When cvirtue and I chose Beowulf from the animal shelter (back in 1991, I think it was), he was such a little kitten I could hold him in one cupped hand. He was so small, we named him "Beowulf" as a joke. (Also, because then we could call him, singing, "Beeeeeeeeoo! Bay-ay-ay-oh! Beo come 'cause it's time to get fed!") But he was mostly Maine Coon ( Read more... )

( The Random Question Meme! )

Will and I left Cooper's Lake at noon Saturday, took the Southern Route home, had smooth sailing listening to "Short and Shivery" read on cassette tape, and got home by 9:15 PM. Not bad! (Though some of those stories were pretty lame.)

I had a relaxed Pennsic, about half-way between rickthefightguy's structure-free-no-commitments Pennsic and one filled with ( Read more... )

I know it's been forever since I've posted anything. I realize, unfortunately, that I don't enjoy writing. However, I plan to make journal entries anyway, without worrying about their literary merit ( Read more... )

Here's my answers to antoniseb's interview game questions. I'll be asking the other folks who requested interviews their questions as soon as I can pull my nose out of my taxes and finances. In the meantime, just know I haven't forgotten you.

antoniseb asked me ( Read more... )

The Rules ( Read more... )

I got 6 hours of sleep last night, and yesterday transformed around midday from abysmal to wonderful-on-the-way-to-exciting! I got three offers from friends I love to accompany Will and I to Venice, so I'll get to share the fun and responsibility with a friend ( Read more... )

For months now, my son and I were planning a trip to Venice with my ex-sweetie, who's fallen in love with a jealous woman, and whose new relationship couldn't stand the stress of him going with us, even if he wanted to, which he doesn't, so he's not ( Read more... )

begin lament ( Read more... )

I went Contra dancing last night, which was virtuous for me because it's good exercise and gets me out socializing with other people. I could go contra dancing every Thursday evening (Will's with Bob on Thursdays specifically so I can), but I haven't been since December. I have a hard time making myself get up and go. Instead, I find myself ( Read more... )