November 10, 2010

fleeing from the fleeting freak-outs

Last year, I read an article about the nature of websites like Twitter and Facebook causing people to have scaled down, brief reactions to tragedy and violence and horror. Because of the quick flow of information, it explained, users were more likely to have a quick—soon to be replaced—response. People on Twitter, it claimed, [...]

Posted In: Bad Ideas, being opinionated, Bloggers, btw I'm crazy, I'm totally geeched out, Introspection, issues, judgy mcrantipants, opinionated, Remember when I used to blog about funny stuff?, Shenanigans, singing the social media blues, sup dog I heard you like assvice, The Internet, the worst idea for a post ever, twitter, unpopular opinions | 59 comments
October 18, 2010

Mixed Bag

Food

I’ve been into these mixed salad bags lately. And by lately I mean ever since George and I went to Epcot last weekend and ate our way around the world and I’ve felt all bloaty since. SALAD. CLEANSE MY INTENSTINES, PLEASE.

We got a Fresh Market this week and it’s pretty much The [...]

Posted In: btw I'm crazy, issues, my quirky kid, opinionated, SPD, The Internet, What Passes For Food | 16 comments
September 20, 2010

Walla Walla Rhubarb

Today I declared it a national holiday of angst. Where? In my brain, of course, where I am currently feeling sorry for myself, jealous, un-talented, frazzled, anxious and well — a host of other entirely negative emotions.

It started in the morning at preschool drop-off, where my son engaged in what has become a [...]

Posted In: Bloggers, identity or lack thereof, Introspection, please don't kick me off the internet, singing the social media blues, The Internet | 33 comments
 
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