The 2010 Census is a Breeze

The United States Census 2010 is touted as “One of the shortest forms in history–10 questions in 10 minutes.” Actually, even with four people living in my household, it took me less than half that time to complete.
The demographics/data geek in me wishes they’d asked a few more questions. As someone old enough to remember [...]

Suburban Housewife: Mother’s Cure

If you can get past the profligate use of the “F” word, this is a very funny video.
From the frumpy housewife sundresses and chino shorts, to the old Volvo station wagon, to the (very catchy) refrain: “Oxycontin washed down with Jack D, put it in a cup, it looks like iced tea,” they nailed it.
The [...]

Reccommended: First Guns

So, it’s been more than a month since I last wrote in this space. Too long! I’ve had a lot going on, but nothing that should have kept me from writing. A sick child, a sick “me,” busy at work, snow in April (ugh!) but mostly, I’ve just been uninspired. However, this morning, I [...]

Just One (or Two) of Those Days

Kibbles and Bits:
Yesterday, one of my children was so very much the embodiment of sh*t in a fan, that his father said we should send him to military school. I did not agree with him out loud (but I did in my head).
Today, I had a Dunkin’ Donuts banana walnut muffin for breakfast. For lunch, [...]

Because We’re Aliens … And That’s How We Roll