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The power of cute compels you

I just got back from a walk to Burke’s to return the book I got for my dad’s birthday, which — as I suspected — he already owned. That little transaction will help out with the budget situation this week, but it means that I have to keep hunting for something the man doesn’t already own. Which is fricking impossible; this makes at least the third or fourth time I’ve bought him something he already…

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Happy birthday, Mom

My mom with a beached pink whale in 2005. Today is my mom’s 51st birthday. I’m not sure if she’s at the point yet where she’s reluctant to tell people her age, but I hope not; I think she should be proud of her years and her experiences and her wisdom. She has always been reluctant to color the grey in her hair, and for a long time (okay, like, three years when I was…

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Remedy, please

I went to bed at a whoppingly early 12:30, and here it is, nearly three hours later, and I’m up and about, pretty much wide awake. Not sure what woke me. I think it may have been a train. The windows are open, so it’s a little louder than usual out there. Blaaaaaah. Too late for Nyquil or Benadryl, warm milk sounds disgusting (and I’m out of milk anyway), reading does the opposite of put…

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Pay up, y’all

• I burnt the ever-loving shit out of my left thumb and forefinger today, getting Texas Toast out of the oven with what are, apparently, completely decorative pot-holders. It has taken me, like, fifteen minutes to type this many letters. • My neighbor has three big dogs living in her apartment. It’s sweet in theory, but really annoying in practice. • Perfect pre-spring sipping wine: Viognier. Mmm, apples and honeysuckle. • I’ve spent more time…

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Pretty much the best infomercial ever

(click to biggie size) Better than the Thunderstick Pro, better than the Jack LaLane Powerjuicer, better than any ol’ stupid Ronco shit: THE AEROGARDEN. Look at this thing. The hosts are so completely excited about the prospect of growing tiny tomatoes and lettuce and take a look at this time-lapse footage and all you need is water and nutrient pills administered when prompted by the digital readout and don’t forget the pre-planted seedling pod that…

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