The Pennsylvania Polka

  It's Groundhog Day. Props to Phil for not seeing his shadow. It's another snow day here. I am puttering about the house, doing long put-off chores. And I can't get the song "Pennsylvania Polka" out of my head. Maybe if I watch Groundhog Day, the song will somehow depart from my brain.

Self Diagnosis

I've diagnosed myself with cabin fever. If you answer yes to the following questions, you may have it, too. Are you restless? Are you irritable? Are you excessively sleeping? Are you experiencing irrational frustration with everyday objects? A two-minute respite is available here.

Tongue Twister

Say this ten times fast: My noisy neighbors are my nemeses My noisy neighbors are my nemeses My noisy neighbors are my nemeses... While looking up the plural of nemesis, I discovered that Nemesis was a Greek goddess. The goddess of retribution, who "punishes excessive pride, undeserved happiness, and the absence of moderation." Well, the... Continue Reading →

Return of the Peeps

  Sweet jesus, the Peeps are back. I halfheartedly glanced at the Valentine's Day candy in CVS, and there they were. Bright pink heart-shaped Peeps. And just around the corner, there were my old friends, the yellow chick and purple bunny Peeps. For a minute, order felt totally restored in my life. It is a... Continue Reading →

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