by Mir | May 19, 2006 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony
When I agreed to a sleepover extravaganza, I thought I was being very clever, and here is why: I offered a “regular” party with the typical dozen guests, or a sleepover with just two friends. Just two friends! I was going to get off easy! Having just one...
by Mir | May 18, 2006 | I'm dating the television
Is it a bad sign when watching the horrifying season finale of ER cheers me up a little bit…? In other news: The long-delayed testosterone sleepover birthday party is happening here tomorrow, even if I have to put all of the boys in boats and give out oars as...
by Mir | May 18, 2006 | What do I do all day?
[Well, except for this: And lo, on the third day, the water table did begin to recede. As of about 2:00 this afternoon, the pumps are actually removing water instead of just maintaining. I expect to hit concrete tomorrow. Never before have I been so excited by the...
by Mir | May 17, 2006 | My name is Grumplestiltskin
I particularly like the juxtaposition of the paper bag which is floating by, a couple of inches ABOVE the submerged carpet. Yeah.
by Mir | May 15, 2006 | My name is Grumplestiltskin
We have a featured appetizer this evening, it’s a delicately placed Hunter Douglas blind over the largest window. It cost entirely too much money when purchased, and now when you attempt to lower it after a crummy day, the cord pops right off and the blind is...
