It’s happened to the best of us. I’ve heard stories of cell phones in back-pockets getting dumped in public toilets (ewwwww) or of people accidentally knocking purses into fountains or the ever amusing “throw your friend in the swimming pool
Pants 3: Anna 0
So let me preface this by saying that I have been unemployed since September, and as such Laundry Duties are usually mine. The scene this morning, around 8am: SSH: “I have no pants.” Me: “No pants? But I did laundry
Go Fly a Kite
It’s funny the little things that remind you of other things. Right now my neighbor and his three kids are in our cul-de-sac, running around with an octopus kite. The sound of giggling and flip-flops is wafting in through my
How I Write
In 10 simple steps, my creative process for blogging and writing short stories: Step 1 – Have an idea. Possibly mine said idea out of twitter, emails, conversations, comments, or creative friends Step 2 – Start writing something. Be unhappy
Basic Baked Porkchops
This is one of those “variable” recipes – the basic ingredients (center cut porkchops, onions, canned tomatoes) stay the same, but the spices and side dishes are pretty infinitely variable. It’s good, simple, hearty food that isn’t fussy and is
Constellations – Let’s Play Connect the Dots
(I apologize to anyone who is not expecting political talk on this blog. I rarely go there, and if you hate me for it, you can pretend this post doesn’t exist. 🙂 ) Let me start this off by saying
Sticky Notes
I am a self-confessed sticky notes addict. I love them. I have them in multiple sizes and colors. (I even have some 12”x12” ones. Yes. one foot square) I use them to remember stuff, to overwrite things in my planner,
Soundtrack for a 300 Mile Drive
Soundtrack to Waking Ned Divine Soundtrack to Chicago (film, not original cast) Count Basie – Lil’ Ol’ Groovemaker Soundtrack to Mr. and Mrs. Smith Norte de Havana – demo CD Buena Vista Social Club – Buena Vista Social Club Wayne
1 jan 2010
My feedreader tells me that today means something. It means a new beginning, a new year, a new end to the date on the checks I write every month, at least 17 of which I will screw up before March,
Vehicular Orchestration
Some people sing in their cars. I conduct orchestras with the music on full blast. (Nothing like a little Stravinsky to get weird looks from the car full of guys next to you at the stop light.) I should not,