Sorry folks–my internet has been down. (I don’t know why. Mate fixed it–that’s all I ever need to know.) Hence, the lack of Disney photos, although Chicken tried valiantly two days running. Unfortunately, I’ve got SOOOOO much to tell you, and such a short time to do it. I’ll stick with happy things again today–not… Read More

Okay–while I’m waiting to see if my pictures will post, I’ll give you some random stuff that made us laugh: 1. The Cave Troll went ‘dying bumblebee’ on us at the end of the days– you know–he’d be running in random loop-de-loops with heavy steps, threatening to make every pause his last moment before he… Read More

Okay– it’s late and I’ve had a helluva day, but I haven’t forgotten my promise of pictures from Disneyland. They’re not downloaded yet–I did managed the sweater (hooray!) and I’ve asked Chicken if she would load some Disneyland pix tomorrow–I figure that she’ll have more time, and she’ll be on when there’s less internet traffic… Read More

Step 1: Mate says, “While we’re in So-Cal, let’s go to Disneyland for two days.” I, being very sober and financial minded, nix that proposition, but let Mate keep the hotel we’ve booked on the way to San Diego, as sort of a stopping point. Step 2: Right before the Grapevine, realize, “HOLY SHIT! We’ve… Read More

Attention everybody: I”m about to get locked into a mini-van for long stretches of time with two high school students, two pre-schoolers, and a surly mate. Should I actually be able to contact you with a cry for help, send motrin, ex-lax, diet-coke and percoset to an undisclosed location in the moral wilds of so-cal… Read More

Should any of you accidentally inhale toxic mold spores from alien foot-fungus buried for years in stacks of cocaine marinating in pig urine, and think you may yield to the temptation to see “Chimps in Space”, do yourself a favor: Shoot yourself now. The death will be quicker and cleaner, and odds are good the… Read More

Thing the first: Ladybug speaketh–she says, “Crap”, “Damn” and “Shit”. At first we thought she was babbling, but once we figured out what it was she was saying, Mate was jumping up and down with agitation. “See!” He crowed. “The little shit’s been cursing at me for WEEKS!” Thing the second: I’m done with the… Read More

First of all–thank you. Thank you all–I was so shaken by Marvin’s death, and I know it’s going to sneak up and chomp on my ass every now and then–especially when school starts. But you all were wonderful–I could feel the good wishes, and it meant the world to me. Next– some fun I snarfled… Read More

Holy gods,” Aerk said into the sudden silence, “Did you see his…” and then the rest of the men filled in the blank at the exact same moment. “Scars?” From Keon, with a raised eyebrow.“Income!” Said Dimitri, impressed.“Muscles!” Exclaimed Marv and Jino in jealous tandem. They fenced a lot and were proud of the breadth… Read More