Other notes: “Note found in fridge” “Note found on the bathroom door”
Friday Five: Five things I did last night to avoid working
***my deadline for BQ is this weekend*** so this is what I did last night instead of finishing my work***rest assured, my editor doesn’t read my blog*** 1.) Watched the entire Joe Strummer: The Future is Unwritten documentary on YouTube: The first of 11 (!) videos here. 2.) Felt so sad about Joe that I […]
Friday Fives: Some Etsy
I’m not an artist, but I swoon at the sight of some of the talented artists at Etsy. Here are some of my favorites: 1.) My friend Annie’s shop Wexford Girl. 2.) Marisa’s store Creative Thursday. 3.) The greatly talented Elsita. 4.) Nesta home. 5.) The fun and creative jewerly of So Charmed. 6.) (for […]
Friday Fives: Lryics from ’70s easy listening songs I hope aren’t true
“It’s hard to get by, just upon a smile.” Cat Stevens, Wild World “You can’t hide your lyin eyes,” The Eagles “Lived nine lives, gunned down ten,” Ride like the wind, Christopher Cross “Someone left the cake out in the rain,” MacArthur Park, Donna Summers “Suzanne the plans they made put an end to you.” […]
5 Things Which Are An Affront To My Husband’s Masculinity Which I Don’t Understand, But Have Learned To Accept
Alleged Affront: Using a staw. His explanation: You never saw John Wayne use a straw, did you? Alleged Affront: Walking a dog who is wearing a sweater. His explanation: Is self-explanatory. Alleged Affront: Checking Luggage. His Explanation: Baggage Claim is for amateurs. Alleged Affront: Shampoo and then condition. His explanation: Why do in two steps […]
Friday five: Jane Austen & Friends
1) Get your daily dose at Jane Austen Quote of the Day. 2) To continue the age-old debate, Colin Firth or Matthew MacFayden, which is the real (better) Mr. Darcy? The Jane Austen Movie Club. Much too controversial for me to address… 3) Okay, this is for the die-hard fans of Jane. The famous Jane […]
Friday fives: Things I love that are English
Things I love that are English, the list… 1) Morrissey, The one and only…still 2) Boden Catalog never disappoints. It has the most charming clothes–see them here. 3) The Bronte sister. I have always been captivated, not only by their work, but by their sisterhood. Maybe because I don’t have any sisters. I am intrigued […]
Friday Five (in two): Things My High School Boyfriend is Doing Now According To My Mom’s Predictions
These are the things my high school boyfriend is doing now according to what my mom thought he would do when he grew up. (There are only two.) 1.) Working at McDonald’s 2.) Disappointing his parents
I just called to say I love you and also something I will probably regret later
Five phone messages I suggest you NEVER leave your husband at work. 1) “Honey, did you take the kids with you to work this morning? Oh, never mind, here they are.” 2) “Me again, I know you said “no” to that Coach purse, but the gal at the purse counter at Nordstrom wants to talk […]
Friday Five: Some Internet themed links…One Speech-Centered Pet Peeve
1) It is disturbing to me that MySpace has a “Browse” option. 2) At some stage you have to take a stand: is Internet capitalized or not? If you are interested in this kind of thing… 3) My friend John sent me this stat for my blog, he works doing something related to the internet […]