So I bought an iPad. Her name is Beezus. This is why I’m poor. When my taxes weren’t as outrageous as I had estimated they’d be, I promptly went out and spent the money I…
Date Archives 2012
Tales from the Commune
There were times in the midst of reading Arcadia by Lauren Groff where I thought to myself, “I would totally love to live on a commune.” But then I would close the cover of the…
Re-evaluating Personal Artifacts: Suzanne Vega’s ‘Solitude Standing’
I think it was my next-door neighbor and childhood best friend Jenni who gave me the 45 for Suzanne Vega’s “Luka.” It was either that or a 45 of Jack Wagner’s “Weatherman Says.” Those two…
Lilacs in the Door-yard Bloom’d too soon
Allow me a moment of ridiculous self-indulgence. You’d think 12 years of personal blogging would have provided me enough moments of ridiculous self-indulgence, but I am greedy. And self-indulgent. As you may or may not…
The one time I made a wise economic choice
You need only take a look around Supergenius HQ to see that I spent a good portion this weekend doing my taxes. The usual dust and cat hair covered surfaces are now dotted with small…
The inappropriate relationship under my roof
Ever since Walter the dog left two weeks ago, Paco, my one remaining cat, has been needy as fuck. He’s always been a needy, demanding cat. In fact, he’s quite aggressive in his neediness. His…