I’ve been toting around a gift certificate to my favorite lingerie shop, Birdie’s since Christmastime. I’m really bad about gift certificates, because I’m definitely a fair-weather shopper, so certificates I receive in December probably won’t be redeemed until at least March. As the latter part of this week and the whole of the weekend are […]
Monthly Archive for February, 2008
The Makeover!
Posted in bike commuting, Trek 800 on Feb 25th, 2008
Joel had a vision regarding my old Trek, and I’m no woman to stand in the way of visions especially when the end result is going to be a better bike for my nefarious purposes. The old Trek still had many original parts on it until this winter, Both derailleurs, front and rear brake calipers (but […]
One last beer post
Posted in beer and/or homebrewing on Feb 24th, 2008
I started the long-promised Imperial Stout last week. After that I need to do some serious brewing to build up the stocks for the summer social season. What I’m planning for includes: 1. IPA – the IPAs I’ve brewed in the past have gone over BIG with all comers. So far, I think the best […]
Burble, burble
Posted in beer and/or homebrewing on Feb 24th, 2008
Well, the darn beer has finally started doing something. The yeast was hella slow to take off this time around. I think it’s been a little cooler in the cupboard than is ideal, plus the yeast could have used to have been out of the fridge for longer before I pitched it. I should probably […]
My Top Ten Reasons To Read Achewood
Posted in Distractions, Recommendations, Utter Silliness on Feb 22nd, 2008
10. Do you think it is rad to have alcoholism, Ray?” 9. Vlad speaks to Philippe’s mom on the phone “your…voice…it is the seeds of a thousant memories” and “until you are the nudest you are ever being.” 8. Ray offers technical advice upon the laying of the Transatlantic Cable. 7. Beef is too depressed to […]
Froze-ed
Posted in bike commuting, grumbles gripes and pointless bitching, Playing With Weather on Feb 21st, 2008
Man, the weather this week has just been loathesome. It was booger-freezing weather for the first half of the week, then sleet today. I guess it’s supposed to be snowy tomorrow, which is fine by me. Beats freezing-ass cold with wind (Tuesday) and snow tends not to soak in, nor form a crust over your […]
Shooting for Canon
Posted in books, grumbles gripes and pointless bitching on Feb 20th, 2008
Most highschoolers aren’t the most discerning of folks. I know my tastes during that phase of my life were pretty awful, not that they aren’t questionable to this day. Still, kids know what they like and don’t like, and I don’t think I’m going very far out on a limb to say that most kids […]
My brains are PRIVATE BUSINESS!
Posted in dumb things I have done, grumbles gripes and pointless bitching on Feb 17th, 2008
Apparently Meyers-Briggs and suchlike are hot on the brains over at 3WA. I started to contribute to the conversations a couple of times, but couldn’t really bring it to a useful and non-offensive conclusion, because the fact of the matter is, I hate those fuckin’ tests. I mean! Years ago, back when I was working […]
Wort to your mama
Posted in beer and/or homebrewing on Feb 17th, 2008
I started brewing my next batch of beer today, because I really don’t have much of anything better to do. It’s snowing steadily outside, I’ve burned myself out on organizing shit in my basement, and most of my upcoming sewing projects are just too complicated to get into now. I needed a project that would […]
I didn’t want to spam my own post with responses to everyone so I’m just going to say it here, instead. Thank you to everyone who has commented or e-mailed me, or sent a private message. All of these well-wishes have completely knocked me out.  Thank you for the kindness and for just being awesome.