sarcasm: n., sahr-kaz-uhm

Modelo:
me, while dialing into a conference call: “Someday you will get to lead an exciting life just like this.”
12 year old, while playing Super Smash Brothers Melee: “Oh yeah, I’m so excited.”

Back to School

Tonight we had to run out for some additional school supplies requested by my daughter’s teachers. Yesterday she started middle school and just between us, I think she prefers shopping for the supplies rather than using them at school. She’s a great kid and good student, she’d just rather not be at school all day. [...]

A Day, A Decade … (or, Happy Earth Day Birthday)

This morning I woke up in a bit of disbelief … and even after a few rounds of coffee the facts really didn’t seem any more plausible. So this is what a decade feels like? My daughter turns ten years old today … and while I can’t really say it feels like “just yesterday” that [...]

Signage: Blogathon in Progress

Last year I was in my evil lair blogging all by myself during the Blogathon. It had its merits and of course, Jamelah was there via IM to keep me company. (She’s such a peach that way!) This year, I’m blogging from my Queens office with my boyfriend, his daughter and [...]