admin | August 31, 2009
Free verse by Lisa, age 46 Red touch black, Friend of Jack Red touch yellow, Grab the pretty snake With your bare hands. Show it off to your wife And son And whatever neighbors happen to Wander by. Have the nerve to look Surprised when it twists its Pretty head around and Bites your hand. [...]
admin | August 29, 2009
admin | August 28, 2009
Lauren Bacall is on Twitter. And she hated Twilight as much as I did! And she’s so un-frickin-believably cool!! *falls in love all over again*
admin | August 25, 2009
Two, actually, courtesy of Stevil – Equal time for the ladies –
admin | August 21, 2009
While sorting through my LPs for the yard sale, I stumbled across a single for a song I had completely forgotten existed.
admin | August 18, 2009
I’m prepping for a massive yard sale this weekend (I sincerely hope we don’t get rained out by whatever’s left of Ana) and oh dear lord the stuff I’ve got piled up makes me tired just looking at it. Stupid packrat genes. What’s In My Head Today? Today’s quote – “Well, I’m a packrat. I [...]
admin | August 15, 2009
In other news, first Bucs pre-season game tonight. I wish I could work up some enthusiasm. What’s In My Head Today? Not! Brian and Not! Curt Today’s quote – “I will honor your spine with a walk across it. Down, peasant.”
admin | August 14, 2009
Most of you probably don’t have the first clue who John Quade was, but in our house, he was Legend. Mr. Quade was a character actor who had a long and varied career, generally playing heavies, and those right convincingly. Our family had an ongoing debate about who was more ugly/intimidating in a role, Mr. [...]
admin | August 13, 2009
Today is the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Charlie, which led to some excitement around here. Today is also the 110th anniversary of the day Alfred Hitchcock entered the world. (And also the 78th anniversary of the day William Goldman got here.) And this week marks the 10th anniversary of the release of The Iron Giant. [...]
admin | August 12, 2009
Thanks to everyone for their hoots and hollers yesterday. Shortly after learning of my approved status, I made the following phone call to the current place. Perky Office Girl: We’ve been trying to reach you! I wanted to schedule a walk-through of your apartment, so we can get you some new appliances! Me: There’s no [...]
