Quote for the day

Today I asked Stealth, "Stealth, why did you just rub peanut butter all over your clothes?"
 
Duck answered.
 
"’Cause that’s what he does best!"

 

The $150 P

You know, just ’cause my life is destined to be this interesting, I submit this little gem.
We got a new roof a couple of weeks ago. It’s a great roof, we’re pleased with the color, pleased with the speed and skill of the crew, loved the contractor (I may very well be the only living [...]

Not all hippies stink alike-

Or
 
Why I hate the previous owners of my house with a bloody passion.
 

We have an old house - it needs lots of work.  Old houses *always* need lots of work.  We knew this going in and we were cool with most of what was going on.  We bought the house from some old hippies who [...]

Boomer

 

Tipsy, anyone?

Okay.  You go to get your hair cut.  The bill is $35.  You’re paying with a check.  To what amount do you make the check?
 
Having dinner?
 
Checking bags?
 
Getting a massage?
 
What about your postman at Christmas?
 
The UPS guy?
 
Your devout dry cleaner who has never once ruined your precious leather pants?
 
 
 
Tipping.  It’s serious business.  I’ve had a large [...]

It ain’t true

what they say about Mothers-in-law.  They really aren’t wretched and evil and conniving and manipulative.  They are not the enemy. 
 
Well, at least mine isn’t.
 
While I do sometimes complain that my MIL is flighty, habitually late, forgetful, and compulsive, the fact of the matter is that those faults pale, possibly even disappear entirely, in comparison to her [...]

I’m so sad

School has started again.  That means that my best friend and partner in crime has turned from JP back into Mrs. P.  She’s a teacher and also does home visits in the evening.
 
Put away are our long days of listening to Kid Rock and drinking bourbon and trying on clothes and wayyyyyyyy too much lipstick.
 
At [...]

Lovely Lori

This morning I finished this bag for a dear friend in Wisconsin. It’s been so long since I made one, I had forgotten how beautiful these purses can be …. 

Diva-ine night

So last night’s show was amazing!  The place was packed and steamy (seriously, Arnie, turn on the fucking a/c, huh?  You got 150 liberals in the basement - you know it’s gonna get hot!)  There was some seriously good mojo in the place and, although it was cramped and hot as Hell on Easter, everyone [...]

Come on out to the Uterine Groove TONIGHT!

All right, all you locals, come on out to the 2006 Pro-Choice Pro-Fashion Show at Maude V. on Broadway! This is your time to let your voice be heard. For just a few little bucks, you’ll get to see some amazing work by a few brilliant up and coming designers, [...]