...as reported by John H. Watson, MD Yesterday's excursion in the garden was satisfying...if, by "satisfying" we mean exhausting, filthy, hot, sweaty and punctuated by neighbors taking their children indoors when I would cry out "Die, weeds! Die die die! Hahahahahahaha!" All of which helps explain why we had breakfast sandwiches for dinner, rather than … Continue reading The Adventure Of The Grubby Gardener
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The Bad Girls Always Tempt Me Into Sin
...thank goodness Things I shall do today! 1: Sally forth with weedwhacker in hand to battle my weedy foes 2: Once said foes are beaten into submission, spray them with vinegar, thus administering a coup de grace. 3: Pick more zucchini, green beans, tomatos, cucumbers and spaghetti squash 4: Take The Girls on a walk … Continue reading The Bad Girls Always Tempt Me Into Sin
Who Watches The Winkerdog?
...besides her big sister Some facts about me and why I'll always be a less than perfect geek I... 1: Was never very impressed by Joss Whedon's work 2: Haven't paid money for a comic book since 1981 3: Haven't read more than 1 or 2 graphic novels/comic books in the last 5 years 4: … Continue reading Who Watches The Winkerdog?
Chapter 55: In Which Our Hero Tricks The Evil Duke Into Crossdressing, Then Runs Off With Mary
...who envies the duke's fashion sense Stuff, Damned Stuff Went to a Job Fair yesterday. 17 companies, most of which wanted salespeople (not my area of expertise), some of which were telemarketing/work at home scamsters and none of which offered anything for this poor jobless lad. The wind is blowing and the air quality is … Continue reading Chapter 55: In Which Our Hero Tricks The Evil Duke Into Crossdressing, Then Runs Off With Mary
Not In This Issue: Goldfish, Communists Or Marbled Rye Bread
...or, come to think of it, cow nosed rays The Stuff That Leaks Outta My Brain (1) Recipe for a sleepless night, if you're a Democrat: Somewhere, some Republican scientist is trying to clone Ronald Reagan. (2) Recipe for a night of masturbatory fantasies, if you're a Republican: Somewhere, some Republican scientist is trying to … Continue reading Not In This Issue: Goldfish, Communists Or Marbled Rye Bread
Dancing With Wombats, Starring Robin D. Laws
...in honor of his first trip to Australia Have fun, Robin. So I got my first unemployment check yesterday. Only for one week and it's a pittance, but it's a grocery buying/small bill paying/maybe go see a matinee movie pittance, so I'm not gonna bitch about it. Must go food shopping now. Big gaming related … Continue reading Dancing With Wombats, Starring Robin D. Laws
Giant Baby Bunnies
...hippity hopping through your town, destroying it Stuff 1: The wildfires burning all over Northern California really have our air full of smoke. Not good to be out in, especially if you have respiratory problems. 2: I made a big batch of "Dog Rice" for The Girls. Ingredients include brown rice, split peas, sweet potatoes, … Continue reading Giant Baby Bunnies
The Story Of The Wolf Among The Sheep
...sadly, it has no ending just yet Random Thoughts, Somewhat Dark 1: The current situation here at Casa Cross has me feeling a great deal of kinship with Bruce Banner and The Hulk. Or perhaps Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. 2: There are perhaps two of you who will truly understand what the above means. … Continue reading The Story Of The Wolf Among The Sheep
Hot Glass Octopi
...what? As Usual, More Stuff 1: As anyone with half a brain could have predicted, the D&D 4E GSL is much more restrictive than the 3E OGL was. Also very predictable is the fact that there are 1,965,437 forum threads out there discussing it. All but 2 or 3 have turned into namecalling shit storms. … Continue reading Hot Glass Octopi
Cows Who Steal Cars, Goats Who Rob Banks, Pigs Who Do Drive Bys
...things are bad down on the farm The job search goes on, but has so far yielded nothing of importance. On the other hand, my skills as a stay at home househusband are improving daily. The more I read what people have to say about D&D 4th Edition, the gladder I am that I won't … Continue reading Cows Who Steal Cars, Goats Who Rob Banks, Pigs Who Do Drive Bys
It’s All Fun And Games Until Somebody Eats Some Bad Cheese
...and then things just go all to hell Saturday With Doc Well, despite no advertising other than signs saying "PLANT SALE" on various streets signs in the neighborhood, I did manage to make $12.00 in sales. Not a huge amount, but enough to go to the movies this afternoon. What I mostly did yesterday, while … Continue reading It’s All Fun And Games Until Somebody Eats Some Bad Cheese
The Secret Room Was Full Of Treasures
...for about 45 minutes Doc Update 1: Still no job, but I'm applying at every business that uses human labor. 2: Another huge tree limb fell, but it did no real damage and cost us only a couple of hours of our time to deal with. 3: My doctor tells me I do NOT have … Continue reading The Secret Room Was Full Of Treasures
You Should Never Dance With A Crazy Lady
