Monday, July 24, 2006
I didn't forget, I was just lazy
That sociolgy breastfeeding book was At the Breast by Linda Blum. I actually remembered the title the next day. It's not one to rush out and read, but the introduction and conclusion were interesting. The cover and title got me a lot of looks on the train.
monday night's alright for blogging
finished objects: knitting needle cases
My Aunt Ginnie was up this weekend, so I made knitting needle cases for her and my aunt MaryAnn (they're my dad's sisters). Being a title 1 procrastinator, I cut the fabric last weekend, but didn't start the sewing part until 9pm Saturday night. Somehow, they got done around 2:30AM, and I spent about an hour finishing them Sunday AM. They came out pretty good. Ginnie's has half a cherry dishcloth from Crate and Barrel (now discontinued, of course!), half a black Target napkin, leopard upholstry fabric and part of a pillowcase from Ikea. MaryAnn's has the rest of the pillowcase, half of an Issac Mizrahi napkin, more of the leopard upholstry fabric (a NYC find), and plum funky remnant from Michael's.
my new favorite things:
XL Hefty Ziploc heavy duty bags: For storage, these bags are up there with Space Bags. Perfect for storing comforters, a season's worth of toddler clothes, or a couple of pillows. If you sit on them, you can squeeze most of the air out to fit them into funky places. Priced at about $7 at Target for 4, they're a steal. There's also an XXL size, too.
Half portions of single serve Annie's Microwavable Mac & Cheese: Perfect for a toddler-sized side dish, use 1/4 cup macaroni with 1/4 cup water. Microwave for 3 minutes, add about 1 heaping tablespoon of cheese mix. Leave the rest in the packaging for another time. Makes a box of 6 servings last longer. Also, buy the white cheddar at Trader Joe's for $2.19, not $4.19 like at Shaw's or Stop and Shop.
Shocking, isn't it? Some of my key food items--like the Annie's Mac and Cheese, also Envirokids and Barbara's cereal products--are significantly less expensive at Trader Joe's. Even Whole Foods, surprisingly, is less expensive for the organic staples, like...
Consorzio Marinades: California Teriyaki 10-minute Marinade is hands-down a staple in our house, on steak and salmon especially. Mix it with a little of the Baja Lime or Tropical Mango on a thin pork chop (chicken works just as well), and you've got a little slice o' heaven. The Consorzio Organic BBQ sauce is also the right balance of sweet and tangy. Again, it's cheaper at Whole Foods for $2.99 a bottle or $4.99 at Shaw's.
Benedryl Cream for inflamed mosquito bites. Histamine takes the red out. After-Bite does a number on the immediate itchiness, but it stings like crazy at first.
The new Blade series on Spike: not too bad. It's less painful to watch than the Witchblade series a few years ago.
My Aunt Ginnie was up this weekend, so I made knitting needle cases for her and my aunt MaryAnn (they're my dad's sisters). Being a title 1 procrastinator, I cut the fabric last weekend, but didn't start the sewing part until 9pm Saturday night. Somehow, they got done around 2:30AM, and I spent about an hour finishing them Sunday AM. They came out pretty good. Ginnie's has half a cherry dishcloth from Crate and Barrel (now discontinued, of course!), half a black Target napkin, leopard upholstry fabric and part of a pillowcase from Ikea. MaryAnn's has the rest of the pillowcase, half of an Issac Mizrahi napkin, more of the leopard upholstry fabric (a NYC find), and plum funky remnant from Michael's.
my new favorite things:
XL Hefty Ziploc heavy duty bags: For storage, these bags are up there with Space Bags. Perfect for storing comforters, a season's worth of toddler clothes, or a couple of pillows. If you sit on them, you can squeeze most of the air out to fit them into funky places. Priced at about $7 at Target for 4, they're a steal. There's also an XXL size, too.
Half portions of single serve Annie's Microwavable Mac & Cheese: Perfect for a toddler-sized side dish, use 1/4 cup macaroni with 1/4 cup water. Microwave for 3 minutes, add about 1 heaping tablespoon of cheese mix. Leave the rest in the packaging for another time. Makes a box of 6 servings last longer. Also, buy the white cheddar at Trader Joe's for $2.19, not $4.19 like at Shaw's or Stop and Shop.
