Monthly Archives: October 2004

I find it hilarious when thoughtful people respond to hatemail. Chris is priceless.

“I’ve poisoned your awful child! He’ll be dead soon!” I liked to imagine their fictional reactions: “Oh my God, how can we thank you? Now we can buy things we like!” Enjoy your weekend.

One thing I’ve hated lately: Hearing adults use the word “mom” as an insult One thing I hated and then liked: The Corrections. I hated it at first because the characters had so much anxiety that I could identify with … Continue reading →

Portrait of a chef as a young felon Jackson: I can’t wait ’til I’m a big kid so I can cross the street by myself. Me: What else do big kids do? Jackson: Play with knives!

Hair History though a work in progress, is up here.

I brought a dozen doughnuts to our job site CPR training. This is a teeny bit like passing around cough syrup at a N.A. meeting. You just don’t offer bags full of colorful, artery-clogging goodness to people trying to learn … Continue reading →

We were watching Scooby Doo and Jackson asked me who I liked best. “I like Shaggy and Velma best,” I said. “I like Daphne and Fred and Scooby best,” said Jackson, which was great because it showed me he’s beginning … Continue reading →

Did I tell you I’ve been passing gall stones? I didn’t, did I. I’m not hiding things from you! I just didn’t want you to worry. Remember back in April I mentioned that I had this weird ache on my … Continue reading →

This piece of Flash animation is based on what happens every night when Jack comes home. Seriously. No, I’m kidding. No, actually I’m not. Thanks, Anil

Some tombstones that might be appropriate for me: 1. I’m done talking about it, obviously (*rolls eyes*) 2. Shhh! 3. Moved to a new url; please update your bookmark As Halloween approaches Jackson continues to beg us to take him … Continue reading →