Just writing to share a cool blog I found on the Times' website. I'm probably late to the party here, but decided to share anyway, because I know so many of you are grammar... enthusiasts.

After Deadline

After Deadline examines questions of grammar, usage and style encountered by writers and editors of The Times ( Read more... )

My car is dead. I considered, and tried to start a whole post about it, but it's all too sad. No holly jolly birthday this year.

Clearly, a new car will have to be purchased sometime soon, most probably another Civic. It's just bad timing, you know? My Ferrari F430 plans will have to be put on hold, once again.

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New sneakers!!!! I don't usually get excited about clothes shopping, but finding sneakers that fit my little feet well is a huge challenge.


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Apparently I've lost some weight over the past however many months. At work, a friend told me they thought I looked thinner (it wasn't a compliment), so when I got home, I broke out the scale and found myself 12 pounds lighter than I was last August. I think that's a lot for someone my size, but my doctor says "you're fine." That's what he ( Read more... )

Matt: Did I tell you about the dinner I had?
Me: Oh? Do tell.
Matt: Old lettuce and muffins.
Me: Not where I thought you were going with that.

Tune out now, ladies, this one is for the dudes. And the ladies who actually like to game. So for the dudes and for Katie Baker. Actually, whatever, just read it - it'll be short, I promise ( Read more... )

Ok, here's that post I promised yesterday.

First order of business: Kittens!I'm currently in Phila, staying with Ryan and Sophia, their dog, Chuda, their foster dog, Rex, their roommate, Katie, and her four foster kittens. I'm not a fan of cats, but who doesn't love kittens? Sorry for the cellphone quality pics, Matt posted more on his facebook ( Read more... )

Attending the Inauguration was an amazing, meaningful experience, and I'll try to put my thoughts and impressions down on this blog soon enough. For now though, I'm going to sleep. For at least 12 hours.

Circuit City is in liquidation. Which really means that it's done. Which REALLY means that if you have any CC gift cards laying around, spend them, and spend them fast ( Read more... )