Monthly archives: November, 2003

Safety Tips

My husband is always trying to instill a healthy fear of strangers into Charlotte. Here’s what I heard of this morning’s lesson: Michael – So, what do you do if Michael Jackson shows up at your school? Charlotte – I scream and run away. Then I go to the office and tell them I’m sick …

On Coffee, Shopping and Giving Thanks

My sister is dangerously insane. We went out with her for Thanksgiving on Wednesday, but because she was out of town and couldn’t be with us on Thursday, I was obligated to go Christmas shopping with her yesterday. So, I decided first thing yesterday morning that I would need caffeine to survive the ordeal that …

Wake Up, Honey, the Movie’s Over

The Cat in the Hat was so boring that I almost wish I had stayed home and done housework instead. My husband actually fell asleep about mid-way through. I stayed awake and waited for the good part. It never came. Charlotte said it was “just ok.” She’s nine. So, for the record, our collective review …

*Woof

Ruff, ruff, ruff ruff. Grrr. Woof, woof, woof. Grrrrrrrr. Arooooooh. Growl. Woof. Woof. Bark. Howl. Ruff, Wrebbie *For human translation of this post, click extended entry.

On the Brink’s of Disaster

First off, this is a self-indulgent post. By self-indulgent I mean I’ll enjoy writing it more than you’ll enjoy reading it. But, I can’t resist this topic anymore. I’ve held it in for too long. The persons handling advertising for Brink’s Home Security should be fired. Not just fired from their jobs but literally set …