So here's my "I call bullshit!" moment of the week ( Read more... )

Apologies to those of you who have seen this already.

Go buy Sandy's wonderful book. The South End, right now.

www.buybooksontheweb.com/product.aspx

It's been just over a year since Dad died, and I've been reflecting on his influence upon me. I found that I couldn't quite verbalize it beyond "Question everything and keep your bullshit detector intact." Science. Math. Hard, quantifiable data. The knowing. Certainty ( Read more... )

Easter is approaching, and in my job, that means Easter Book Display time! Oh, Boy! No real suprises in this display. As I told my boss while I was helping her at a store today, "Just set aside anything with duckies, bunnies or Jesus ( Read more... )

To the driving public today:

It is pouring rain. THAT MEANS YOU BURN YOUR EFFING HEADLIGHTS! Jesus, visibility was pisspoor enough without you making it even more difficult  to see.

To one jackass driver in particular from yesterday:

Bravo, dude. Hurry up and turn directly in front of me so you can go twenty. Stellar maneuver.

Watching Hallmark commercials, I have to say I find the idea of sending a Valentine's day card to your child incredibly creepy.

I don't like onions ( Read more... )

Driving to work today, lights suddenly began flashing behind me. I assure you all that, since my ticket last year, I am a vigilant driver. So of course, my first reaction was "I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING! DAMMIT! AAAAACK!" Nevertheless, I pulled into the right lane. And watched one of Lawrenceville's finest glide right on by me and pull over the guy in ( Read more... )

Word Whomp Underground is eating my brain. That's where I've been. And where I am returning now.

My favorite line from Rocky's (I just think it's a more natural nickname for Barack than "Barry") Inaugural Address?

To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.