I took Renton to the vet today and ended up with the jolting experience of what it would be like to live in a Get Fuzzy cartoon. Renton was not only hissing, growling, and taking swipes at anybody daring to touch his person . . . oh no, this cat was foaming at the mouth. […]
Author Archives: Carrie
this is my island in the sun
It’s 33 degrees in Chelsea, Alabama. In Chicago, Illinois — where I am — it’s 36 degrees. What the hell? I came up here for some good ol’ Northern Winter Fun Time and it’s warmer here than it is at my house!
suddenly chicago
A conversation from nine days ago: Steven: “Hey, I’ve got some good news.” Me: “Cool, what’s that?” Steven: “I found out how many vacation days I’ve got left. “[pauses for effect] “Nine.” Me: ” *explecitive* ” Steven: “And I need to use them up by the end of the […]
when fog goes bad
This creepy shot was taken down the massive expanse known as I-65. The thick fog made it look like something out of a Brothers Grimm story.
I didn’t do it
I would just like to point out that Steven picked out our Christmas cards this year. Just sayin’.
Lobster #111
Yesterday I was dressed up nice for once so I convinced Steven to take me out to one of my favorite seafood restaurants. I was feeling spiffy and wanted to partake of some crab legs. Tasty stuff. This restaurant has wonderful food though it isn’t particularly fancy. After you place your order you get a […]
what the tree might be thinking
Well, it is now officially After Thanksgiving, so we’ve been working on Christmas decorations and all that jolly good stuff. This year is the third year for our Christmas tree, and I’m still loving it. After I got done setting it up and getting all the lights on it — 2500!!! — I bet it […]
the sunshine burnt my pants off
Incredibly Awake Shower-Refreshed Steven: “Come on, wake up; time to get up!” *commences with lighting of lamps and opening of blinds* Half-Awake Me: “Mnnnnph” Incredibly Awake Shower-Refreshed Steven: *more happy happy sunshine language* “Let’s get up” Half-Awake Me: “No.” Incredibly Awake Shower-Refreshed Steven: “If you don’t get up I’ll take your pants off.” Half-Awake Me: […]
and it was cherry-red, too
While heading to work today we got behind a car — a Dodge/Chevy/Whatever Charger — with the license plate that read GODNCHR. I was just about to announce that the plate read ‘good and crunchy’ when Steven declared it said either ‘God in charge’ or ‘God in charger.’ Both of his made more sense than […]
superstition and myth
Last week for the Florida game I still couldn’t find my Aubie pin and the Game Day Panties didn’t seem to be enough anymore, so I went for the full regalia of Panties, Orange Horticulture Shirt, and Auburn Watch that the Horticulture Department gave to me when I left last spring. All that plus shutting […]