by Mir | Dec 14, 2006 | My name is Grumplestiltskin
Continuing in their fine tradition of tackling my internet problems with alacrity, today TWO cable repair trucks showed up in my driveway. I was thrilled! I mean, I’m not really clear on why Comcast would be utilizing the buddy system (unless it’s a safety...
by Mir | Dec 13, 2006 | Haven't been hit by lightning yet!, The Year of Living Changerously, What do I do all day?
So I’ve talked to a few realtors, and today I had the great big Measure Things And Sit Down And Talk About It meeting with the person who I’ll probably have list the house next year. I like him. I get a friendly, honest, capable vibe off of him. And...
by Mir | Dec 12, 2006 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony
My daughter’s class is doing their Famous People Project, and each child has to choose a famous figure in history. They then write reports on their subjects, and—on the specified day—dress up as the person they’re featuring and give an oral...
by Mir | Dec 12, 2006 | What do I do all day?
Well, there’s good news and there’s bad news. The bad news is that I am incapable of eating a cinnamon crunch bagel right now, as I seem to only be commanding about half of my mouth and approximately one-quarter of my upper lip. The good news is that my...
by Mir | Dec 12, 2006 | Detritus
I’m having some technical difficulties with my internet service. Please stand by while I rip my hair out and call to yell at the cable company some more, and then eat my weight in cinnamon crunch bagels at Panera so that I can use their WiFi.
