When the World’s Most Opinionated Zip Code and Mine Collide

/ May 18, 2010

Like most writers, I’m a bibliophile. And like most bibliophiles, I spend a lot of free time where all things books lie. The place I haunted with the highest frequency was the now-defunct B Dalton in the mall with the Dunkin. The bookstore wasn’t large. It was the size of a shoe store, actually. But it carried most new releases

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Unicorn Fail

/ April 26, 2010

First off, I’ve noticed I’ve gotten some new followers. Hi, welcome, and Happy Monday. A few months ago, Cathy in marketing showed me the most disturbing Etsy find ever. The release of Regretsy reminded me of it’s existence. Yes, this is a unicorn. Yes, you can find it on Etsy. Yes, this bothers me. While taxidermy is useful from a

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Phantasma’s Permission Slip

/ April 14, 2010

Dear Parent,We are currently planning an in-school field trip in our sixth grade science classes, and your child is invited to participate. Please read carefully the information about this field trip, below. If you would like your child to participate, please sign the Parent Permission Form (attached) and return it by the date indicated. Students who do not return a

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How I’d Spend $160

/ March 15, 2010

Remember the diatribe about Aerosmith and my fan contract? Two weeks ago Dom Lawson at Metal Hammer blogged about Aerosmith’s upcoming UK shows and the insane ticket prices. This guy is my new best friend because he says what I’ve been thinking for years. 106 pounds is about 160 in American dollars. So if you and your significant other were

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Rear Gear – Newest Trend in Pet Fashion?

/ February 3, 2010

Danielle, purveyor of all weird internet findings, sent me this Etsy link for butt covers yesterday. And all I can say is. What. The. Hell. As the servant owner of two cats – both of whom like to stick their ass in my face – I understand that the butt is not attractive. There’s the hole and sometimes… residue. In

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