Shocking, isn't it? Some of my key food items--like the Annie's Mac and Cheese, also Envirokids and Barbara's cereal products--are significantly less expensive at Trader Joe's. Even Whole Foods, surprisingly, is less expensive for the organic staples, like...
Consorzio Marinades: California Teriyaki 10-minute Marinade is hands-down a staple in our house, on steak and salmon especially. Mix it with a little of the Baja Lime or Tropical Mango on a thin pork chop (chicken works just as well), and you've got a little slice o' heaven. The Consorzio Organic BBQ sauce is also the right balance of sweet and tangy. Again, it's cheaper at Whole Foods for $2.99 a bottle or $4.99 at Shaw's.
Benedryl Cream for inflamed mosquito bites. Histamine takes the red out. After-Bite does a number on the immediate itchiness, but it stings like crazy at first.
The new Blade series on Spike: not too bad. It's less painful to watch than the Witchblade series a few years ago.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
zipper pouch
Found it! I thought this might have been taken when we were robbed a couple months ago, but I found it in a bag I hadn't used. It's slightly bigger than an iPod, made from printed canvas swatches from Repo Depot. Yay!
8/20/06: The new Sephora catalog has a line of makeup bags with the exact same print (different material). It's the Mod bag collection.
8/20/06: The new Sephora catalog has a line of makeup bags with the exact same print (different material). It's the Mod bag collection.
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
mama is my friend
I just happened to look at the TV, and the film Bent is on, starring Clive Owen. He looks like Michael Stipe in one scene, Vinny Jones in another. Huh. Jude Law & Paul Bettany are also in it. Clive Owen must have a new movie coming out. They've been showing King Arthur like crazy (thanks Kiera Knightly), the Bourne Identity, and now this. Not that I mind, at all. Makes me want to watch Sin City again. At least it's a break from an evening of UFC. And now we have cable in the bedroom. How sweet it is!
I can't stop reading Yarn Harlot's blog. She posted ("the power scares me") about one knitter's support to help WIC in California promote breastfeeding by knitting hats made of veggies, fruits, and judging by some readers' comments, boobies. Since the YH is also a lacation specialist--so, so cool--yet she's still respectful of the choices women make. Yay, on so many levels.
Most of the comments were women's bf stories, offering support & experiences. The US just sucks how little maternity leave we get, and lack of a pumping room in many workplaces. At least at my job, there is a room and another one if needed. Support and education for bf moms is spotty, and can we please, please not gang up on each other about the choices we make for our kids? Like moms don't have enough guilt? OK?
Breastfeeding is a loaded parenting topic, not as much as co-sleeping or Ferberizing (whoa, is that one a party pooper!) but it can get pretty heated. I read a great book when I was breastfeeding--I'll go look for it in the library tomorrow, I promise (it was one of those books that I was trolling the aisles and just picked up)--about the sociology of contemporary breastfeeding. I'm not going to go into *my* feelings now, but it's something near & dear to my heart.
For the record? My son was 6 weeks early, I went back to work part-time after my leave (6 weeks plus my vacation time then a month unpaid=12 weeks, the most allowed by my workplace without having to jump through tons of paperwork hoops) and we breastfed until he was 20 months old. Ups and downs, it was great. We had to stop (which was a relief, in a way) when he had a nasty rotavirus and couldn't keep anything down except Pedialyte. That week was awful, but he's really well adjusted now.
Owen's quotes of the day: "That huge elevator is for big people." (He came to my work and was enthralled with the freight elevator.)
"Mama is my friend." (He went to backup day care. I'm sure they called everyone "friends," so this makes sense.)
I can't stop reading Yarn Harlot's blog. She posted ("the power scares me") about one knitter's support to help WIC in California promote breastfeeding by knitting hats made of veggies, fruits, and judging by some readers' comments, boobies. Since the YH is also a lacation specialist--so, so cool--yet she's still respectful of the choices women make. Yay, on so many levels.
Most of the comments were women's bf stories, offering support & experiences. The US just sucks how little maternity leave we get, and lack of a pumping room in many workplaces. At least at my job, there is a room and another one if needed. Support and education for bf moms is spotty, and can we please, please not gang up on each other about the choices we make for our kids? Like moms don't have enough guilt? OK?
