the metafictional blues

Is it just me or is this AP photo of the National Zoo’s panda cub, Tai Shan, cute AND hilarious? Feel free to write your own caption — you know you want to.

Yes, alas, I’ve fallen off the map again — or at least the blog. I do have some stuff to say here, so check it out before everyone else is talking about it but you.

I’ve been busy working on a secret project the likes of which the human race has never seen before — well that and my usual evil deeds, upkeep and household chores. But more importantly, I’ve been prepping for my boyfriend’s birthday, which is today. I’ve got a great evening planned involving presents, surprises, home cookin’ and everyone’s favorite … sangria.

I’ll be back to my old tricks very soon, including that show I keep promising, more musical questions — answered and getting back to my music/food/pop culture picks and pans. Or whatever it is I do here.

Until then … be good to yourselves … and each other.

If you’re feeling a little blue at work … or any time really, nothing can perk you up like a fuzzy wuzzy roly poly panda baby. Seriously: Giant Pandas - National Zoo Panda Cam.

Jamelah alerted me to this news story, being the underwire reporter extraordinaire that she is … Microwave your bra to stay warm this winter

Now with a headline like that, you may feel like you can’t get any better. But, you know, Christmas is coming and you have all of those people that are so hard to buy for …

I’m not sure what it was that I must have ordered or signed up for that got me on the wacky catalog list … but I’ve been getting at least 2-3 new catalogs a week… ranging from educational toys to novelty gifts. I don’t really mind … after all, the holidays will be here before you know it and I need to get started on my gift lists. I actually kind of enjoy looking through catalogs … it’s like window shopping, only on the couch. Of course, I also like some of the bizarre crazy things they include in these catalogs. So you can imagine my delight when I came across an honest to goodness Christmas Story Leg Lamp. As if that weren’t enough, it just so happens that there is an entire online store devoted to the wonder that is the Leg Lamp. No, really. If you’re looking for that perfect gift, rest easy, as they boast The Most Authentic Leg Lamp Available. Who could ask for anything more?