Category Archives: Off Topic

Off Topic: That Awkward Moment

That awkward moment when you are alone in the pool and the sweet young thing who swims well enough to be a lifeguard has nothing to do but watch your discoordinated flounderings. That awkward moment when you realized that not only does your mother-in-law buy your husband’s clothes, she buy most of yours as well.Continue reading “Off Topic: That Awkward Moment”

Off Topic: Taming the Facebook Monster

We love Facebook. We hate Facebook. It’s informative. It’s overwhelming. All true. I have discovered wonderful news and terrible news in my feed. Amid the selfies, the over-shared memes, and the political rants, Facebook shows us interesting articles and important events. And cat photos. One can’t have too many cat photos. So how does oneContinue reading “Off Topic: Taming the Facebook Monster”

Off Topic: This Is For Katie

Katie, you are awesome. Background for everyone else. When I say that I have the taste of a 12-year-old girl [Boot Camp Moment, RibbonFest], Katie is the 12 year old I have in mind. She’s out of college now. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Katie’s mom was my college roommate, my after-college flatmate, &Continue reading “Off Topic: This Is For Katie”

Off Topic: The Joy Of Paying Bills

So there I was, standing at the counter of the post office making mouth noises to the clerk. I made disparaging comments about sending out bills. Harmless enough. Everyone hates doing the bills, right? She pointed out, very kindly, that I was fortunate to have money to send off. Furthermore, I was fortunate to haveContinue reading “Off Topic: The Joy Of Paying Bills”

Free to Good Home, Off Topic Book Giveaway

I have a book-buying problem, defined as ending up with two copies of the same book. However, if y’all are who I think you are, there be Browncoats among ye. Serenity: Leaves on the Wind. Hardcover graphic novel. Brand new, still in shrinkwrap. Limited to US or APO address. Who wants? Why? Well, why not?Continue reading “Free to Good Home, Off Topic Book Giveaway”