Bayou and I were out and about yesterday when we saw the worst signage. It was for the Double Tree Hotel, offering its premises for holiday parties. “Have your holiday office party in our restr. Call XXX-XXX-XXXX now.” As we looked at it, Bayou uttered what we were both thinking: “...

“Real Seattleites don’t use umbrellas.” So what qualifies as a ‘real Seattleite”? I’ve lived here for 9 years, but am not a native of Washington State. Does that make me a faux Seattleite? Anyway, I NEVER use an umbrella, for two three reasons: 1. They’re mo...

There are a lot of reasons to research things- mitigating risk, general interest, perspective. And oftentimes, money. The eBay auction for this 1963 Pontiac LeMans Tempest started out innocently enough. Obtained after owner died. Appears to have original interior but no motor, no transmission. Body ...

I am such a geek for odd things- for instance, I am total lover of pinball. Ever since I was a kid, and my parents would bowl in a league together, I would play pinball while they bowled. I grew to love the controlled chaos of the machines, the way the ball would slam against the glass sometimes. I ...

My friend Texass sent this URL via text message, and I’m damn glad. I needed a freakin’ laugh today. Apparently, it’s the week of Assclownery. It’s getting old....

Stolen from that lovely tiara-wearing Amish Prom Queen. 1. What is in the back seat of your car right now? A dog blanket, a cd case, and dog hair. 2. When was the last time you threw up? I think it was while I was in India, in April. 3. What’s your favorite curse word? ‘Sonovabitch’ is...

Because I’m sure you all need a break from All India, All The Time, and because flickr is still being a c***. Happily completed per Sassy’s tag. – 1. How long have you been together? 5 years this past January. 2. Who pursued who? Bayou was more aggressive, but I definitely didnR...

…Mother Nature. Look, you indecisive and brazenly fickle hussy, KNOCK IT OFF WITH THE SNOW. It’s officially Spring! Surely you remember, I hear you were a drunken floozy on the Vernal Equinox. (A little too much Pinot Noir, I’m told.) I know you have a lot going on and weather duti...

Overheard in the car, between our good friends Texass and Teach. (Texass turns to Teach) “You know, I love this song1 . But I have a question.” Teach: “What’s that?” Texass: I get the cutting down trees, the reindeer…the songs of joy and peace…” Teach ...