Life

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Yesterday the twelve chicks that The Kid’s preschool class has been tending finally hatched. Can’t explain it, but somehow seeing them this morning made everything feel ever-so-slightly better. Baby animals are the answer, my friends. EDIT: If you’re able, please consider making a donation to the Amish School Recovery Fund here.

Melt me down / Into big black armour

I made a Fall Mix CD a few weeks back, and put this song on it as the closing tune. But I don’t think it meant half as much to me then as it does now, after the events in PA on Monday… I’ve been listening to it on and off all day today, tearing … CONTINUE READING »

Palate Cleansing

I think now might be a good time for all of us to enjoy some bunny yawns. You’re welcome. EDIT: This video treat from my friend Kelly is also well worth a look-see.

Ten Little Girls

Let me just get this out of the way: I have nothing to say about what happened in Pennsylvania on Monday. I have nothing to say, and I don’t really want to talk about it, because the magnitude of that particular horror is such that it renders me dumbfounded and mute. And yet, I cannot … CONTINUE READING »

Death By Leapster

Okay, okay, so perhaps death is a bit melodramatic. But at minimum, seriously zombified. Of course, we brought this upon ourselves, having purchased said instrument of doooooom. Because we’re stupid and weak, and easily manipulated by individuals whose entire lifetime on this planet spans the years between the two Justin Timberlake solo records. Yeah, we’re … CONTINUE READING »