Monthly Archives: July 2007
The eighth circle of hell
I spent a good portion of my day cleaning my house. My mother, step-father, sister and two nephews arrive tomorrow morning. They’ll be staying here for three days, which will no doubt necessitate a complete re-cleaning as my nephews are … Continue reading
Filed under bad days, Joss Whedon, love, motherhood, my childhood, my crazy family, my son, ramblings, what makes me me
It’s bad luck to hurt your parents on their anniversary, right?
Tomorrow is my parent’s 25th wedding anniversary. Well, it’s not actually tomorrow. It’s technically on Tuesday, but who throws a party on a Tuesday? And when I say my parents, what I actually mean is my dad and step-mom, but … Continue reading
Filed under bad days, food, love, my childhood, my crazy family, ramblings, what makes me me
Madame Esmeralda reveals all
Straight from the pages of my travel journal: Day 2 The first adventure was actually surviving the Adventure Inn,* and we have almost done it! All I have to do is shower and we can throw the keys at … Continue reading
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Chuck E. Cheese, where I still rule!
Tonight I ventured where no sane adult should even tread: Chuck E. Cheese. As much as I love the game of ski ball, mediocre pizza and giant animatronic animals, none of these drew me here. I went because every time … Continue reading
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The reason I hate Florida
My sister emailed me some rather upsetting news today. Apparently my great aunt, who is 93, blacked out in her living room and took a spill. Her fall landed her in the hospital for four days where she heard her … Continue reading
Filed under life as a teacher, my childhood, my crazy family, ramblings, what makes me me
Harry Potter and the leaked secrets
Tonight the adventure ends. What started as a way to pass the time in Eee’s apartment one weekend eight years or so ago, has finally resolved itself in the comfort of the marshmallow chair in the living room of my … Continue reading
Leaving the baby behind
I got to go out today! Granted, I leave the house most days, but usually to head to places like Target to pick up more formula, Marsh to get groceries or Lulus to catch a quick chai with Eee. All … Continue reading
Filed under motherhood, movie references, my friends, my son, pet peeves, ramblings, what makes me me
The worst roommate ever
Since I joined up, MySpace has afforded me the chance to get in touch with old friends, old loves and answer a heck of a lot of surveys which all seem to want to know my favorite beverage (Diet Coke … Continue reading
Filed under bad days, bad people, my friends, pet peeves, ramblings, what makes me me
Stocking up for nuclear winter or going back to work, whichever comes first
My kitchen has been surrendered to my latest mania. It’s actually rather ironic that I not only have cookbooks, but subscribe to two cooking magazines and actually have things like capers, shallot salt, four different types of oils and three … Continue reading
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