May 2007
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Because Who Am I If Not Self Indulgent?
April 2007
15 posts
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Even Moses Started Out as a Basket Case Confession: I have the Daystar prayer line on speed dial. It used to hold court at number seven, but then I had to bump it for Ian’s work phone. Lauren is number six. While Lauren trumps both Jesus’ answering service and Ian’s professional digits, I like to think that I have my priorities in order. After all, I don’t reach out to...
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Over at Heart of Austria Ian: So, mathematically speaking, two Gays yield one Straight?
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Sweet 23 View the set here.
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Hard Copy This is what my blog looked like circa 1999. Let’s call it One More Salute to Vanity beta. The subject matter was a little different, but the soul was still there. Lately, I’ve missed putting pen to paper. I am somewhat of a greeting card collector, and look for any excuse to send along tactile wishes. That said, I treasure every piece of mail I receive, right down to the...
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Absolutely D Chalkboard outside of Fado: Bangers & Mash a) Tarantino’s next movie b) Prison names c) Delicious d) All of the above
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Putting the Fringe in Copyright Infringement Seen on my way to lunch this afternoon: I’m not sure if Mini is supposed to be riding her ponytail or if some other horrific scenario is implied here.
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Business Casual Is the Encore department of Nordstrom so named because of plus sizing? As in, you would be an 8, but add that encore of fat into the equation and suddenly you’re a 16! Remember those three helpings of stuffing you had in November? Well look out, ‘cause they’ve come back for an encore!
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Heroes of the Paleo Future The Paleo-Future blog has a hilarious assortment of clips from AT&T’s Connections: Visions of the Future. I remember viewing a similar infomercial for the Mac Performa (in blatant partnership with AOL) one Saturday morning way back in the early 90’s. I can recall a scenario where the widower grandfather of the family found love with a lovely Italian...
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I Take Advice Like I Take My Coffee: Frequently A few weeks ago over at Ready Steady Go, I came across a fetching tunic. Never one to pass up a chance to shop, I promptly purchased it. Having worn it multiple times now, I can say with confidence that it is loved by almost everyone. Did you ever phone up your grade school besties to coordinate matching outfits? I propose bringing this kind of...
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Transit Bully
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Wish That I Knew What I Know Now Last night Whitney and I had the pleasure of attending a cocktail party at the W for Melissa Kirsch’s new book, The Girl’s Guide to Absolutely Everything. Three things I learned in half an hour:
Credit card bills take priority over student loan payments
When the toilet is overflowing, one should turn the nob behind the bowl to stop the water
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Swim Test at the Shallow End of the Dating Pool When children first enter school, their parents are asked to fill out a questionnaire outlining their kid’s likes and dislikes, positive behavior, things that set them off. What are their fears? How do they prefer to spend their time at home? Favorite games? Songs? Food allergies? The years chug along, through diverse children’s...
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Coco’s Easter Advice I received the following text yesterday morning: Remember to wear panties this year, Jesus isn’t down with the bare vajayjay.
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Teen News Flash Reporting from the number 22 bus High School Boy 1: Dude! Did you just say he was an extraterrestrial? High School Boy 2: No, man. He has an extra testicle.