When my neighbor knocks on my door to ask for something, it’s usually for something reasonable like, “Hey, can I borrow a half cup of milk?” or “Would you mind walking my daughter to school tomorrow morning?” Those are requests I can handle. This morning, however, it was different: “LAURA! There’s a mouse stuck under [...]
Entries from October 2006
Nothing whets my appetite like a mouse and a dead fish
October 5th, 2006 · 16 Comments
Tags: Food
Maybe we were on Candid Camera?
October 3rd, 2006 · 14 Comments
What you should NOT say during an interview as a potential new roommate:* 1. “The worst thing about living with me, I’d say, is that I have to take a diuretic every day because of my kidney stones, so I end up spending all morning in the bathroom.” 2. “I have a medical marijuana license. [...]
Tags: Life
No, really, I don’t want to sample Chanel No. 5
October 2nd, 2006 · 13 Comments
As part of Operation: Become a Regular Reader of the Publications I Want to Write For, last month I treated myself to subscriptions to several of my favorite magazines, including Vanity Fair. [Since I have to defend my love of VF to nearly every friend I have—with the exception of the wonderful Stain, of course—I [...]
Tags: Life
