So The Fox (short for The Silver Fox, formerly known as Mr. Lolly) has been working on our taxes today. After pointing out the obvious (that if I were on my own, I would be living well below the poverty level based on my meager wages) he calculated the refund that he would receive if he were to file singly. While not substantial, it is considerably better than the $800 or so that we usually owe the government at tax time, after including the pittance I receive as a library employee . The Fox then shook his head sadly and intoned:
"There is a barnacle on the hull."
Oh well. As long as I have my Fox, at least I will never have to join that Face book group "I Picked a Major That I Loved and One Day I Will Be Living In a Box."
Monday, January 12, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Lollybiscuit is Snowed In!
When all is said and done, we are supposed to get a total of 9 inches in the A-Squared. If I could locate the camera cord, I would post a picture of the view from my living room window, which I must say is really captivating.
Nonetheless, this is really a sh#**er, because I am feeling a burning urge to go to Target. The state of the economy has dampened my enthusiasm for shopping like nothing else could. Thus,I have not darkened the doorway of said store in at least a month, which has to be some kind of a record for me.
So here I am at the dining room table, listening to Dr. Dog (I am obsessed with Dr. Dog right now!) and fooling around on the computer.
At this time next week, I will be getting ready to catch a plane to Key West, FL. I can't wait to wear flippies again!
Nonetheless, this is really a sh#**er, because I am feeling a burning urge to go to Target. The state of the economy has dampened my enthusiasm for shopping like nothing else could. Thus,I have not darkened the doorway of said store in at least a month, which has to be some kind of a record for me.
So here I am at the dining room table, listening to Dr. Dog (I am obsessed with Dr. Dog right now!) and fooling around on the computer.
At this time next week, I will be getting ready to catch a plane to Key West, FL. I can't wait to wear flippies again!
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
I love songs about zombies and two headed dogs.
I just want to say that The Evil One by Roky Erickson and the Aliens is a surprisingly good CD to study to. It actually evokes warm, fuzzy memories of driving around in the white Olds with Mr. Lolly, when our love was young.
I also recommend Your Gonna Miss Me, the documentary about Roky Erickson. You don't even have to be a fan to enjoy that movie- it is one CRAZY story.
I also recommend Your Gonna Miss Me, the documentary about Roky Erickson. You don't even have to be a fan to enjoy that movie- it is one CRAZY story.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
I like these types of surveys....
both reading them ( because I must confess that I am a nosy noodle) and filling them out. (Who doesn't love to talk about herself?)
I typed the answers to this one on the day after Christmas. Its been sitting in my "sent mail' folder.
1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Yes- my first name is a variation of my dad's and my middle name was my grandma's
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
I teared up last night when my good friend called to tell me she had to put down her beloved dog.
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING
Yes!!! It is artistic!!!
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
At the moment it is shaved Boarshead Buffalo Chicken. I make a wrap w/bleu cheese dressing, romaine lettuce and celery. Delicious!
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
Nope.
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Totally!
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
God yes.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS
Yup.
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
Hell to tha no!
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
This vanilla granola that we have at the Coop.
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Nope, I am lazy.
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
Could push a truck w/my legs, but I am pretty weak up top.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Haagen Dazs caramel cone, YUM!
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Their shoes.
15. RED OR PINK?
This is a tough one. I have always loved red, but i am really starting to get into bright pink. Both colors flatter pale skin and dark hair.
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
I can be too detached. I wish I was the kind of person to jump in and get involved.
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST
My Grandpa!
18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU?
Definitely. I am always curious aboutt other people.
19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
Jeans, not wearing any shoes.
20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
2 peanut butter blossoms.
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
Football on TV provides the soundtrack to my weekends during fall/winter months..
22. IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Probably magenta.
23. FAVORITE SMELLS?
Earthy smells like patchouli and sandalwood.
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
My friend Elena.
25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?
Yes, she is funny and individualistic, two qualities I admire in a person.
26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
Huh?
27. HAIR COLOR?
Dark brown.
28. EYE COLOR?
Hazel
29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
Yes
30. FAVORITE PASTIME?
Reading.
