HAaaaaaaack! Hack, hack, hack…
He: "I'm awaiting the thump that will signal your rapidly cooling corpse." Me: "Yeah, you and countless others. So sorry to disappoint you." He: "Hey! I said I was waiting, not eagerly anticipating." Me: "It makes little difference to my recovery." He: "Anticipated recovery." Me: "Go away."
Twinkie: Chapter 11
Interstate Bakeries is going belly-up, according to Business Week. The maker of Twinkies, Wonder Bread and other good things couldn't keep up with the 'low-carb' craze, but B.W. thinks they just stopped trying. Either way, I'm adding Twinkies to my Peapod order. It'll take me forever to eat them so
Serendipity, again (or how my vacations are planned)
phone rings Me: "Hello?" She: "We need to go to New York again." Me: "Okay, sure." She: "I'm watching Sex and the City, and I see all of these cool places we need to go." Me: "Which season?" She: "Season 4. They were just in Tao. We stood outside of
The Parrot Talker
I've been having some of the strangest experiences on the L lately. Usually I tune out with my iPod, but my ears are wonky from the coughing, hacking, wheezing, etc. so I've been watching and listening to my fellow passengers more than I want. I can't wait to be well
Pukey Girl
I got on the L last night after having a quick dinner/drink with the Fabulous Ms. B, and thought myself lucky to find a good seat on the train. In this case, it was the window seat of the pair that faces forward next to the pair that doesn't. Normally
Overheard
"I finished reading Vogue today." "Uh-oh. What did you buy?" "Three pairs of fishnets. I've never worn fishnets." "That's the problem with reading those magazines. I have a copy of Allure waiting at home. I fear I'll be next." "Yes, prepare to loosen your pocketbook." I chuckled to myself and






