The Singularly Odd, Yet Not Wholly Unexpected, Story of Mostly Purple Patty And The Dog Revolution

...co-starring her adopted brother, Amos Saturday (and my viewing of Iron Man) fast approaches. I am as giddy as a school girl. Also approaching: Mother's Day (already have card for my mom, need one for My Sweet Angel), Whole Earth Festival (aka Hippiefest) at UC Davis, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull!!!, … Continue reading The Singularly Odd, Yet Not Wholly Unexpected, Story of Mostly Purple Patty And The Dog Revolution

It’s All Fun And Games Until Somebody Gets Their Eyeball Stepped On

...by a high heeled shoe Weekend Update On Saturday, Grace and I hit the ASPCA book sale as planned and bought a bunch of books, mostly about gardening, pet care and such. After lunch and a bit of shopping, it was into the garden for me. I finally got all my veggies planted (with the … Continue reading It’s All Fun And Games Until Somebody Gets Their Eyeball Stepped On

The Humorously Pornographic, Yet Stylish, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Humongous Burp

...co-starring her pet millipede, Xander I have not been posting these last couple of days due to the ravages of some gastrointestinal pest. While there has been no vomiting, I have become extremely well versed on the layouts of both of our bathrooms. Drinking copious amounts of Pepto Bismol has helped, but I'm not completely … Continue reading The Humorously Pornographic, Yet Stylish, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Humongous Burp

The Incredibly Strange, Yet Somehow Comforting, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Green Zebra

...co-starring her Uncle Floyd and his trained toupee The Horticultural Whore Is Not Ready Yet Ok, so today and tomorrow were both going to be all about me gardening. Nice weather? Check. Tools ready? Check. Ground mostly drained of recent rainfall? Check Gardener in good shape for tackling a mess o' work? Nope. After slightly … Continue reading The Incredibly Strange, Yet Somehow Comforting, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Green Zebra

Something Is Waiting In The Fairy Tale House

...for you Oy, the last few days have sucked. First off, work has been slow and boring and not very lucrative. Secondly, some heretofore unexperienced allergen has been making me feel terrible, both physically and emotionally. Bleah! Assorted Geeky Stuff 1: Karen Allen will be reprising the role of Marion Ravenwood in the new Indiana … Continue reading Something Is Waiting In The Fairy Tale House

The Wackily Funny, Yet Somewhat Disturbing, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Trip To GenCon

...costarring her good buddy, Becky Turnipwater Health Updates Doc: Leg is 90% healed. Otherwise, in good shape. Grace: Tired from work & school, but healthy Daisy: Healthy, happy & energetic Winker: In heat, so not going to the dog parks. Otherwise, sweet and puppylike And before anyone asks, we can't have Winker fixed due to … Continue reading The Wackily Funny, Yet Somewhat Disturbing, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Trip To GenCon

What The Fuck Do You Mean “Beer Is Not A Food Group”?

...tell that to a college student Doc Update 1: I'm home with another fucking leg infection. Taking antibiotics and elevating the leg. Gonna miss work today and tomorrow, which our finances can fucking ill afford, but then, I'd rather not die from a rampant infection. Man, this leg shit is getting old. 2: Pulp character … Continue reading What The Fuck Do You Mean “Beer Is Not A Food Group”?

The Touchingly Goofy Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Little Boy Who Painted Cows

...featuring her best friend, Nervous Eddie Doc Update Healthwise: Allergies still plague me (and, it would seem, they plague about half the population of Sacramento), but I survive. My leg was looking like it might be infected again, but we've decided that it was actually a reaction to hitting the treadmill too soon after my … Continue reading The Touchingly Goofy Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Little Boy Who Painted Cows