Monthly Archives: February 2013

I have a cool mom (not a regular mom). I’m 43 and I still get nervous when I tell my parents things like “I bought a new car.” I sent my mom a text message and pic of me with … Continue reading →

This is pretty much the face I’ve been making since last night. When I bought this: The MINI Countryman. I’m totally going through the whole buyer’s remorse thing. Why did I get this? I didn’t need it! My Subaru worked … Continue reading →

I work out at a very gay gym. It’s just a Y, but it’s the downtown Y, and thus attracts all the hip, young, urban professionals. Aka “gays”. And metrosexuals. Seriously, there are evenings there when I look around and … Continue reading →

I don’t need a new car, I really don’t. I mean, the Subaru works great and I do love the All Wheel drive. It handles well and has had no issues. But I have new car fever, and I Want … Continue reading →

Arigato haaaay! So- after a bit of time off, the comix are back this week. And with a vengeance, methinks. First up– a winning caption from many moons ago. Congrats to a new winner: Jumbo Jim! And now for a … Continue reading →

What has two thumbs and woke up to faded-in morning radio? *This* guy. As promised, Amazon had my clock radio waiting at my door when I got home yesterday. 15 minutes later I had read the manual, set the time, … Continue reading →

I am utterly fascinated by meteorites, and it seems the rest of the world is too. I mean, you have to be living under a rock (or have been hit by one) to have missed the video of the stony … Continue reading →

So, I believe I found a replacement for the Bose: Allow me to introduce the Sangean WR-2. First of all, let me say that there is a real gap in the clock radio market. There is a wealth of cheap, … Continue reading →

You will be missed. Yup, my Bose “wave” clock radio died on Sunday. It served me faithfully from the mid 90’s up through yesterday. And then… I was taking a nap Sunday afternoon and when I woke up, I say … Continue reading →

Well, I will say this: Men who sit down to pee are Less likely to miss