Breastfeeding is a loaded parenting topic, not as much as co-sleeping or Ferberizing (whoa, is that one a party pooper!) but it can get pretty heated. I read a great book when I was breastfeeding--I'll go look for it in the library tomorrow, I promise (it was one of those books that I was trolling the aisles and just picked up)--about the sociology of contemporary breastfeeding. I'm not going to go into *my* feelings now, but it's something near & dear to my heart.
For the record? My son was 6 weeks early, I went back to work part-time after my leave (6 weeks plus my vacation time then a month unpaid=12 weeks, the most allowed by my workplace without having to jump through tons of paperwork hoops) and we breastfed until he was 20 months old. Ups and downs, it was great. We had to stop (which was a relief, in a way) when he had a nasty rotavirus and couldn't keep anything down except Pedialyte. That week was awful, but he's really well adjusted now.
Owen's quotes of the day: "That huge elevator is for big people." (He came to my work and was enthralled with the freight elevator.)
"Mama is my friend." (He went to backup day care. I'm sure they called everyone "friends," so this makes sense.)
Thursday, July 06, 2006
weekend(s) of love
Two weeks ago I took O-man out in the drizzle to the Red Wagon on Charles St. to get him some rain boots. He had such a great time at the store, and the staff was really nice about him opening and closing the door to the upstairs area (where the books, toys, boots, and sale items are). They were even nicer about me having to change a poopy diaper in their supertiny bathroom. I also ended up buying a pair of Curious George boots, which ended up to be just big enough that they fell off when I carried the little dude, and they got stuck in a mucky puddle as O-man tried to jump out of it. That was no fun to clean up, and I was worried about the various kinds of bacteria that might have been swallowed when O. fell on his face. (I think he emerged relatively unscathed.) Top that off with going down the wet slides, slipping down the wobbly bridge, and having to ride the T home with wet pants and 1 sock: priceless.
Easy Mojito: Mint leaves (enough to equal 2 or so sprigs), 2 teaspoons sugar, juice of 1 lime (more if desired, maybe equal to 2 tbls) with at least 1/4-1/2 rind; muddle or bruise leaves with the handle of a wooden meat tenderizer or rice paddle so the sugar is mostly dissolved; add shot (plus/minus) rum, ice, top off with club soda. Enjoy!
4th of July weekend notes:
Zuzu is not the most kid-friendly place, but that's kind of OK. It's a bar. The mojitos are good, and the ice cream/chocolate baklava with fruit makes a yummy dessert. Wish I could have stayed and talked to Aisha more, but I had O-man with me. He had fun being out late.
Upper Crust was a kid-friendly, and we polished off 2 pieces of pizza between the two of us.
Public Service Announcement: The bathrooms at the Frog Pond close at 6PM. Bathrooms at the Visitor Center close at 5PM. Macy's, however is open until 9pm most nights.
Congrats to Lorie & Pete. Yay! Of course, happy birthday to Dan. Rob is the best grill master ever. Dr. Phil should never, ever again be allowed to co-host a fireworks celebration.
Easy Mojito: Mint leaves (enough to equal 2 or so sprigs), 2 teaspoons sugar, juice of 1 lime (more if desired, maybe equal to 2 tbls) with at least 1/4-1/2 rind; muddle or bruise leaves with the handle of a wooden meat tenderizer or rice paddle so the sugar is mostly dissolved; add shot (plus/minus) rum, ice, top off with club soda. Enjoy!
4th of July weekend notes:
Zuzu is not the most kid-friendly place, but that's kind of OK. It's a bar. The mojitos are good, and the ice cream/chocolate baklava with fruit makes a yummy dessert. Wish I could have stayed and talked to Aisha more, but I had O-man with me. He had fun being out late.
Upper Crust was a kid-friendly, and we polished off 2 pieces of pizza between the two of us.
Public Service Announcement: The bathrooms at the Frog Pond close at 6PM. Bathrooms at the Visitor Center close at 5PM. Macy's, however is open until 9pm most nights.
Congrats to Lorie & Pete. Yay! Of course, happy birthday to Dan. Rob is the best grill master ever. Dr. Phil should never, ever again be allowed to co-host a fireworks celebration.
Monday, June 19, 2006
a few of my new favorite things
Clif Nectar bars: specifically, the cinnamon pecan tastes like a little chewy cinnabun. There are four ingredients, all organic: pecans, dates, cinnamon, vanilla. I could eat a bunch of these little bits o' heaven. 3 WW pts.
