Category Archives: “Other people”
50 Shades of Awful
I get kind of worked up about bad writing. Particularly about bad writing that makes all the bestseller lists. Especially when this bad writing really serves no purpose. And when everyone is talking about it, even though they all admit … Continue reading
Filed under "Other people", Books, Celebrities, Fashion, Not awesome, Self improvement
Whining on Board
Dear people on the internet, Why do you take such offense against these little yellow Baby on Board stickers that hang in car windows? I mean, I kind of get it. I used to be one of you. I assumed … Continue reading
Filed under "Other people", cars, Children, Memoir, Nature, Not awesome
Change is inevitable
Among my habits that annoy Drew, “saving” is probably pretty high up there. I “save” all kind of things. I save up recycling rather than throwing it away, even though we don’t have a recycling dumpster at our new place. … Continue reading
Filed under "Other people", Being a girl, Dollars, Memoir, My name
Missing: Very Small Reward
We cannot find our can opener. Despite the fact that we have TWO of them. Despite the fact that Drew swears he’s seen one of them somewhere in the new apartment since we moved in. But we seriously cannot find … Continue reading
Filed under "Other people", Being a girl, Home improvements, Memoir
The Art of Avoiding Eye Contact
Drew and I went to a show at a theatre company some time this weekend, and in the lobby I noticed someone with whom we are both familiar. Let’s call this person Pat. I said to Drew, “Hey, Pat’s over … Continue reading
Filed under "Other people", Being a girl, Theatre
Facebook, right ahead!
First, I’d like to mention that Titanic is out in theatres again and I’m pretty psyched. I kind of really want to go see it. Titanic is an awesome movie, and I only hope that they didn’t ruin it by … Continue reading
Filed under "Other people", Being a girl, Friends, Memoir, Self improvement, Technology
Chasing Cars
Yesterday, when I left for work, a man came out of an apartment opposite me and crossed to a car two spaces away from mine. I paid attention to him because I was mentally calculating a) whether I would be … Continue reading
Filed under "Other people", cars, Exercise, Sports
A Dashed-Off Motorcycle Rant
Today I saw a motorcycle zoom all the way up a line of traffic waiting at a stop light, cut into the left turn lane (which was actually in the process of turning), weave to the inside of the lane, … Continue reading
Filed under "Other people", Being a girl, cars, Nonfiction, Not awesome
An Expert at Life
Almost a year ago, I had this great experience with a wacky usher at the theatre. She inspired such quotes as “The carny life is a rough life,” and yes, Drew and I still say that to each other on … Continue reading
Filed under "Other people", Awesome, Celebrities, Memoir, Nonfiction, Theatre
Pacific BioScis Laughs
Here’s something kind of crazy. In January I posted a picture (among other pictures) of a cardboard box with a weird “code” on it. Because I think I’m funny, I tagged that blog post with the “code” in the picture. … Continue reading
Filed under "Other people", Awesome, Nonfiction
