I’m taking a brief break in the hotel room to report that I’m having a fabulous time at BlogHer. I’ll admit to being more interested in the social stuff than the actual panels, especially because MamaPop threw a party last night that was unbelievably fun. But I’m heading out in a few seconds so that [...]

We were leaving my mom’s house after spending the afternoon with my dad and grandparents and similar folks. My dad said something faux-exasperated to the husband like, “Gah. You made me a grandfather.”

“It wasn’t just me, Grampy,” chuckled the husband.

“Yeah, but you had a hand in it,” my dad replied.

The husband paused, smirking, [...]

What do these folks have in common? They were not appreciated in their time. Case in point:

Me, flushed with the excitement of my next great business idea: You know, I’ve only done a quick Google search, but I don’t think there’s a Jeopardy-themed bar called “Potent Potables.”
Husband: …
Me: Don’t look at me like that. It’s [...]

That’s my buddy, Tracey. Today is her birthday.

I would have a gift for her, but I spent all of my money on pretty dresses, which is all Tracey’s fault because she got me hooked on sales sites.

I, of course, hope that all of Tracey’s birthdays are rad, but I hope that this one is particularly [...]

I get the feeling I’m being watched.

I’m probably just paranoid, though.

It’s a new dawn. It’s a new day. And I’m feeling good.

The department head gave me a copy of Medea.

My personal ad, if I were to have one, would be like:

Kelly, 30
Looking for: origins of words and motherfuckers to stab. Hit me up via email. Peace.

One of the profs just gave me this book as an early birthday present. I definitely squee’d. Think that makes me a nerd?

I would like to state publicly and for the record that PNC Bank is the worst bank ever and I deeply regret ever getting involved with them. If you work for PNC or know anyone who works for PNC, you should consider finding new employment rather then be associated with crooked thieves who have the [...]

I got my hair cut.

Whenever I get my hair cut, I always ask them to blow it out and iron it straight, since they can get it all smooth and pretty. The last two times I’ve gotten my hair done, it’s been raining heavily by the time I left the salon. I really don’t understand [...]