VitaminWater in Rescue/Green Tea: I have been in love with this since they launched in, what, 2000? And I drank it when I was in labor. This is my fave of ALL the green teas, but is hard to find. Apparently, VitaminWater (even though they are in the process of being bought by a big eevil company) has the same distributor as Snapple, and since Snapple has a similar drink (but not really), oftentimes the same store won't carry both. Which is a shame, because the Vitamin/SmartWaters aren't loaded with high fructose corn syrup and artificial coloring.
Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake and Waffle mix vs. Bisquick Healthy Heart mix: Krusteaz is airy and fluffy, Bisquick is hearty and thicker. Both are delicious. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon and vanilla. Guaranteed crowd pleaser.
Trader Joe's rules! English Cheddar with Carmelized Onion. $3 buck Chuck (because in MA we have to pay a distributor). Dry Rub All-natural Bacon. Frozen Wild Alaskan salmon. Turkey meatballs. British muffins. Soycatash. Always an over-shopping opportunity. I pity the poor folks who don't have one near them.
veganlunchbox.blogspot.com: Jennifer shmoo is a creative genius and an inspiration to fulltime working omnivore moms like me. But since my little dude is going to a nut free school, this'll be tricky. But she's got so many great ideas, and she's funny, it's worth checking out.
Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett: always a great read.
VitaminWater in Rescue/Green Tea: I have been in love with this since they launched in, what, 2000? And I drank it when I was in labor. This is my fave of ALL the green teas, but is hard to find. Apparently, VitaminWater (even though they are in the process of being bought by a big eevil company) has the same distributor as Snapple, and since Snapple has a similar drink (but not really), oftentimes the same store won't carry both. Which is a shame, because the Vitamin/SmartWaters aren't loaded with high fructose corn syrup and artificial coloring.
Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake and Waffle mix vs. Bisquick Healthy Heart mix: Krusteaz is airy and fluffy, Bisquick is hearty and thicker. Both are delicious. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon and vanilla. Guaranteed crowd pleaser.
Trader Joe's rules! English Cheddar with Carmelized Onion. $3 buck Chuck (because in MA we have to pay a distributor). Dry Rub All-natural Bacon. Frozen Wild Alaskan salmon. Turkey meatballs. British muffins. Soycatash. Always an over-shopping opportunity. I pity the poor folks who don't have one near them.
veganlunchbox.blogspot.com: Jennifer shmoo is a creative genius and an inspiration to fulltime working omnivore moms like me. But since my little dude is going to a nut free school, this'll be tricky. But she's got so many great ideas, and she's funny, it's worth checking out.
Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett: always a great read.
Thursday, June 15, 2006
I should be...
I should be cleaning, since the house is a wreck and we are having a sleepover guest tomorrow.
I should be doing some work, since this week was all wonky with appointments (and missed appointments) and other work related business.
I should be knitting, because I have something I really want to finish. And, I am still kind of obsessed with it, so I miss it.
I should finally be adding reviews to yelp.com, because I've been putting it off.
I should also be looking at the large list of stuff to get together for the little snooky to take to his new "school" (daycare center).
I should NOT be blogging, while Mr. Man is watching UFC, or whatever documentary is on behind me. He has had a rough day.
I have the rest of the night to do at least some of things, right? Sure.
I should be doing some work, since this week was all wonky with appointments (and missed appointments) and other work related business.
I should be knitting, because I have something I really want to finish. And, I am still kind of obsessed with it, so I miss it.
I should finally be adding reviews to yelp.com, because I've been putting it off.
I should also be looking at the large list of stuff to get together for the little snooky to take to his new "school" (daycare center).
I should NOT be blogging, while Mr. Man is watching UFC, or whatever documentary is on behind me. He has had a rough day.
I have the rest of the night to do at least some of things, right? Sure.
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
winnah!
My girlfriend Ilona is in town, so I went all out today. We met at Falafel King (at Downtown Crossing) and splurged on the King Special Sandwich: falafel and meat of choice (for me, today: lamb). Whoa. What a sandwich. Those guys are so good there. But I totally got drenched in the one of the periodic downpours today on my way back to work: a classic scenario of leaning into the wind with an inside-out umbrella. Plus, I'm holding a latte that's splashing all over me. Smaht!
