Author Archives: didofoot
Updatery
Gene realized he hasn’t really seen much in London itself, so rather than the mini-break outside London, I think we’re going to stay in town to see things, and take a few day trips as well. I’ve been looking at all the stuff we can do in London proper — a lot of which I’ve … Continue reading
London in December
It’s official: the plane tickets are bought, the packing anxiety is begun, Gene and I are spending Christmas in Europe. We’ll be spending most of our trip in England, visiting various friends, followed by a week with friends in Munich. But even with all our thousands of fans over there, we find ourselves with some … Continue reading
Step-ins are talking
Victoria’s Secret is selling a panty that has “VOTE” written in big letters on the back. Possible people you are influencing with this ass-message: 1. The other 14 year old girls in the locker room. 2. The Republican Congressman who is paying you for sex. 3. The plumber, the pizza delivery guy and your two … Continue reading
Britex
As an agoraphobic living in a really great city, I have to work to find reasons to take myself out of the house or risk wasting the awesomeness that surrounds me. So I was thrilled when Christine introduced me to Britex Fabrics. To start with, this is just off Union Square. I like anything that … Continue reading
Shasta
Despite typhoon warnings and a general expectation of rain, Gene and I spent the weekend on Adam’s family’s houseboat on Lake Shasta. We did get some rain — just enough to spend a day inside, drinking mimosas and reading — but overall the weather wasn’t bad, and the trip was fantastic. Shasta is an eerie … Continue reading
Girlzilla
I woke up really wanting to kill something this morning. (The Moms, reading this, will be SO delighted that I am coming to dinner today.) I’ve been in a foul mood all day, which fortunately I was able to take out on Gene quite a bit early on, but it’s still there. And I’ve been … Continue reading
Reporting Back
Looking down at the table of books for sale. Why did I not look at the one called FAERY!, I wonder? And, hey, BESTIARY! The author sure seems excited about these. Looks like another glance on Sunday is called for. Post-sale with my backpack loaded, ready to get my swag home on the bus. This … Continue reading
Prepping for the sale
Well, books, the gigantor San Francisco Library Book Sale is tomorrow. You’re about to get some new friends. Won’t that be nice? But we don’t want any friends! We are overcrowded as it is! STOP BRINGING US MORE FRIENDS! Well, I guess I could always sell some of you… No, no! We are fine! Plenty … Continue reading
San Francisco Real Estate Listings: A Handy Translation
Panoramic Views! Far from most public transportation. Located in fashionable Valencia Corridor! We are selling homes on this previously all-Spanish-speaking street to white people JUST LIKE YOU. See, it’s not even a street anymore. It’s a CORRIDOR now. Eh? EH?? Stunning eco-modern renovation! We built the walls out of recycled cardboard. Beautiful garden/second bedroom/spacious floor … Continue reading
All we are saying
It’s Monday here at Carthage — and everywhere else, except in outlandish time zones and outer space and stuff — and on Mondays we discuss our weekend. At least, we do on this Monday. On my weekend, I attended a Tom Stoppard play called Rock’n’Roll at the A.C.T. with some people (thanks, Michele, for arranging … Continue reading