My friends are trying to suck me into World of Warcraft, or WOW as its addicts like to call it. It's an on-line fantasy, graphics-heavy computer game with some role-playing elements. Like Everquest, only more like crack ( Read more... )

The good news is that JuneBug has a new fuel filter and doesn't need new tires ( Read more... )

This morning I got the truck's oil changed, changed the air filter, passed emissions testing, and went grocery shopping, all before the temperature reached 100F ( Read more... )

Found via Fandom_wank: Girls Read Comics!

I can't wait to tell the folks at my local comic shop.

Today, I forgot to put water in my mug before I put into the microwave. I found this out when I took my mug out after three minutes on high and discovered that it was much lighter than I expected and really, really hot ( Read more... )

We've reached the time of the year where I stop reading about the local weather. From now until the beginning of July, there will be no substantive change in the forecast. Temperatures of 100F plus are here to stay, along with endless bitching about the heat. I predict I'll be asked approx. 7.5 times if it's hot enough for me. I will lose count ( Read more... )

The next time you feel the need to send me a e-mail of apology, you might try writing a new one. Digging through your sent mail, pulling up the letter you sent to our mutual friend a couple weeks ago, and addressing it to me doesn't speak well for your desire to mend fences.

Blow me,
amise

P.S. I'm not helping you move.

My new yellow linen wants to be a veil.

It told me so.

It's a lovely, rich shade of saffron.

It needs to be a veil.

No lowly apron for you, my pretty. If you want to be a veil, then a veil you shall be.

I think it's time for bed.

Why didn't somebody tell me Strangers in Paradise is ending?!

Damn IT! One more good book down.

I'm starting a new project this week. I've decided to take a break from my normal 12th. century style and try a bit something later. Like, four centuries later to Flemish working-woman dress.. Check out Pieter Bruegel the Elder's work to get an idea of the style ( Read more... )