Monthly Archives: April 2005

Dallas–at least as far as I’ve found so far–has super sucky recycling. I’ve found none. Zero! Grocery stores don’t even recycle bags. I wrote to the Dallas Morning News to ask for receptacles to recycle their printed paper, only to … Continue reading →

So have you guys seen this? They are cartoons. Some of them I don’t get, but the Strong Bad answers e-mail part is pretty amusing.

Okay, this is the second time I’ve had this dream, and since it contains a Spynotebooker, I figure it merits mention. I have twice dreamt that Stephanie, Elissa, and Rachel are all together, and I come to join them, but … Continue reading →

Ever wonder where the word OK came from? Military slang? Editing abbreviation? According to Webster’s, it is an abbreviation for oll korrect, a facetious alternative of all correct. I like it all the more now. Okey dokey is much better … Continue reading →

Can one really become addicted to knitting? I think I may be. I’m obsessed. I am not working or doing anything else I need to do because I’m constantly thinking about knitting. I think part of it is the Lexapro. … Continue reading →

I donated blood today. I think that is the laziest and best way for me to contribute something to my fellow man. I just lie back in a chair while they take a bit of blood, then they feed me … Continue reading →

Judith Ortiz Cofer Book Signing Sunday, April 17th at 1:30 Borders Books – 196 Alps Road Judith Ortiz Cofer will be signing copies of her books including The Meaning of Consuelo, Call Me Maria, An Island Like You, and The … Continue reading →

I’m out of my righteous organic green tea from Nepal, so I got online to see if I can order more. This is the site. I emailed them, so hopefully I’ll be able to order quantities for personal use, but … Continue reading →

I read in the Dallas Morning News today that the voice behind young Bambi was provided by Donnie Dunagan, then a four-year-old from Texas. He grew up to be a career Marine and fought in three wars, but he said … Continue reading →

My cat died sometime this morning after Joe left for work. I’m feeling pretty guilty because I took him to the vet yesterday and perhaps the stress was too much for him, or the shot (he doesn’t get rabies shots … Continue reading →