May 2011
9 posts
2 tags
Hawk Eyes
Some people use binoculars to spy on their neighbors.  We have Frank.
May 28th
1 note
3 tags
On Teachers
There’s been quite a bit of fuss over teachers swirling around the internets.  See here and here.  This one is my favorite, as it puts a bit of perspective and appreciation back into the equation: Is this thing on? When I was a teacher, people used to ask me what it was like. I usually told them one of two things: “Picture doing your job, whatever it is, only there are 30 teenagers in...
May 26th
3 notes
Take That, Williamsburg
Via the ever brilliant Young Manhattanite.
May 26th
Take That, Williamsburg
Via the ever brilliant Young Manhattanite.
May 25th
3 tags
Where Is My Fucking Salutation?
A coworker of mine starts all her emails thusly: “Hi.”  Not “Hi Meg.”  Or “Dear Meg.”  Or “Hi Extremely Competent Person.”  Just, “Hi.”  And it’s not just me.  She emails everyone this way — the people she manages, her supervisor, our CEO, outside contacts, EVERYONE AND THEIR MOTHER.  “HI.” Am I old...
May 25th
1 note
3 tags
Sitting Is Killing Me
Among other things.  Like kitten shit. Check it.
May 24th
1 note
2 tags
Where’s Waldo?: Jimmy Edition
nprfreshair: jimmyfalloniseverywhere: Where’s Waldo?:  Jimmy Edition Monday’s guest is hidden somewhere in this puzzle. Can you find him, a scroll, a frisbee and a dog tail? NPR interviewed Jimmy Fallon today.  I’ve never considered myself a fan of his before.  One of the best interviews ever.  LOVED.  Will have to see him live at some point.
May 23rd
1 note
4 tags
While the Landlord Is Away...
…the cats smell like lavender.  Ha!  I crack myself up.  Really.  I suppose I should explain. The manlover is in Chicago on business for the week.  The cats… well, the cats are being disciplined.  Finally. Cats hate the smell of lavender.  And rosemary.  And citrus.  And a whole host of other things they come bounding up to eat and back away yanking their heads from side to side...
May 23rd
3 notes
3 tags
Sound Investment
Two months ago I randomly stumbled upon a little vase.  Asymmetrical and on sale, it was love at first sight.  The landlord was all “what are you ever going to put in that?”  Umm, everything?  Little vases cheer up all spaces — bathrooms, kitchen sinks, dressers, you name it.  And there’s always the random blossom that seems made for small vases. And then these two...
May 22nd
3 notes