And tonight, after the munchkin went to bed, I met Ilona & we went to ManRay at Toast. It'll never be quite the same, but we saw Richard & Sarah, and the music was good (especially for someone who doesn't go out anymore). I try to make it home early...and I missed the bus. But my stubborn streak rears its head, and I think I can catch the bus back the other way. Not thinking (until it's too late) that maybe the train won't be running when I get to Lechmere and/or the Red Line.
Which, by the way, shouldn't the T stop running buses to a train that can't get you anywhere?
So I hoof it from Lechmere to the other end of the Galleria where I know there is a cab stand, and got a nice cabbie who drove me to Dorchester after 12:30.
I get home, and instead of going to bed? I check email. And write emails. And blog. And now the cat is being a jerk, knocking stuff over at 1:30AM. Still, I had fun, and that's what counts. Even so: duh-duh-nuh! Winnah!
And tonight, after the munchkin went to bed, I met Ilona & we went to ManRay at Toast. It'll never be quite the same, but we saw Richard & Sarah, and the music was good (especially for someone who doesn't go out anymore). I try to make it home early...and I missed the bus. But my stubborn streak rears its head, and I think I can catch the bus back the other way. Not thinking (until it's too late) that maybe the train won't be running when I get to Lechmere and/or the Red Line.
Which, by the way, shouldn't the T stop running buses to a train that can't get you anywhere?
So I hoof it from Lechmere to the other end of the Galleria where I know there is a cab stand, and got a nice cabbie who drove me to Dorchester after 12:30.
I get home, and instead of going to bed? I check email. And write emails. And blog. And now the cat is being a jerk, knocking stuff over at 1:30AM. Still, I had fun, and that's what counts. Even so: duh-duh-nuh! Winnah!
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
totoro, totoro
We've been reading the picture book version of My Neighbor Totoro for the last couple weeks. It's basically screen captures of the film with the story, broken into chapters. I trotted out some of the Totoros I've collected over the years, including a plush backpack. Owen LOVES it. Tonight we finally watched the newly-dubbed Disney version, and he was entranced. We started it from the scene where the girls are waiting for their dad to get off the bus and watched until the end. Then we watched it again from the beginning. I'm pretty psyched the boy already has great taste in anime!
As a kid, I loved watching Creature Double Feature on Saturday mornings on channel WLVI 56. One (of the many) film(s) that stuck in my head was The Monster Club, starring Vincent Price. I Netflixed it awhile ago, and just watched it again. Oh. My. God. "Camp" doesn't even come close. The trilogy of stories is actually OK, there are some funny cameos, and even Berni Wrightson art. But the horribly bad early 80's bands were completely unnecessary. I gave it the (Fast Forward) finger.
As a kid, I loved watching Creature Double Feature on Saturday mornings on channel WLVI 56. One (of the many) film(s) that stuck in my head was The Monster Club, starring Vincent Price. I Netflixed it awhile ago, and just watched it again. Oh. My. God. "Camp" doesn't even come close. The trilogy of stories is actually OK, there are some funny cameos, and even Berni Wrightson art. But the horribly bad early 80's bands were completely unnecessary. I gave it the (Fast Forward) finger.
Monday, June 05, 2006
tempus fugit
There are a couple of reasons why I've been out of the blogging loop: knitting, and the O-man's 3rd birthday, which was an all weekend long event.
For the knitting part, I finished my first hat. Lucy at Mind's Eye Yarns was very kind and called the straight part in the middle a "design feature." My seester Katie gave me the yarn; not only was she packing for a move, but she's put knitting aside. Now I just have to finish her scarf. I've also been on a cotton coaster kick, since they make nice housewarming gifts, plus they have a high satisfaction rate. I can knit one up in an hour or two. I also finished a knitted envelope, like a sunglass case.
All day long Friday, I was thinking, "3 years ago I was...(at work in labor unawares, doing errands, making pudding, paying bills)." Saturday morning it was, "3 years ago I was...(getting a ride to the hospital from Karen & Ilona, having my water broken, pushing, going to see O in the NICU)." For a little guy who was 6 weeks early, he sure has caught up!
