Month: April 2011

Bad Eggs

We attended a birthday party for one of Anthony’s friends last Saturday and it was filled with the usual kid-centric activities: pizza, games, a hands-on reptile show, and one annoying little twit that would not leave Anthony alone. It seems that this mongrel –we’ll call him Chip – had a party of his own the … Continue reading Bad Eggs →

Gimme Shell-ter

This is Crab Daddy, Anthony’s hermit crab. We picked him up a few months ago after Anthony learned that one of his classmates had one and told him how cool they were. Well, what you see here is about all Crab Daddy does. That, and eat grapes and popcorn (the butter-flavored variety being his favorite). … Continue reading Gimme Shell-ter →

Wordless Wednesday: Dodge and Burn

Darkroom days were fun. (Okay, so this isn't exactly wordless. Sue me.)

Happy Hour

It’s 9 am on a Sunday morning. Ann and I are in the backyard watering the vegetable garden. The neighbors behind us, known partiers, are singing along loudly and belligerently to their music. Ann: Wow, they’re loud. Is it too early to be drunk? Me: When you’re a drunk, it’s never too early to be … Continue reading Happy Hour →

The Joys of Direct Deposit

For several weeks…okay, months, I have been going in circles with my employer (or temp agency) about signing up for Direct Deposit. I was hesitant at first because I was under the impression that the assignment wasn’t going to last long enough to even make it worth the effort. It was originally scheduled to end … Continue reading The Joys of Direct Deposit →