If you read my blog frequently, you know that I have been watching The World Series of Pop Culture on VH-1. You may also know that I took the online test to become a contestant on the show. I didn’t get picked, which one could argue that I know so much that they felt I [...]
Entries from July 2006
July 27, 2006
I Probably Should Just Go To Bed, It’s Been THAT Kind of Day
Things that happened to me today to make this day aim high on the crappy list:
My wedding band (gold band with diamond baguettes) is cracked straight through. I don’t know how long it has been this way, and I can’t recall a time today when I could have done that, seeing as the engagement ring [...]
July 26, 2006
A (Stylish?) Tadpole in a Shark Pool
Yesterday evening, we took Spiff to the Outlet stores here in Orlando to go shoes and clothes shopping for Middle School.
(We also took Scamp, who likes to put on “shows” using the clothing racks as his curtains. We provided entertainment for everyone, right down to the annoyed salesgirl who had to pick up several shirts [...]
July 26, 2006
How to Annoy Spiff in the Car
Step #1: Burn a copy of the Soundtrack from High School Musical that your 6 year old neighbor let you borrow…
Step #2: Put it in the CD player in your van, and don’t tell him…
Step #3: Listen without incident until Song #2 starts playing…
Step #4: Wait for the explosion. Yep.
(Right now, it’s his least [...]
July 25, 2006
When Did CVS Decide to Stop Selling Mountain Dew Code Red?
…and why didn’t I get the memo?
They had me at hello; or 4 12-packs for $10, according to my Sunday circular.
I was all ready to go clean them out. I was even braving the rain that pretty much hindered any delusions of grandeur I had about getting my errands done today.
Crappy Florida Summertime [...]
July 24, 2006
On Mercury, Autism, and My Perspective
Please note: The original title for this post was going to be “Isn’t Mercury a Planet in Space?” but I didn’t think it would capture the point that I want to make that what I say here is my perspective on this issue.
A family member not too long ago sent me an email directing me [...]
