I need to shout out to the sister-llama who has managed to cajole me into leaving my llama-cave once in a while, and who ensures by her presence that I have a pretty nifty time. Saturday afternoon, vexed by studying, my sister-llama dialed me at home and suggested that we take a walk. I was vexed by procrastination and watching "Twin Peaks" reruns ( Read more... )

So we have a contract on the house! Now M. is in the process of finding an inspector without too many Better Business Bureau black marks against him/her to check it out ( Read more... )

We have survived the seders! Monday night, we went to Chez Parents and dined with M's mom, the mommy and daddy-llamas and the Mushkie llama. It was quite delicious and delightful (I stopped by early to make knedlach (aka "matzo balls") m. made chicken, soup, asparagus, greaseball potatoes (yummers!), M's mom brought delicious chocolate torte (which ( Read more... )

Tuesday night, I made some llama-time and purchased a ticket to the performance of "Tap Dogs" at the Lied Center. The dance performance was incredible...when I think of "tap dance" I think of Gene Kelly or Fred Astaire...these guys were more like "Stomp." The entire show focused on rhythm. There was a plot of sorts, these construction workers are ( Read more... )

It was only a cup of earl grey, so it's not the caffeine. Nope, it's honest to goodness, can't turn my brain off, so awake even though I can barely keep my eyes open time again. I don't think I've had one of these episodes since I was an undergrad. As soon as I close my eyes, my brain is off to the races...especially trying to replicate passages of ( Read more... )