Manufactured Drama, Part 1
I never do the Black Friday thing because I hate crowds, especially crowds of grasping, mannerless conformists. Not that I’m saying everyone who shopped Friday was that. But I think you know what I mean.
However, … Read the rest!
Eff you, Metro bus dreams.
If I found myself stranded downtown without a car, I would call a friend. Failing that, I would call a cab. I have the number for Yellowcab right here on my phone.
Why, then, do … Read the rest!
Today
The pollution is making a shadow like smoke on my wall. It’s kind of pretty, actually.
My boyfriend (Tad) got a new job somewhat near mine, so we’ll be able to have lunch together again. I’m very excited about … Read the rest!
My nerves are shot.
Normally I’m a person who thrives on deadlines and slight amount of pressure. But…
Over the past few weeks, I’ve spent a lot of time explaining to people that I have this big writing deadline, and … Read the rest!
Thwarted and Informed
The plumber and I can’t seem to get synchronized. His people called the wrong number. He came here, but without the right tools. He came back, but I was at Target and forgot to leave the key … Read the rest!
The Ren Test
We went to the Renaissance Festival on Saturday, like dummies, in the hot sun. I thought, at one point, that I might die of low blood sugar and dehydration. And yet we all had fun, I think. … Read the rest!
Dear Fellow Flickr Users
1. Please use tags responsibly. Tags are used to label subject matter and assist Flickr users in searches. When I want to type the word bunny into the search box, for instance, I expect to find … Read the rest!
Lost Weekend
Right now I’m avoiding doing some work that I should do. (Revising a book proposal.)
We ran around like maniacs this weekend but did nothing we were supposed to do. I was supposed to: Read the rest!
1. Inaugurate the weed-eater.…
Boredom, Luddites, Photographic Goals
I’m going to try to remember to take my camera with me all weekend, and to remember that I have it, and to use it. Then, I will upload to Flickr. Why? Because I love it … Read the rest!
Recently
I had a small get-together at my house so my family and drinking buddies could finally see it. It was gratifying to have people compliment my decorating style. (As opposed to being married to someone who constantly ranked on … Read the rest!
