The Froth

Six single rooms, presto

28. September 2006

I had to post this. It arrived today in my hotmail account. Yes, it was originally written in caps. By the way, I was thinking, people who use your computer and leave the caps lock key on, are similar to the people who leave the toilet seat up. DEAR SIR/MADAM, WE HAVE 6 [...]

My job bothers me but I am lucky with gifts

27. September 2006

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It’s all in the title, to save you the trouble. I am weary. No fun for many days in a row. Just endless typing and phone calls for work. Some prolonged bus rides too. More smelly people. Bills and chores. Weird dreams (why would all my orange hair fall and grow back in seconds?) Can [...]

I must meme too

26. September 2006

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I decided I can’t be a snob who doesn’t do memes anymore. ARE YOU: 1. A Cuddler? Not really. I cuddle my son a lot, but nobody else. 2. A morning person? I don’t do mornings. 3. Are you a perfectionist? For a few things only. 4. An only child? I have a [...]

Frau Blucher: love at first sight

25. September 2006

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There was a meeting for parents and teachers at my son’s school yesterday. We sat at the desks and waited to meet the teacher for the first time. I placed my pen neatly above my notebook, and there she came. It’s a shame this woman is wasted on kids. She would have made an [...]

The Man in Grey

21. September 2006

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Incidentally, I made pasta today: An irrelevant piece of information to attract readers You know how I carry my silly magnet with me at all times, so as to never miss a silly person that might be in proximity? I have a similar smelly person magnet, but I did not have it on my person today. [...]

24 on a bad day

20. September 2006

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Today the rain came. Torrential rain that washed the streets and the leaves and the skies. I went out with the pretense of going to the bakery, but in reality, to take pictures. “Am I still young? Has my body changed? Am I able to do less than before?” I was wondering as I was [...]

Rhythm is gonna get you

19. September 2006

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Joe took this picture My son and I pass outside a ballet school. We can see the little ballerinas practising their pliés. My son grimaces in disgust. I haven’t seen this face since the day he accidentally ate sticky okras. -Blech!!!!!! It’s lucky that boys can’t be ballet dancers. -Who said that? Many boys are ballet [...]