-Expert can’t tackle them alone. Edited by Intern BETH MILTON, six writers offer ways to avoid being kissless on New Year’s Eve. (The Non-Expert | December 23, 2005)

The Non-Expert: People Watcher

Experts answer what they know. The Non-Expert answers anything. This week CLAIRE MICCIO helps a college student out of her end-of-school doledrums by suggesting a hobby both interesting and adventurous, but that sometimes skirts the wrong side of the law. (How To | January 7, 2005)

Letters from Edinburgh: Return to Sender

In the final installment of her letters from Scotland, Claire Miccio, who lived in Edinburgh for a year, returns home with a heart full of remembrance for the experiences she’s had, as well as for friends she’s made in her time abroad. (Personalities | June 24, 2004)

Letters from Edinburgh: A Day at the Races

In the eighth installment of her letters from Scotland, Claire Miccio, who is living in Edinburgh for a year, blissfully listens to a talking head, then turns around and runs for her life. (Personalities | May 28, 2004)

Letters from Edinburgh: Bulgarian Rhapsody

In the seventh installment of her letters from Scotland, Claire Miccio, who is living in Edinburgh for a year, jets to Sofia to meet a friend, explores the city in all its relative weirdness, and learns to speak, or at least gesture, a new language. (Personalities | April 22, 2004)

Letters from Edinburgh: Term Break Fashion

In the sixth installment of her letters from Scotland, Claire Miccio, who is living in Edinburgh for a year, considers the weather on her term break, then jaunts down to London and attends an alternative fashion show. (Personalities | March 31, 2004)

Letters from Edinburgh: Lazy Sunday Afternoon

In the fifth installment of her letters from Scotland, Claire Miccio, who is living in Edinburgh for a year, settles into a routine abroad, learns from a friend how she needs to break away from the everyday, then does her Sunday shopping. (Personalities | March 9, 2004)

Letters from Edinburgh: A Calm Uncharacteristic

In the fourth installment of her letters from Scotland, Claire Miccio, who is living in Edinburgh for a year, visits Italy, where she marvels at people and architecture, and can never seem to elude those church bells. (Personalities | January 28, 2004)

Letters from Edinburgh: London Calling

In the third installment of her letters from Scotland, Claire Miccio, who is living in Edinburgh for a year, visits London, where she fights crowds and considers looting the British Museum. (Personalities | January 6, 2004)

Letters from Edinburgh: Quick Change Terrain

In the second installment of her letters from Scotland, Claire Miccio, who is living in Edinburgh for a year, watches Neighbors, hits the Highlands, and meets the most helpful shaggy dog in Scotland. (Personalities | November 20, 2003)

Letters from Edinburgh: Colorful Lullabies

In the first of her series of letters from Scotland, Claire Miccio, who is living in Edinburgh for a year, moves into her flat, learns the Scottish hoedown, and goes on a countryside jaunt that turns out to be anything but Withnail & I. (Personalities | October 16, 2003)


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