I love throwing things out.
I know that’s not exactly a sustainable admission, but I much prefer to see things going out the door than coming in (and then going through the whole routine of trying to figure out where to put them). Of course, that doesn’t stop me from acquiring more things over the long [...]
Entries from July 2009
July 27, 2009
I bought that, that was given to me, stole that from my family….
July 20, 2009
Something Like Heaven
Sometimes, rejection notices are actually nice. Like the one I just got from Gertrude Press, where I sent “Something Like Heaven” for their 2009 Chapbook Contest. Turns out I was one of three finalists. See? It says so here.
I feel like I’m getting closer to something. The story is out elsewhere now, and I hope [...]
July 17, 2009
Speaking of Faith
“For our existence to hold any value, it must end. To live meangingful lives, we must die and not return. The one human flaw that you spend your lifetimes distressing over, mortality, is the one thing—well, it the one thing that makes you whole.”—Number Six
Speaking of Faith is one of my favorite radio shows (yes, [...]
July 16, 2009
Ding dong
Proselytizer: Hi, I think I talked to your wife Jane last week?
Me (trying to keep both dogs from going out the front door): I really doubt that. Are you sure you have the right address?
Me (internal monologue): Please go away, please go away, why didn’t I get a vicious dog when I had the chance? [...]
July 7, 2009
When hearing problems are so entertaining
Jeff (trying not to listen to TV in the background and failing miserably): Did she say “hybrid pregnancy”?
Mike: No, “high-risk pregnancy.”
Jeff: Oh, and here I was thinking, “She’s having a Cylon?”
Mike: No, she’s having a Prius.
July 2, 2009
A moment of silence, please
…for Mrs. Slocombe and her pussy.
Actress Mollie Sugden dies at 86 (Daily Mail)
I fear that I’m entering that depressing stage of life where all my pop culture touchstones are dropping like flies.
