Sunday, June 28, 2009

RIP, with mixed emotions


As a child he was made to be the performing monkey at the organ grinder's show. As an adult, to all outward appearances, at least, he appeared to be attempting to eradicate both his race and his gender. And, at the very least, he had a very unhealthy obsession with young boys. But...the legacy of the King of Pop will live on in his music.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Would you care for some coffee with your sugar?


Some of the desserts that were served at a wedding I attended earlier this evening:
  • wedding cake
  • chocolate cake
  • mocha cake
  • chocolate chip cookies
  • jellied fruit slices
  • chocolate covered strawberries
  • halavah
  • deep fried oreos
  • coconut, chocolate and various fruit flavored sorbets
  • cheesecake pops
  • vanilla gelati cones
Plop! Plop! Fizz! Fizz! awaits....

Friday, June 12, 2009

More Things My Brother Always Says, Mostly About Cats (except where otherwise noted)


  • "In Egypt, cats were worshipped as Gods. Cats have not forgotten this."
  • "Furry little psycho"
  • "With a brain the size of a walnut"*
  • "Why am I not surprised"**
  • "I was reading a science fiction story in which..."***
* formerly "with a brain the size of a marble," until further research proved otherwise
** sometimes about cats
*** only occasionally about cats

Monday, June 08, 2009

Top 10 Things Edie Always Says


  • Can I leave at two today?
  • I'd like to leave at two, if that's possible
  • I need to leave at two
  • Is that gonna be a problem?
  • No, and here's why
  • Everything before the "but" is a lie
  • It's my five minute complaint time
  • Here's what you have to do
  • Why should today be any different?
  • Can I just say something?

You will be missed!

Sunday, June 07, 2009

Top 10 Things My Brother Always Says


1) Do I have to draw diagrams?
2) With a flourish of trumpets
3) By the undemanding standards of feline intelligence
4) I wasn't taking notes
5) It's no doubt hereditary

I'm sure there's at least 5 more, and when I think of what they are, they will be posted!