Monthly Archives: December 2008

in which there is much ranting about Heroes

December 23, 2008 – 12:02 am

We started watching Heroes a couple of years ago, and at first we were just gobsmacked by how good it was. But the latest season just blows, and after re-reading the TWOP recaps of past episodes, I’ve got some things to talk about, y’all, and it ain’t pretty. Also: SPOILERS!

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almost a week late, but who’s counting?

December 18, 2008 – 10:57 pm

My very small child is a somewhat less small child now, and I’ve got to say, I’m a little melancholy about it. Not that I want to stunt his growth or anything. What? I totally don’t, and categorically deny any rumors to the contrary.
I don’t miss all-night wakeups, endless nursing sessions, teething, drooling, or [...]

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a very cranky christmas

December 11, 2008 – 11:04 pm

Giant Yodel.

Giant Yodel: the tree skirt. It eats you, starting with your bottom.

Cranky Mama gets her craft on, just in time for the holidays.

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meme

December 5, 2008 – 7:59 pm

6 random things
1. If I’d been a boy, my name would have been Jeffrey David.
2. My parents were sure they were having a boy. So sure, in fact, that they hadn’t discussed girl names.
3. I was named after my father’s dead ex who was stabbed to death by her boyfriend while on the phone with [...]

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december already

December 1, 2008 – 3:34 pm

Apparently it’s December, if the calendars can be trusted. And I say, why not trust the calendars? What did they ever do to you?
My kid is inexorably, adorably inching closer to three years of age, a time when he will miraculously be capable of rational thought and self-sufficiency. I am very certain I will [...]

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