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Hungry
I suddenly have a craving for a Waldorf salad.
(In other news, we just survived a massive blizzard. How are you?)
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In Soviet Union, alphabet sings you!
RAB: Abba, what letters are on your shirt?
A:Looks down, sees that his shirt says "Sputnik," in Russian. Hoo, boy.
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Photography question
Or possibly chemistry. Maybe both.
Last week, I found a completed but undeveloped disposable camera in my old dresser back at my folks' place. Based on markings on the camera, it's from the early nineties. Is there any chance it's developable? -
A bedtime story, from RAB
"The animals* went home with their baby brother, Ian.** They visited Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy*** and gave their dog**** a present."
*referring to the tub toys she was playing with at the time.
**A former daycare playmate
***Rena knows about Bingley and Darcy thanks to Little Miss Austen's Pride and Prejudice, a counting primer for small ( Read more... ) -
Parenting advice on my daughter's second birthday
"If you let Abba brush your teeth, you get to brush Abba's teeth" is a valid way to get your child to consent to dental hygeine.
"If you let Abba shampoo your hair, you can shampoo his hair" is just a way to get your clothes, hair and floor soaking wet. -
Hubway Provides Rental Pedal Power
My first published article, about Boston's Hubway bike sharing service.
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By Jove!!
Every time I watch an episode of Elementary, I feel like I'm being unfaithful to the cast and crew of Sherlock. -
Wake me up in November
I'm skipping both party conventions this year. The blatant rah-rah "patriotism," massaging of the facts and one-true-way-ism is just really bothering me. I'll catch the debates, and run out to vote and watch the returns, but I don't feel a need to participate in the past two weeks' brand of crazy. -
Mistress of Misdirection
Aliza (after a pre-bedtime nurse and bedtime story): RAB, it's time to brush your teeth.
RAB (recent convert to the Church of Won't Brush Teeth): *shakes head* Ima, ruboobak!
Aliza: What?
RAB: Ima! Ruboobak!
RAB (proceeds to crawl over Aliza, and begin rubbing her back): Ruboobak!
Aliza: (after she and I crack up) You still need to brush your teeth