Today was a day like most others. I woke up shortly before the alarm clock (which was kind of nice since lately my body has decided that 6:30 is perfect time to rise even though Salman Rushdie keeps me up late), ate some Peanut Butter Cheerios while making hate-y faces at Gayle King and apologizing …
Last night I ventured forth from the hidey hole known as Supergenius HQ and appeared in public. It was a very special occasion, the launch party for Dylan Hicks’ novel Boarded Windows. As you may recall the 26-year-old version of me has very smooshy feelings for the music of Dylan Hicks. He was not boring. …
First I joined a CSA. I got Sister #2 and Ben to go halfsies on a half-share, and even with that I’m a little worried that it will be more than I can eat before it goes bad. I’m super excited and I love love love the idea of giving my money to actual people …
One: As I was heading to get a lemon (my local, not-super Target has a few fresh fruits and vegetables) I passed by the birthday party aisle where a woman and a little kid who was probably four or five were shopping. “Does this say happy birthday?” the little kid asked as I passed. “Yes, …
So I bought an iPad. Her name is Beezus. This is why I’m poor. When my taxes weren’t as outrageous as I had estimated they’d be, I promptly went out and spent the money I “saved” on an iPad. Life is short and retirement will be the stuff of Fantasy and SciFi by the time …
Allow me a moment of ridiculous self-indulgence. You’d think 12 years of personal blogging would have provided me enough moments of ridiculous self-indulgence, but I am greedy. And self-indulgent. As you may or may not know, I love my birthday. It’s the one day of the year set aside to celebrate ME! (If you want …
You need only take a look around Supergenius HQ to see that I spent a good portion this weekend doing my taxes. The usual dust and cat hair covered surfaces are now dotted with small slips of paper, random receipts from years past, and the stink of poor economic choices. Speaking of poor economic choices. …
