Unnecessary Ellipsis…

I know I have mentioned here before how much blogs that automatically play music irritate me. I know what you are thinking. You are thinking, well just stop reading those blogs, you moron. You weren’t thinking that? You are way nicer than I am. Plus, I can’t stop reading them. Part of my job involves [...]

The Mystery Flowers

Yesterday when the Fed Ex guy rang my doorbell I assumed that it was one of the many things we ordered for the Goon Squad’s birthday on Tuesday. But it was a bouquet of flowers. For me! And it came without a card. I asked Gabe if he sent me flowers. He said “No, but [...]

The Fashion Show

Bravo ran the first episode of their new fake “Project Runway” last night. Since I will watch practically anything Bravo and reality (and I have no idea why… I avoided reality television for years. I have never been able to stomach “Survivor” or “American Idol”. Maybe I just like basic cable reality shows. It is [...]

Does Gang Rape Make YOU Want to Buy Shoes?

I will be the first to admit that I have neither the inclination nor the money to buy Dolce and Gabbana. But I will not be the first to say that this advertisement is not making me want to buy their shoes. Seriously, D&G you may be all trendy but I can’t think of anything [...]

Less Cowbell

Less Cowbell Originally uploaded by Sarah606 Last night was the one and only time I ever heard anybody say “We need less cowbell.” And yes, that is Caps game being blocked by the enormous percussion instrument. Don’t let anybody tell you that lady bloggers don’t care about hockey. I was not even the most interested [...]

Believing in Nothing is Indeed Exhausting

Sing me a song. I said. Which one, Mommy? How about “Hallelujah”? I don’t know all of the words. Plus I can’t sing it. I’m not allowed. Why? Because it has a bad word in it. I scan my thoughts. I’ve been singing Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” all week. I can’t think of any curse words [...]

There Are Different Kinds of Smart

Last night we sat down to dinner, it was my husband, his parents, The Goon Squad and me. Or is it myself? Or I? If I had known I would be writing for a living I would have paid more attention in English class. Ian was in mood and he was speculating on how long [...]