randomosity

Home maintenance question o’ the day

There is a big honkin’ oak tree in my front yard. Nestled in the branches of that oak tree is a big honkin’ spotlight to illuminate my front and side yards. That big honkin’ spotlight has gone out, as lights sometimes do. My question is: Who in Memphis can be called upon to replace this light, which can only be accessed by boom truck or perhaps very large ladder? I have considered calling the fire…

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I'm posting about my damn cats again the manfriend

It’s because she has better eyelashes than I do

A play [The Boyfriend Formerly Known as Manfred* enters room] Me, to BFKM while stroking Jack, who had come to sit next to me while BFKM was out of the room: We’re in love. BFKM: [Shocked face] Me: Mmm hmm. We’re getting married. Show him the ring you got me, kitty. [Whispers] It’s a milk top ring! BFKM: Well, fine. That’s okay because I have been having a torrid affair with Miss Kitty. Me: [Shocked…

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politics

‘Restoring’ ‘honor’

Saturday morning I got up shortly after 11, just in time to remember that the White Privilege Wankfest was streaming live online and I should probably watch some of it. The term “White Privilege Wankfest” is probably not going to sway many people who don’t already think that’s what it is, I realize, but I have never been known for my measured, diplomatic argument style and, frankly, would much rather call this spade a motherfucking…

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