Vaya Con Dios, Norton

As in “anthology.”  As in, Norton Anthology of World Masterpieces, Norton Anthology of American Literature, and Norton Anthology of English Literature Volumes One and Two.  And this is how I know I have a problem.
For those of you not familiar with the Nortons, they are not the most charming of books.  Heavy, chunky, ultra-thin Scripture-like [...]

Fer Cry Eye

1.  I’m addicted to MSNBC coverage of the nomination race.  They just say the same things over and over and blabbedy-blab, but I can’t…stop…watching….aaaaagghhh…..
2.  Just turned on the oven, which was supposedly fixed, and it is still smoking.  Not as much as before, but definitely smoke.  Fuuuuuuccccckkkkk.  So, what - do I just bake my [...]

Another Day In Paradise

Not being snide, for once.  No, Grammy is feeling rather plump with contentment today, dear ones.  A beautiful day here in SD, the birdies chirping in the leafy trees on the grounds of our palatial, imitation apartment community.  Had my coffee, my Raisin Bran Crunch, a nice iSight chat with MYH (who is in Atlanta [...]

Fair Warning

They’re on the loose, people.  Lurking everywhere - outside the Rite Aid, at the mall, and even in the waiting area of the tire center.  Reeling you in with their handwritten signs, their gaze implacably imploring: “Please….help me stay off drugs and avoid teen pregnancy…I want to live…cough, cough…so could you spare just $4 for [...]