Mustard, Dog-TV, sub-cultures, flying and …utter nonsense.
1. The white wine/alcohol in Grey Poupon isn’t cooked out of it, is it? I wonder how much you’d have to consume to get a buzz. Surely you’d get ill first, right? This isn’t something I should try. I know this.
2. I think dogs see in only two dimensions and in black and white (is that correct?). I wonder what that’s like…to view the world like a television screen from the 1950′s. I can tell you right now that when Boss and I were together, Little Filthy was basically watching I Love Lucy non-stop. What would your dog be watching?
3. I have this fascination with sub-cultures. I want to know what kind of boots all of the construction workers want. I told this to The Ballerina and she told me what kind of toe-shoes ballerinas want. Isn’t it interesting to learn these things? Are you part of a sub-culture and if so, what’s something that you know, based upon that?
4. I wish I could rent one of those lawn-mower-motor powered single person plane things and fly around Chicago, in between the buildings. I’m pretty sure I’d kill myself by hitting a building or landing in the middle of the lake – or worse, get arrested.
5. Hm. I just went back and looked at some entries. I really, really write about some obscure, meaningless stuff sometimes. Okay, most of the time.
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Just a random attorney writing about daily life with Little Filthy, my rotten dog.
April 16th, 2008 at 2:22 am
I am a tango dancer and I know what kind of stilettos are awesome for dancing. In fact I have an entire blog devoted to it…
April 16th, 2008 at 7:21 am
1. It might be a challenge, but since the term Robotrippin’ actually exists, I’m guessing people have tried. Getting doped up on Robotussin is the nastiest sounding thing I’ve heard of and yet… people do it.
2. I think there is much debate on this. I’ve heard they have some level of color, but that it’s muted and that they have finer depth perception than we do. Who knows
Either way our dogs would be watching Ace Ventura. We have too many dogs.
3. Hrm. I find subcultures interesting as well. At best I like very obscure electronic music that most people have never heard of. It makes for difficult conversations when someone asks me what I like to listen to. I struggle to come up with the names of the most popular ones I listen to just so they can relate.
4. Dude I’ll go fly with you. Call me and let me know when takeoff time is.
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April 16th, 2008 at 7:23 am
1. There’s wine in Grey Poupon? Can I get blynched from it?
2. I think dogs can see muted colors but something about the ratio of cones to rods in the eye limit their color range. Our dogs only pay attention to the screen when they hear a dog barking, although Tango did have a fascination with Meerkat Manor when it was on.
3. I always wanted to be part of a sub-culture. I’m pretty sure I’m the only 40 something homemaker/student around here that’s into Industrial/EBM music. Maybe I should recruit some other SAHMs and form our own sub-culture.
4. I hate flying.
5. Meaningless stuff and minutia is awesome – makes for great blogs.
April 16th, 2008 at 7:24 am
Funny FYI to your #1…..while deployed to Iraq no alcohol is allowed, so one soldier got drunk on mouthwash daily. They found like 100s of bottles of mouthwash in their room!
Whatever was the first crazy, disfunctional black and white show….that is what my animals see. Only we are are midgets to them, cause my danes are starting to loom over us
Well, I am a soldier…..so combat boots, but just once I would like to wear a pair of my cute peep toes in uniform. What I learn in my subculture, Army Life, if it makes sense…we DON’T do it.
I wanna get one of those gas powered remote control cars and weave in and out of rush hour traffic. Hmmm, wonder how long before I got crushed?……
Life, in general….obscure and meaningless. Only certain moments prove otherwise.
Have a FAB-U-LOUS day!
April 16th, 2008 at 8:43 am
I’m sitting here wracking my brain, “Which subculture do I belong to? Which one?” “How could I, of all people, not belong to some subculture?”
Then it hit me. But I can’t write it here
April 16th, 2008 at 10:35 am
Sorry it’s been a while! God. So damn busy. I haven’t even had time to keep up with your blog. Sigh. And now Spring is here…more outside time and less reading online time. Anyway – hope it warms up in Chicago soon enough.
April 16th, 2008 at 10:50 pm
1. I once had a guy eat 2 tablespoons of straight horseradish to impress me. He turned bright red and vomited in my car. We dated for 9 months.
3. Rubber stampers! They’re a very warm and fuzzy, very pious bunch. I guess it’s because it’s such a “wholesome” hobby. I was just asked to join the design team for the big stamping website, so I’m kind of high in the ranks right now! Hmmm, something I know…..I could tell you the pro’s and cons of 7 different brands of black ink pads. But I won’t.
