What the fuck is up with 2011? Seriously, it seems like it's been nothing but tragedy all around- not for me or my family (knock on wood), but definitely close enough to rock my self-centered little self-centered bubble.

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So, it's a work rant/ letter. Haven't done one of these in a while, but with the Christmas spirit upon me, I felt the need. My apologies to those who've run across this multiple places

( Dear Parents, Especially of Children Ages 4-14: )

Just a heads up to anyone who may be interested, if you're not playing the game Echo Bazaar, you should be. The story so far...
1889.

Three decades ago, London was stolen by bats. Dragged deep into the earth by the Echo Bazaar.
The sun is gone. All we have is the gas-light of Mr Fires.

But Londoners can get used to anything.
And it's ( Read more... )

Ok, the way Christmas works with my family is thusly:
- Christmas Eve with Dad's side of the family (which means Christmas Eve dinner I would willingly kill for, little cousins that need enough Ritalin to focus the Tasmanian Devil, and more redneck in-laws than I am comfortable with)
- Christmas morning with my immediate family
- Christmas brunch ( Read more... )

I was home for Thanksgiving last weekend (as were most of you, I imagine). It was... weird. It was the first major holiday since Grandma died (at least for me... I think for the rest of the family it was Easter, but I haven't been home for Easter in like 8 years). We had it Uncle Bill's house, and I didn't really know anyone (and by anyone, I ( Read more... )

Hey Housemates, here's some friendly advice/ warnings ( Read more... )

Apparently the adjective form of insomnia is "insomnious," not "insomniatic," like I've been assuming for forever. For some reason. Who knew?

I've never been a big fan of Halloween. Don't know, just never been my thing. And it hasn't really changed since coming to Chicago (Halloween being one of the nights it's impossible to get anywhere-try to find an empty cab, I dare you). I've been here for 3 Halloweens; #1 ended with me literally cleaning up after remarkably drunk friends. #2 ( Read more... )

I've come to the realization that exercise/ getting into some sort of shape is (theoretically) kinda like trying to quit smoking (or staying on the wagon of your choice). It's an on-going process, and there are going to be set-backs and lapses. So I slip up and have a drink when I should be at an AA meeting. Doesn't mean I'm a failure, just means I ( Read more... )

Why is there not a HALO movie yet? I demand it! There's so much potential!

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