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Signs That Perhaps I Watch Too Much Television 6

Aug

24

2006

I had to create a spreadsheet, with the aid of the Futon Critic’s schedule, to figure out which TiVo to use to record which show for the upcoming fall season. While doing that, I determined that, if I permanently add every show I’m trying out, I will be recording 25.5 hours of television a WEEK. ...

At Last, Honesty From An Airline 1

Aug

23

2006

It comes, in a very NSFW fashion, from RyanAir’s page on New Airport Security Procedures. Courtesy Consumerist.

Just Thinking About This Story Gives Me The Willies 1

Aug

22

2006

Not that there was much danger of it to begin with, but I am not going anywhere NEAR Alabama anytime soon.

A Rich Fucking Tapestry

Aug

21

2006

The most exciting moment of my day was when I came home and discovered that there was no cat puke anywhere in my house. I need to get a life. edit: But first, I need to pass along this portrait of Chaplin as a young cat.

Drugs 1

Aug

20

2006

Well, drugs ain’t gonna get Chaplin to stop biting me. Well, maybe they would, but they cause him to puke like the kid in The Exorcist, so I’m not going to find out. Poor dumb kitty.

Spot The Hole In The Logic! 4

Aug

17

2006

Having taken Chaplin to the vet and determined that his tendency to use me as a chew toy isn’t caused by any underlying medical issue, the vet suggested putting him on Prozac for a couple of months. Let me repeat that: In order to get my cat to stop biting me, I have to make ...

Disease Update 3

Aug

16

2006

Well, it’s Not Strep. No word on what it actually IS, but it’s definitely Not Strep. It’s likely some sort of virus thing, so I’ll be stocking up on DayQuil and throat lozenges and heading back into work tomorrow. Whee!

This Is Not My Week 2

Aug

15

2006

First, there was the whole issue of the bad timing of my trip to Atlanta. Then when I came back, the cat decided I was a chew toy. Now, we have the trifecta: Disease! All my Atlanta-based relatives came over for brunch on Sunday afternoon, and I got to hold Elias, my 5-month old nephew, ...

A Modest Proposal 1

Aug

14

2006

I was describing my ongoing troubles with Chaplin to my mom, and she mentioned that when her old cat was acting up, the vet suggested she try and interact and play with him more. I said, well, that’s all well and good, but I’m out of the house about fifteen hours a day most days, ...

Home Sweet OW!

Aug

13

2006

I don’t think Chaplin was happy with me leaving him alone for two days. The evidence: 1. Kitty puked in a couple of strategic places that were not immediately obvious upon my return home. That was fun when I finally found it. 2. Kitty, after curling up on my chest for a while to lull ...