Archive for August 2008
car commute, rip
For one year, I commuted daily — 43 miles each way, and often through stop-and-go (and sometimes just stop) traffic. Some images and impressions of the commute I no longer commute. Tanker truck with “Inedible” on back 10/1/08: If I hear one more person say “at least it’s a pretty drive!” I am going to…
Read Morelast night’s monologue, post-improv show, by a six-year-old boy
Hi! Hi! Hi! {shakes hands vigorously} Um, um um! {mom quietly coaches] Oh yeah, my favorite was the haunted house! {referring an improv scene, set in a closed department store, in which mannequins come to life} It was scary! Next time, I’m going to up there and give karate to the ghosts! Hi-yah! {flurry of…
Read Morefair enough
Just testing the new flickr slide embed function. If you don’t see it, email me. Otherwise, enjoy 6+ years of fair-y goodness. And here’s the direct link.
Read Moretwo excerpts from posts pertaining to the Kool-Aid man that made me laugh out loud
From Pamie’s archive, 2005: PAM Do you think the Kool-Aid people were pissed off about Jonestown? DAN How do you spin that one? PAM That’s what I’m saying. STEE The Kool-Aid man came bursting through the wall at Jonestown and was like, “OH…NO!” DAN “OH….SHIT!” PAM Backing up, picking up pieces of brick and wall.…
Read Morecan’t trust that day
The 5am alarm time is particularly galling this Monday morning, as this past weekend in the Bay Area was overpacked with work and socializing and driving. Indeed, I went straight from car to bed last night and I am mourning the down-time that was not built into the weekend framework. And why are the days…
Read Morelive blogging from the geek conference at which i am trapped
Unable to take another session in a long day of sessions discussing blogging software, I am sitting on a couch in an unnecessarily air-conditioned lounge area, watching a toddler run amok and trying not to worry a industrial-soap-activated rash that has appeared on my left forearm. A couple minutes ago, I noticed a good-looking gent…
Read Moremake make make
Some good arty crafty stuff going on these days, making the Happy Center of my brain get a refreshing makeover — new coat of paint, curtains, and maybe a chocolate fountain? Ventura County Fair, as usual, delivered mightily in every way. The horticulture, food, art, craft, and domestic art exhibits were fantastic. I highly recommend…
Read Morequiltreport 4: science quilt
I will be reporting weekly sporadically on a new quilt on which I am working. I am in the quilt top stage, and hope I will follow this through to a completed project. If you haven’t already, check out the previous posts: Quiltreport 1 here Quiltreport 2 here Quiltreport 3 here July 27 — I…
Read MoreSpelling Bee, Part Two
Excerpts from my 8th grade diaries. I had moved to a tough city school from a cushy life in Phoenix. I was extremely unpopular — alternately taunted, bullied, and completely ignored. Please read Part One first April 5, 1978 Day rating: Square-minu minus minus (square = worst day) I lost the spelling bee. No, no,…
Read MoreSpelling Bee, Part One
Excerpts from my 8th grade diaries. I had moved to a tough city school from a cushy life in Phoenix. I was extremely unpopular — alternately taunted, bullied, and completely ignored. February 28, 1978 Day rating: Star-plus (star = excellent day) I won the spelling bee. Yes, friends, I won. I won. I now represent…
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