My piano is freshly tuned with makes me a very happy Pam. There's just something lovely and delicious about a crisply tuned piano that makes me want to play and sing all day. Alas, I have to go get a few pairs of pants shortened and swing by FYH. I lead such a tough life. Later tonight, I am going to snag a few Academy discs from Jamey's dad, drive ( Read more... )

Why I love tutoring, part 654930645987

Jamey: When I grow up, I am going to be wealthy. Like by middle age, I want to be really rich and appreciate the finer things in life, like wine and cheese.
Me: Jamey, do you even LIKE wine or cheese?
Jamey: No, not really, but I figure by the time I reach middle age, I'll pick up a taste for them.

To the Powers the Be ( Read more... )

Snippet of conversation tonight at Abra's baby naming dinner:

Abra's uncle: My high school crush had her picture in the newspaper a while ago.
Me: Really? Mine is nominated for an Academy Award for playing a gay cowboy.

Thanks to everyone who sent me birthday wishes! It was heart-warming to get messages and emails from all around the world ( Read more... )

When I asked the question "What's the difference between Baby Beethoven and Beethoven?" Abra's father had no answer. Good job, marketing department ( Read more... )

This is the first day in months where I simply didn't leave the house ( Read more... )

Drove K. home from her dance class today and of course, I let her iPod dj. She asked me if I had heard that "cool song about a coin operated boy" to which I said YES ( Read more... )

When taken out of context, anything can sound ridiculous. For your amusement, a best-of from my conversations with Nuclear Physicist ( Read more... )

Check out the new song ( Read more... )