second thought

It might be better to remain under the radar, if I'm going to indulge in in-law sniping. OH, THE STORIES I COULD TELL!

bloggin

Should I tell people I know to follow my blog, or does the truly intrepid blogger just wait for bloggees to materialize out of the fabric of the universe?

not anyone I know

That last post was in no way related to the fact that my in-laws are visiting.

not anyone I know

There are those sorts of people who cannot order from a menu without at least three changes to the item in question (I'd like the BLT, only with no mayo, hold the tomato, add pepperoncinis, and can I substitute seitan for bacon?). In restaurant math, the chance of getting what they ordered is essentially zero. Why, then?

Great Adventure

I have a friend who is sailing around the world. Her husband sort of thinks he's Ernest Hemingway, and, although I tease him, I envy her the epic adventure

One of the unforeseen consequences of watching Wallace and Gromit is that the three-year-old demands Wensleydale for lunch.

I hope it's not possible to incur karma debt due to neglect of an ant farm.

Surely there is some kind of limit on our personal responsibility toward tiny invertebrates?