That's not something you see in the alley every day

How fun to open the garage door and discover this!

My guess is that I'll encounter the same thing when I arrive home tonight, because the trash men won't take it.

Also discovered: According to the boxes left outside, nearly everyone else in the neighborhood bought new TVs. It's like they all went TV shopping together and didn't tell me.

Oh, how exciting it must be to read this! Lucky you!

Oh well. They can't all be winners.

Chats with Dad

Dad does my taxes. He likes math. I don't. It's a good system for both of us. 

This is the chat we had regarding taxes last night.

I love Dad.

"Healthy Tips for Women"

Y'know, somehow I have a hard time believing they'd have a man pose in this position to promote "Healthy Tips for Men."

WTF, Facebook?

Also, 4,453 LIKES for this???

Sigh. 

Coming soon to a street corner near you

This superfancy, hillbilly hooker getup.

This thing has it all!

Acid wash!

Frayed cutoffs with 1/4-inch inseam and daisy appliques!! (Note the security tag in case someone wants to steal this gem.)

All brought to you by famous designer HOT KISS®.

Redefining second-hand smoke

The other day, I stopped at the local Dairy Queen for a soda. It was nice outside, so I sat in front of the store while I enjoyed it.

While I sat there, I saw a teenager walk up to the ashtray on top of a trash can, pick out a cigarette butt, light it up, and smoke it.

Just when I thought a disgusting habit could not get more disgusting, the Youth of America proves me wrong yet again.

Ew.

Today's personal victory

Not taking the bait in an ages-old argument that doesn't matter anymore. 

I never realized before

How much it looks like the stairs are on fire in this scenario. That doesn't seem much safer than the elevator.

Is it just me...

Or does this have a Human Centipede vibe to it?

Centipeep?

Come and play with us, Danny. For ever and ever and ever.

I think I've mentioned my obsession with The Shining in the past (and when I say "I think," I KNOW).

(I've also read the sequel. It's good, but I digress. I'm talkin' about the movie here.)

Who doesn't love the creepy twins?

And who wouldn't LOVE to know what they look like now???

They look so much... healthier. Apparently, they're on twitter, if you'd like to follow them... for ever and ever and ever.

A special moment in any/every editorial career

When someone who has chosen a career much different from yours approaches with an editorial/spelling/style question.

And you answer it. Confidently. Nooooo hesitation.

And then this happens.

[long pause]

Non-Editor: Really? 

Editor: Yes. 

NE: You're sure?

E: Yes. 

NE: Because it really seems like it should be the other way. 

E: I know; it's just one of the quirks of the language. 

NE: Really?

E: Yes. 

NE: You're sure?

E: Yes.

NE: Because, you know, it sounds funny your way. 

E: It's not really my way. It's just the way it is. It's correct this way.

NE: Really? 

E: Yes. 

And then they walk away in total disbelief.

Exhausting.

You're so jealous of me right now, aren't you?