Ants Ants Ants Ants

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A recent exchange:

Mr. S: “Beth was telling me recently about having ants in her pants.”

Me: “Oh, was she feeling antsy?”

Mr. S: “No. She had ants in her pants.”

 

Naturally, this reminded me of a favorite Wondermark strip:

 

 

Ah, memories.

 

 

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Pink and yellow and green, oh my!

Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Correcting Powder

Once long ago, I ate a lot of rainbow sherbet and then threw up all over the place. Thanks for reminding me, Physician’s Formula:

 

Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Correcting Powder

That brush alone gives me unsought flashbacks to the 80′s.

 

 

 

 

 

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Flashback: Head Over Heels

Illustration d'un accident automobile par Eugène Chaperon

(Originally posted on Myspace, October 16, 2006. Remember when Myspace was considered cool?)

Illustration d'un accident automobile par Eugène Chaperon

A few weeks ago, I had a small bike crash. I somehow got my wheel stuck on the edge of a sidewalk or something, and suddenly found myself flying [...]

Flashback: Unchained Melody

Unchained

(Originally posted on December 14th, 2007)

Last night, Ian and I lounged on his couch, talking. I leaned against the arm of the couch, my tired Ian curled up on my lap like a little boy. Watching him rest, I studied his form, his face, I breathed in the scent of his hair. He [...]

Flashback: Free Hugs

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(Another rerun from my younger days. This was originally posted on April 13th, 2007. Was I ever that young?)

 

Hugging: one of life’s greatest joys. For months, I have talked about having shirts made that say I NEED A HUG in huge block letters across the front. I’d need several, in [...]

Somebody’s Getting Married?

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I wanted to post this before my little sister’s wedding on Saturday, but as the Janice to her Miss Piggy, I was pretty busy.

The wedding/weekend in New Orleans were absolutely glorious, and I’ll round up supporting photos as soon as I can. Until then, sing it if you know it!

Can you find [...]

Photo: not everyone likes babies

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FUN FACT: This photo was clearly taken way back when, but I’ve always been too proud ‘n’ prudish to post scatological humor. O how the mighty have fallen!

What were you saying? I couldn’t hear you over my bridesmaid dress

Trixie

Eight days until my little sister’s wedding.

The last time I aired my Maid of Honor-related wardrobe woes, I was searching for a brown, knee-length dress and coordinating shoes. Several readers stepped up with helpful shoe-sourc e suggestions, but I never did find a brown dress… which is great news, since the bride exercised her [...]

Recent Exchange: Railway Travel

White Christmas Snow

 

Ms. Mama: “You sure are having a travel-full and wedding-full year after staying put in one place for so long!”

Me: “I know! I’m reminding myself to appreciate the adventure and not throw up over the expenses. We may take a train to New Orleans, it’s cheaper— and novel!”

Ms. Mama: “Ooooh! Ive always [...]

Mama Said: No Photo Necessary

After attending a local art show: “I can’t remember the last time I saw a good display of used tampon art, and tonight was no exception.”