an addendum to new year posting. though albums were covered, i am taking a minute to focus on a television show that was sorely overlooked. of course, it wasn't an '05 show, the last episode aired in october of '04 but i didn't start watching it until i downloaded it all in '05. however, there will be new episodes sometime this year, and in that ( Read more... )

instead of the typical top albums of 05 list that we have all done, i am doing slightly different. yes, we all know i loved the new animal collective, mountain goats, decemberists, etc. so here are a few albums that i thought were really great that i don't think i heard anyone who would be reading this space mention. also, they didn't necessarily ( Read more... )

lately i have become increasingly concerned about my car's odometer and the fact that i feel it should read as a palindrome at all times. a few days ago i counted down the miles as it approaced 141141 and held a small mental celebration when it hit. i am already counting down to the point when my car hits its next palindromic mileage reading ( Read more... )

nothing beats taking your cat to the emergency vet at 3:30 am because she is foaming at the mouth like she has ultra-rabies ( Read more... )

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like so many others, i have spent many hours today watching the news. watching people be airlifted off their roofs and all the terrible destruction ( Read more... )

the one thing i've always gotten confused with over grammar is the whole lay/lie thing. therefore, i am writing myself a simple reminder which, while not an absolute in terms of grammar, should serve as a decent guidepost.

only hens and hookers lay.

i am a little bit drunk. just a tad though ( Read more... )