Posts by hamblog
messy memory lane
Moonlit bike ride A wonderful Friday night! Wrote a song. Walking down a messy memory lane Early roxy music, why are you so great? A big snotty pile of sad. Escaped Syracuse alive Wham! Take that! No time to be afraid Too soon! Too soon! My head is a balloon with little pins inside. Quick,…
Read Morethe second one, dude.
So I’ve been doing some dating, internet-style. I’ll be sharing more stories in the future (and even speaking about it on an upcoming radio interview, good lord,) but here’s a quick one that may make you appreciate being married (if you’re married.) A guy wrote to me and I did not write back. As far…
Read Moremixed message
Friday I was approaching my office. As usual, I was intent on not making a second trip to/from my car, so I was loaded down with Giant Purse, coffee, a large carton, keys. After setting my coffee down on a nearby window ledge, I unlocked the front door, then retrieved my coffee. During this maneuver…
Read Morederanged, but with manners
From Facebook. Julie I just forgot who I came on here to stalk. Becky me! me?? Julie no but I shoulda. Becky eh, twitter is where i post the stalkable stuff. Becky stalk-worthy? Julie Whatever I’ll just be outside your window. Old school. Becky Aw, so sweet! I’ll leave an umbrella in the hedge. Julie…
Read Morewhy, mr. grant, you’re beautiful without your epaulets
It’s the Fourth Friday Challenge for March. My friend Paul and I, both posting daily in 2011, decided to challenge each other once a month to keep things spicy. In his words, “we want to push ourselves to do something more interesting than we might otherwise.” I will put his challenge to me at the…
Read Morea word regarding la liz
I do not worship Elizabeth Taylor, but I did enjoy the fact she was in our world. While not the most consistent actress, there are several favorite movies of mine that feature her. A Place in the Sun Monty Clift and Liz Taylor. Utter damaged hotness. “Tell Mama!” [direct link] Suddenly, Last Summer Hoo, boy,…
Read Morecan’t you see we’re trying to have a party
Listen to this peppy Elvis Costello tune while you read this blog post! Last Saturday’s party didn’t end with nonsensical apocalypse talk as I intimate here; there was a lot of food and a lot of booze and a lot of entertainment. It was a 50th birthday party, and (as I’m sure to realize ad…
Read Morepysanky panky part two
I wrote a little piece a few years ago (before it was called a blog) about Ukrainian egg-dyeing (Pysanky) right here. Many thanks to my fantastic cousin for teaching me how to do this fun craft. This past weekend I got to rock the Pysanky again at an Egg-stravaganza party hosted by Lisa — who,…
Read Moreapocalypse party
Things were a little weird this weekend. There were truly stunning amounts of dramatic weather in California; I saw hail, lightning, and the hardest driving rain I’ve ever experienced. Apparently I missed a waterspout and tornado in my general vicinity, to boot — a friend of mine actually had to get under a desk in…
Read Moreheed me when i say feed me
Eating-related things I am enjoying that don’t involve actual eating: The Sporkful podcast and blog. Fun, lighthearted, geeky, quite reminiscent of some of the How Stuff Works podcasts. Topics include buffet strategy, gum reviews, and everything you (don’t) want to know about poutine. Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations on Netflix Streaming. He travels, then eats. I…
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