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Eight Things Aidel Maidel, one of my imaginary friends, has tagged me with something called the Eight Things Meme. Apparently, unlike cooties, there is no cure for this nor can I invoke “backsies,” so I am therefore compelled to tell … Continue reading →

Quiz The same mind that brought the world the “Fishing Fly or Sex Toy?” quiz now invites you to take an all-new, utterly useless, test: Pokemon or Prescription Drug? (20 questions, 20 seconds each.)

Feed Demon Here’s what you need to do: Sign up for Google Reader. (If you’ve already got a Google account, just go there and start using it.) Go to Settings – Goodies, and drag the “Subscribe” and “Next” bookmarks up … Continue reading →

A Busted Bloodvessel …is exactly what the Lexburgingtonshire Public Schools are trying to give me with next year’s school calendar. First week of school. Monday: off. Tuesday: half day. Wednesday: full day. Thursday: half day. Friday: off. Fercheezitsake, people. Oh, … Continue reading →

In the Afterlife, “Cayenne” is known as “Foyer.” It was one of those moments that you can’t (and wouldn’t) plan, but which nonetheless makes you marvel at either the perversity of chance or the supreme being’s penchant for mischief. This … Continue reading →

I Was Wrong, Episode 85 For a long time, I was convinced that lactose intolerance was an utter sham, just another fake yuppie affliction to give us all more to talk about on the sidelines at the soccer match or … Continue reading →

F the MCAS (again) I’m not sure that I’ve sufficiently expressed my contempt for the MCAS to you imaginary people. Let me take care of that right now. I believe the last time I ranted here about the test, I … Continue reading →

When Suburbs Attack I was in my office today when Schuyler came blasting through the front door, screaming. “A turtle ate a bullfrog! A turtle ate a bullfrog! Come quick!” She kept on going until I looked up from my … Continue reading →

Mary is Better In Mary’s house: The kids are there on a playdate, and they announce they want to cook something. Two hours, a trip to the market, and one typhoon of activity later, the world greets a new apple … Continue reading →

Dudes, You don’t know me, but I must speak with you on an urgent matter. I saw you today…one of you walking down the road and the other in Costco. I probably wouldn’t have gotten so worked up about this … Continue reading →