I just finished reading that book. My initial reaction–before being swayed by all the vicious reviews, was that it was clever and witty. [My favourite part was the titles of the ‘Jacob’ chapters, specifically, “What do I look Like? The … Continue reading
Children are like gardens, and in this analogy, I am totally unfit. Which is why I will never be a parent–because evidently, when one is responsible for more beyond one’s own self, one cannot frolic about the continent for months … Continue reading
I’ve learned a lot in my life. I’ve learned that if I wash my jeans and then stick them in the dryer, I will regret it the next time I go to put them on. They will shrink just enough … Continue reading
When one’s husband accuses one of being addicted to one’s laptop, there is nothing to do but eat really cheap pizza. I don’t know what it is about being in a bad mood that makes me crave crappy food, but … Continue reading
Dadgummit. They got the ducks again. Any child of the ’80s will recall that episode of Saved by the Bell–the episode that impacted young minds more powerfully than any other [save perhaps the one wherein Jessie had a drug-induced nervous … Continue reading
Ford™ is claiming their vehicles are now equal to the quality of Toyota™. Really? I heard them say so in three of their own commercials tonight during intermissions of American Idol™. I’m no marketing executive or anything, but if I … Continue reading
Our television is on the fritz [where did that phrase even come from?]**, and I am aghast at how…aware…I am of its absence. When I was young, my parents strictly monitored our T.V. time–at least until my sister and I … Continue reading