On Saturday, we ventured out into the downpour to the Children's Museum. Train table = fun. By lunch time, the rain had cleared, so we went to see my family & check out my sister & her beau's new pad on Beacon Hill (which was very nice, and made me miss living there). I split at nap time to get the boy's b-day gifts, and the rest of the day we hung out. It was nice. Sunday was family brunch followed by more hanging out. Today was the day-care party, complete with crown. I finally gave him the "strawberry cake," complete with a number 3 candle, that he's been wanting. Luckily, he just really wanted the strawberries. Especially since I didn't want a Sara Lee pound cake in the house, after Tak & I demolished the Entenmann's devil's food cake from Saturday. So it was nice, but I'm glad it's done. Next: new day care center, more potty training, new doctor.
For the knitting part, I finished my first hat. Lucy at Mind's Eye Yarns was very kind and called the straight part in the middle a "design feature." My seester Katie gave me the yarn; not only was she packing for a move, but she's put knitting aside. Now I just have to finish her scarf. I've also been on a cotton coaster kick, since they make nice housewarming gifts, plus they have a high satisfaction rate. I can knit one up in an hour or two. I also finished a knitted envelope, like a sunglass case.
All day long Friday, I was thinking, "3 years ago I was...(at work in labor unawares, doing errands, making pudding, paying bills)." Saturday morning it was, "3 years ago I was...(getting a ride to the hospital from Karen & Ilona, having my water broken, pushing, going to see O in the NICU)." For a little guy who was 6 weeks early, he sure has caught up!
On Saturday, we ventured out into the downpour to the Children's Museum. Train table = fun. By lunch time, the rain had cleared, so we went to see my family & check out my sister & her beau's new pad on Beacon Hill (which was very nice, and made me miss living there). I split at nap time to get the boy's b-day gifts, and the rest of the day we hung out. It was nice. Sunday was family brunch followed by more hanging out. Today was the day-care party, complete with crown. I finally gave him the "strawberry cake," complete with a number 3 candle, that he's been wanting. Luckily, he just really wanted the strawberries. Especially since I didn't want a Sara Lee pound cake in the house, after Tak & I demolished the Entenmann's devil's food cake from Saturday. So it was nice, but I'm glad it's done. Next: new day care center, more potty training, new doctor.
Monday, May 22, 2006
finished objects
Yes, I know it's been awhile. The boy has been sick, and now I am too! Here's what I've got done in the last couple weeks. The scarf I started at Easter but ran out of yarn, of which I was finally able to find at K-mart, of all places. It's Lion Brand Boucle in Snow Cone, done on US#15 needles, if anyone wants to know. Yay!
The needle case is based on the pattern in Stitch N' Bitch, and it's about as big as a placemat. While Tak & Owen were sleeping on Mother's day, I made this one for myself. This was the excuse I needed to buy a sewing machine (a Kenmore Mini Ultra on sale for $68 at Sears in light blue, the same one reviewed in the May/June issue of Bust.) I made a bigger needle case (the photo came out horrible) for the array of metal needles adopted from my aunt, and one for my mom (didn't take a photo). The fun funky fabrics are from redprodepot.com, the base is some olive random fabric I've had for ages, and the flap is 1/2 a black napkin from Target. Happy Mother's day. And hope my other mama friends had a great day, too.
By the way, my knowledge of code is crap, so my apologies if these photos look funny (strange, not ha-ha).
The needle case is based on the pattern in Stitch N' Bitch, and it's about as big as a placemat. While Tak & Owen were sleeping on Mother's day, I made this one for myself. This was the excuse I needed to buy a sewing machine (a Kenmore Mini Ultra on sale for $68 at Sears in light blue, the same one reviewed in the May/June issue of Bust.) I made a bigger needle case (the photo came out horrible) for the array of metal needles adopted from my aunt, and one for my mom (didn't take a photo). The fun funky fabrics are from redprodepot.com, the base is some olive random fabric I've had for ages, and the flap is 1/2 a black napkin from Target. Happy Mother's day. And hope my other mama friends had a great day, too.
By the way, my knowledge of code is crap, so my apologies if these photos look funny (strange, not ha-ha).
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Robbed!
We were burgled today. Rushed home after the management company called. The house was messier than when we left--drawers and makeup/jewelry boxes turned out on the bed, cabinet doors open. Thank goodness we have great neighbors. It's one of the times you're grateful they're nosy and home during the day. Luckily, the only thing the robber took was all the loose change, maybe $15 tops. Left the jewelry, electronics, checkbook, cash, gift certificates, and the cat. Because I did not lock the bolts, our door wasn't damaged (unlike our other top-floor neighbor). Sure, we had a close call. Don't get me wrong; I am extremely thankful, and only mildly shaken up about the whole thing. But I'd also like to know the logic: why take just the change? And maybe use our bathroom?
