Category Archives: Life, the Universe and Everything

Pepperkat isn’t even out of 8th grade yet, and already she’s being sought after by the finest schools. She even got a letter from ITT Technical Institute. I saw them on TV and everything! I think she’s getting a swelled … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Somebody knows I like fine Italian movies. I got Lo chiamavano Trinit Continue reading →

Just got back from ringing in the new year with Tom Cruise. Man, that samurai movie is longer than I thought! Our tradition of sleeping through the passing of another year seems to be shot to hell since the Y2K … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Sitting here listening to my son (Whiny the Elder for those of you playing along at home) while he’s doing the dishes. He keeps spouting off strange lines like: “Cheese is my only natural enemy!” and “Cheese ate my real … Continue reading → Continue reading →

It is a shame that we don’t get around to celebrating the lives and accomplishments of people until the year-end death lists roll around, but that’s the way it is. Rather than concentrate on the “big” passings of 2003, like … Continue reading → Continue reading →

OK, to be fair (and somewhat balanced), for all the foolishness about overzealous TSA agents, silly bans on mall walkers and warnings to watch out for anyone carrying a book, I’m glad New Year’s Eve security is especially tight. The … Continue reading → Continue reading →

What a nice relaxing few days it’s been. I’m sure my retail-slavin’, buttocks-bustin’ spouse won’t agree (something about getting up at 4am to go to work in a mall every day), but I’ve had a wonderful time. Today she had … Continue reading → Continue reading →

OK, so forget about the last post. That was just for when I didn’t think I was getting anything for Christmas. We all know it’s really about the loot! I got Red Wine for Dummies, ‘cuz I’m old and have … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Well, it’s Christmas Eve. After the build-up and the shopping and the parties, we’re down to it. Tomorrow is the Big Day™. Of course, we still haven’t finished shopping (duh), but there’s no sense of urgency. The kids and I … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Here is the face of evil! click to enlarge Continue reading →