I spotted a gecko INSIDE our house for the first time today (the weather strip on the front door has a hole in it, so it lets in all sorts of unwelcome things). I didn't worry about it because it crawled into Jonathan's shoe, and he wasn't home to suffer from it. Later, we returned from a soiree and discovered the cats chasing something on the ( Read more... )

Given that my inspiration to exercise wears thin every few weeks, I've found that a temporary solution is to add a few new high-energy songs to my Ipod.  Alas, I'm out of ideas now that I FINALLY got "What Would Brian Boitano Do?" so I need help.  Do you guys know any good peppy songs that help you endure your jogging efforts?  Or that might help ( Read more... )

If anything in my life ever merited posting (besides the dimensions of Olive Garden accoutrements), it is surely this, the pinnacle of familial pride...

My brother, Mr. MagickPoultry himself, is the official winner of Vote For the Worst's "Are You the Worst Idol" online singing competition.  I wish I could say that such talent runs in the family, ( Read more... )