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Tuesday musings
Why do yarn stores have to close so early on Tuesday? Many stores close at 6 on Tuesday, and of course, this is the only day I work late and don't have to rush home to pick up Owen from day care. There are, thankfully, a couple of exceptions: Newbury Yarns (owner Aldritch is awesome, the yarns are gorgeous, and naturally more expensive for a newbie knitter like me) and
Circles (a wonderful knitting salon out at the Green St. stop on the Orange line).
Maybe it was the rain, but everyone at work had the chocolate bug today. I wasn't immune either: I ate a massive whoopie pie from Shaw's. What a guilty pleasure! I didn't want anyone to know I had them or let them see me eating it and licking my fingers afterwards. I must have blocked out how frostingly luscious they are, because then I ate a second one later in the day. There go my points for the week.
It's really too bad the Tank Girl movie was so horrible. The comic/graphic novel is awesome. Stan Winston worked on the special effects, Graeme Ravell did the music, and the band lineup for the soundtrack rocked. The only redeeming parts in the film are the animated intro credits, Ann Magnuson, and Naomi Watts.
Finally, the day I confided to some friends that I had a blog (considering this is still a work-in-progress to me), an article appeared in the globe about blog plagiarism. Not that I think I'll ever get to that level, but it's filed away in the "good to know" drawer.
Circles (a wonderful knitting salon out at the Green St. stop on the Orange line).
Maybe it was the rain, but everyone at work had the chocolate bug today. I wasn't immune either: I ate a massive whoopie pie from Shaw's. What a guilty pleasure! I didn't want anyone to know I had them or let them see me eating it and licking my fingers afterwards. I must have blocked out how frostingly luscious they are, because then I ate a second one later in the day. There go my points for the week.
It's really too bad the Tank Girl movie was so horrible. The comic/graphic novel is awesome. Stan Winston worked on the special effects, Graeme Ravell did the music, and the band lineup for the soundtrack rocked. The only redeeming parts in the film are the animated intro credits, Ann Magnuson, and Naomi Watts.
Finally, the day I confided to some friends that I had a blog (considering this is still a work-in-progress to me), an article appeared in the globe about blog plagiarism. Not that I think I'll ever get to that level, but it's filed away in the "good to know" drawer.
Sunday, May 07, 2006
a delightful sunday
The lovely ladies at 1154 Lill hosted a small bridal event. Peruse wonderful fabrics, eat cake and chocolate, hear nice music, and talk to a hairstylist and jewelry salesperson? Not too shabby. Not that I need these services, but it was fun to look! Afterwards, strolled through Copley, and talked the fun guys at b.good while scarfing down a delicious burger, fries and decadent shake. All followed by a fetching haircut at Aveda. THEN headed to the Galleria to browse and ogle the PowerBooks.
Don't bother alert: Three....Extremes. Stayed up way too late to watch it, and it was kind of boring, especially "Final Cut." Although, I'm still pondering "Dumplings" in a yucky way, and Miike's "Box" was gorgeous.
Don't bother alert: Three....Extremes. Stayed up way too late to watch it, and it was kind of boring, especially "Final Cut." Although, I'm still pondering "Dumplings" in a yucky way, and Miike's "Box" was gorgeous.
Saturday, May 06, 2006
i love my neighborhood
I drop off the zipcar at 8:15, after a lovely afternoon/BBQ out (thanks to Seth & Michela), and stop at the package store (or the "beer store," as my son calls it). U2's "New Year's Day" is on the radio, and I manage to catch the lyrics just perfectly after the guitar solo. I don't get carded; does this have something to do with the fact that, yes, I've known the words to this song since I was, what, 12 or 13? Or do I look my age when I forget to wear lipstick? Or does the guy behind the desk not care? Probably a combination of all 3, since my husband didn't get carded either. I come out and a guy yells to his friends across the street, "I'm going to poop at White's house. We're hanging out on the corner." Yeah. I love this place. Maybe if it were someplace else I'd be freaked out, but after living here for a few years, it's pretty comfortable.
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