General
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
Laundry Day
I am now so familiar with my neighbor’s underwear that I know when he gets a new pair. Is it time to move? This is not my laundry day.
Every time a bell rings
My dad and I were having lunch at Baghdad Cafe a few hours ago when a group of over a hundred (and I am going to guess WELL over a hundred) Hell’s Angels showed up for a lunchtime floor show. (Side note: How weird is it that they have a web site and my dentist … Continue reading
Lie to get laid
Katy forwarded an article to me this morning entitled “Gals, Prep Your Pad for a Date.” I especially like it when compared to the companion article, “Guys: Is Your Place Female-Friendly?”. Advice for the ladies seems to focus on hiding the less attractive parts of who you are. For example, don’t display your porcelain figurine … Continue reading
The dream that you wish will come true
This weekend, Gene and I spent three days in Disneyland with Jack and Dan and their whole family. I was initially nervous about this plan, as I’ve never spent more than a day at a time in the magic kingdom (TM). But, as you might expect, it was wonderful. Disneyland is a place where all … Continue reading