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Happy Endings..... always. I second that!!!!!!!!!!!
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
The 40 y.o. Virgin. Hilarious!
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Brown w/ a burgundy cardigan over it. I like the layered look.
34. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Ooooooooh...... that's a tough one. Fall is actually my favorite season.
35. HUGS OR KISSES?
BOTH- totally!
36. FAVORITE DESSERT?
Achatz Michigan berry pie, so delicious that it is even worth braving the hell that is the Ann Arbor Whole Foods parking lot.
37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
Don't know.
38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND
Not sure!
39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
I am about to start "The cry of the Dove" by Fadia Faqir. I like books abt other cultures.
40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
I don't use a mouse with my lappy.
41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT?
Nothing, I was messing around on the computer.
42. FAVORITE SOUND?
See #21. It reminds me of my grandpa and it also means that my husband is home. It makes me feel safe.
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
OMG, I LOVE the old R.S. Have only recently developed an appreciation for the Beatles, but they do not move me like the Stones.
44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Prague, Czech Republic.
45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
I have a bizarrely great memory for pop culture trivia.
46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Detroit, Michigan
47. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO
GETTING BACK?
Anyone!
I typed the answers to this one on the day after Christmas. Its been sitting in my "sent mail' folder.
1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Yes- my first name is a variation of my dad's and my middle name was my grandma's
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
I teared up last night when my good friend called to tell me she had to put down her beloved dog.
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING
Yes!!! It is artistic!!!
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
At the moment it is shaved Boarshead Buffalo Chicken. I make a wrap w/bleu cheese dressing, romaine lettuce and celery. Delicious!
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
Nope.
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Totally!
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
God yes.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS
Yup.
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
Hell to tha no!
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
This vanilla granola that we have at the Coop.
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Nope, I am lazy.
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
Could push a truck w/my legs, but I am pretty weak up top.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Haagen Dazs caramel cone, YUM!
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Their shoes.
15. RED OR PINK?
This is a tough one. I have always loved red, but i am really starting to get into bright pink. Both colors flatter pale skin and dark hair.
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
I can be too detached. I wish I was the kind of person to jump in and get involved.
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST
My Grandpa!
18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU?
Definitely. I am always curious aboutt other people.
19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
Jeans, not wearing any shoes.
20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
2 peanut butter blossoms.
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
Football on TV provides the soundtrack to my weekends during fall/winter months..
22. IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Probably magenta.
23. FAVORITE SMELLS?
Earthy smells like patchouli and sandalwood.
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
My friend Elena.
25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?
Yes, she is funny and individualistic, two qualities I admire in a person.
26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
Huh?
27. HAIR COLOR?
Dark brown.
28. EYE COLOR?
Hazel
29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
Yes
30. FAVORITE PASTIME?
Reading.
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Happy Endings..... always. I second that!!!!!!!!!!!
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
The 40 y.o. Virgin. Hilarious!
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Brown w/ a burgundy cardigan over it. I like the layered look.
34. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Ooooooooh...... that's a tough one. Fall is actually my favorite season.
35. HUGS OR KISSES?
BOTH- totally!
36. FAVORITE DESSERT?
Achatz Michigan berry pie, so delicious that it is even worth braving the hell that is the Ann Arbor Whole Foods parking lot.
37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
Don't know.
38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND
Not sure!
39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
I am about to start "The cry of the Dove" by Fadia Faqir. I like books abt other cultures.
40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
I don't use a mouse with my lappy.
41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT?
Nothing, I was messing around on the computer.
42. FAVORITE SOUND?
See #21. It reminds me of my grandpa and it also means that my husband is home. It makes me feel safe.
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
OMG, I LOVE the old R.S. Have only recently developed an appreciation for the Beatles, but they do not move me like the Stones.
44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Prague, Czech Republic.
45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
I have a bizarrely great memory for pop culture trivia.
46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Detroit, Michigan
47. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO
GETTING BACK?
Anyone!
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
It has been a crazy week in Hollywood
First Brad Renfro
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=4139914
and now Heath Ledger.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/22/movies/23cnd-ledger.html?hp
Ok, so I never saw Brokeback Mountain (by the time I got around to seeing it, I felt like I already knew the whole story.) Come to think of it, I have never seen any of Heath Ledger's movies.