...especially a slow dance The following piece is going out to a very dear, very special friend of mine. While you may feel free to comment on it, I will not answer any questions about it. My friend, Last night, you went all crazy wonderful above and beyond the call of friendship. At a time … Continue reading You Should Never Dance With A Crazy Lady
Doc Tempest And The Killing Mist
...from the March, 1929 issue Stuff, 4th Edition 1: Apparently, D&D 4E is selling well. Does that really surprise anyone? 2: I'm working on the Fall Fantasy Series for my Alpha gaming group. It takes place on the same world they last played in, about 150 years after magic has returned. To start with, they … Continue reading Doc Tempest And The Killing Mist
The Journal Of Roleplaying Gamer Sexuality
...it's a small, strange publication Assorted Stream Of Conciousness Stuff 1: Hugeass slices of sourdough bread + turkey breast + avocado + mayo & mustard = The Yum! 3: Plant Sale...My Driveway...This Saturday...8AM to 2PM...All Plants $1.00 5: Overheard in my kitchen: "You know, for a runty little one eyed dog, you're pretty pushy!" 7: … Continue reading The Journal Of Roleplaying Gamer Sexuality
The Really Scary, Yet Sweetly Cute, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Undead Howler Monkey
...co-starring her favorite teacher, Miss Poledancer Weekend Recap Busy busy busy! We ran hither and yon, did this and that, went back and forth and forgot to take any pictures of anything. 1: Sacramento SPCA Doggie Dash was fun. Saw a few other Bassets and the absolutely cutest 4 month old PBGV in the world. … Continue reading The Really Scary, Yet Sweetly Cute, Story Of Mostly Purple Patty And The Undead Howler Monkey
A Loose Goose Named Bruce Stuck In A Caboose With An Obtuse Juiced Moose
...writing that one kinda hurt my brain Stuff 1: Tomorrow night is Curryfest with our friend, Sharon. We haven't seen her in dog's age, ever since she abandoned Sacramento to go live with her son and daughter in law in the wilds of Seattle. Should be fun and good eatin'. 2: Speaking of good eatin', … Continue reading A Loose Goose Named Bruce Stuck In A Caboose With An Obtuse Juiced Moose
The Place Where Old People Have Sharp Teeth And Dead Eyes
...damn, I just creeped myself out Finally, we have great weather here in California! It has been in the high 90's to low 100's for the past several days. I'm lovin' me some heat! On Tuesday, I go to see a hand surgeon about possibly removing some dead bone in my right hand. If they … Continue reading The Place Where Old People Have Sharp Teeth And Dead Eyes
The Flea Market Of The Gods
...it's where Zeus sells his used thunderbolts Stuff 1: The California Supreme Court has ruled that the ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional. Gee, do ya think that might be because getting married, in the eyes of the state (NOT in the eyes of any fucking church), is entering into a legal contract? Do ya … Continue reading The Flea Market Of The Gods
She Was A Golden Kind Of Girl, Who Moved Like A Cat
...and struck like a rattlesnake The Mother's Day breakfast with my mom and Grace went very well indeed. We ate a ton of food, talked about everything from dogs to taxes to beer to relatives and generally had a good time. Once we got home, Grace puttered around the house and I worked most of … Continue reading She Was A Golden Kind Of Girl, Who Moved Like A Cat
Quincy, The Happy Little Shoggoth
...he has such good manners Well, Grace and I are back from the Whole Earth Festival and it was fun and interesting and alternative and green and stuff. There were crafts booths, food booths, political/social activism booths and, best of all, lots of tie dyed clothing booths. There was live music aplenty and lots of … Continue reading Quincy, The Happy Little Shoggoth
Chapter 64: In Which Our Hero, Now King Of The Ninja Pirates, Sets Out To Annoy The French
...mostly using bad pronunciation and poor cooking skills The Adventures Of Team Basset Hound In an hour or so, My Sweet Little Kosher Dill Pickle Of Love and I shall set off towards Davis and the annual Whole Earth Festival. I shall take pix for later posting. After our yearly immersion in all things green … Continue reading Chapter 64: In Which Our Hero, Now King Of The Ninja Pirates, Sets Out To Annoy The French
Desperately Seeking Sauron
...not starring Madonna More Stuff 1: I have tiny little squashes on all of my squash vines! 2: I have my first teeny little tomatoes! 3: Just saw the newest trailer for "The Dark Knight". My inner fanboy wet himself. 4: Although I know it is a financial impossibility this year, I REALLY want to … Continue reading Desperately Seeking Sauron
Not Responsible For Random Genital Failure
...so try not to have random genitals Just got back from seeing Iron Man. As all the reviews have said, Robert Downey Jr. absolutely nails the role of Tony Stark. Best movie portrayal of a superhero ever. The ever delightful and blue jeans tightening Gwyneth Paltrow is excellent as Pepper Potts. The story, overall, was … Continue reading Not Responsible For Random Genital Failure
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
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