However.
Some of my readers may recall that I am a faithful subscriber to US magazine. Every issue last year seemed to have at least one picture of Heath Ledger, Michelle Williams, and their sweet little girl strolling around Brooklyn. They appeared to be such an adorable couple.
Furthermore, anyone who names their daughter Matilda, after the Roald Dahl book, has to be cool.
My heart goes out to his family.
RIP, Heath.
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=4139914
and now Heath Ledger.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/22/movies/23cnd-ledger.html?hp
Ok, so I never saw Brokeback Mountain (by the time I got around to seeing it, I felt like I already knew the whole story.) Come to think of it, I have never seen any of Heath Ledger's movies.
However.
Some of my readers may recall that I am a faithful subscriber to US magazine. Every issue last year seemed to have at least one picture of Heath Ledger, Michelle Williams, and their sweet little girl strolling around Brooklyn. They appeared to be such an adorable couple.
Furthermore, anyone who names their daughter Matilda, after the Roald Dahl book, has to be cool.
My heart goes out to his family.
RIP, Heath.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
The first A2 Homicide in 2 Years Happened About 100 Yards From My House.....
and I was sitting by the window, studying, when I heard the gunfire (it turned out to be from an AK847!.)
K and I used to see this guy outside his house when we would walk Lola.
The street was taped off on Thursday, and I got to go into the forensic van and give the detectives a statement. They had a picture hanging up of the deceased.
The cops told me that the robbers knew my neighbor, and wanted to take his drugs and $$$.
As of today (4 days later) my neighbor is still "at large."
I have been thriving on the drama. I love it when bizarre and unusual things happen in close proximity to me or someone I know!
K and I used to see this guy outside his house when we would walk Lola.
The street was taped off on Thursday, and I got to go into the forensic van and give the detectives a statement. They had a picture hanging up of the deceased.
The cops told me that the robbers knew my neighbor, and wanted to take his drugs and $$$.
As of today (4 days later) my neighbor is still "at large."
I have been thriving on the drama. I love it when bizarre and unusual things happen in close proximity to me or someone I know!
Sunday, February 18, 2007
I Have Been to Target 3 Times in the Past 24 Hours....
Trying to find the right underwear.
I only mention this underwear quest because the second phase of it was so fruitful. I bought a bunch of stuff to redo the bathroom! Those of you who have visited La Casa De Lolly will agree that our bathroom has always looked, well, shitty (no pun intended, heh.) But OMG it is so cute now! I bought a bright, fun new shower curtain, matching lotion dispenser, new wastebasket, etc. I also framed some Yoshitomo Nara pictures from my 2006 calendar and hung them in there. I am so excited. I seriously wanted to hang out in there after I finished.
Even Mr. Lolly did not have any complaints- at first. It now appears that he does not fully understand the concept of guest towels. It seems that they are interfering with the placement of his bathtowel. Too bad, I say! I advised him to put his towel on top of the toliet before he takes his shower and grab it when he gets out, like I do. He agreed that this was an acceptable compromise, but not before informing me that if I want to live in a display house I can move to Ikea.
I only mention this underwear quest because the second phase of it was so fruitful. I bought a bunch of stuff to redo the bathroom! Those of you who have visited La Casa De Lolly will agree that our bathroom has always looked, well, shitty (no pun intended, heh.) But OMG it is so cute now! I bought a bright, fun new shower curtain, matching lotion dispenser, new wastebasket, etc. I also framed some Yoshitomo Nara pictures from my 2006 calendar and hung them in there. I am so excited. I seriously wanted to hang out in there after I finished.
Even Mr. Lolly did not have any complaints- at first. It now appears that he does not fully understand the concept of guest towels. It seems that they are interfering with the placement of his bathtowel. Too bad, I say! I advised him to put his towel on top of the toliet before he takes his shower and grab it when he gets out, like I do. He agreed that this was an acceptable compromise, but not before informing me that if I want to live in a display house I can move to Ikea.
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