5. That’s the best stuff!
I hope you do bring Plush, I’d love to meet her!
April 16th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
Krystie Lee, yer a woman after my own heart. Anyone who will date a person after seeing them vomit mustard is A-OK.
So THAT’s who’s buying those things from Hobby Lobby. Come on! Share the website so we can support you!
April 17th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
If someone eats enough to get blitzed you’ll find it on Utube for sure…so eventually you’re question will be answered. I swear Utube is like the Magic 8 Ball. You can find all answers to life right there if you look hard enough
I’m sure my pugs are nearly blind… and if they weren’t nearly blind they aren’t smart enough to pay attention to anything other than their food bowl and personal grooming. However, if they were to get hehe, smarter, our house is most like some bad 70′s sitcom with the crazy stay at home mom and the cute but percocious herd of children. Add in 2 retarded dogs and you have half an hour of canned laughter and hijinks.
I have no idea if I’m a part of a subculture or not. Are there other 33 yrs old SAHM/Gamer chicks who love techy toys and vintage antiques at the same time? I’m not sure that’s a subculture. I thinks it’s more like ADD or eclectic eccentricity. HA, that’s what I should have named by blog. Eclectic Eccentricity describes me well
I do know what gaming keyboards and multi-button mice work best for MMORPG’s, and I know how to identify a real antique dresser from a fake, or which furniture polish all the pros use to get that nice patina on wood furnishings. Does any that count?
4. no way… no how…
5. If it weren’t for the weird, the random, and the meaningless what in the world would anyone have to talk about? Politics, God, and our Inner Child? Oh lordy that would get boring fast. I like the freaky, the unique… and even the small meaningless bits of life. That’s the good stuff.
April 19th, 2008 at 8:54 pm
Wow – I go away for a few days and look at you! So many posts! I think the white wine is still in the mustard. mmmmmmmm.
Oh! Rock climbers like really great rock climbing shoes. It’s a matter of debate as to the best, but I prefer Five Ten. I also like the Splitter by
a company called Montrail – but those are for crack climbing. You know – those really tall walls in areas like Lake Powell – there is Canyon Lands, Moab, Indian Creek – well they are made up of and known for their cracks. It’s an art.
April 20th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
Tiffany – How do you tell if a dresser is really an antique?
4. you don’t like flying?
April 20th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
MsCheevious – Do you prefer whites or reds? Do they make a mustard with red wine? Hm. Now I’m curious.
Okay, that’s a perfect example of a subculture and shoes. Interesting! I didn’t know you were a rock climber.
April 21st, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Easy one first: 4. I adore flying…in nice big jets with leather seats and flight attendants that will bring me alcohol. I just don’t like small aircraft. Taking a jumper to Palm Springs last time nearly had me hyperventilating like a fool.
Telling a real antique from a fake depends on the piece of furniture. Look for dovetail edges in drawers, labels and manufacturer marks, the color and feel of the wood. The smell… yep, sniff it? Does it smell newly varnished? If so that’s bad news.
The hardware is a good indication. Reproductions and pieces that have been altered usually have the wrong hardware for the era. Usually it’s too fancy or it’s silver toned. Most vintage pieces have brass or bakelite, shiny silver/nickel – unless it’s a true deco piece – is a giveaway.
Drawers will always be solid wood – not luan or presboard.
Lastly look at the types of hardware used to put the piece together. Modern nails and screws and wood putty are a sure sign of a reproduction, or one that’s been altered in some way.
Now don’t you feel smarter!? Lesson over, you may bring teacher an apple now.
April 21st, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Are you afraid of crashing or is it the small space thing more? I can’t decide if I’d rather fall to my death viewing the landscape as it rushed toward me or inside a plane, watching people pinball around. Neither is too great a thought.
Boss’s father collected antiques and so once in a while, we’d end up watching the Antique’s Roadshow on television. Each time I would tell myself to REMEMBER what that guy said so next time, I’d know if something was real or not. heh. I never remember.
You’re a charmer, Tiffany.
April 21st, 2008 at 9:31 pm
I think it’s the feeling of being exposed, or unprotected? I’m not sure that makes sense because I’m practically a nudist. LOL…well not really, but I’m not one who shy’s away from exposure in general.
What I mean is that it feels like the tiny little plane isn’t enough to keep me safe. I need “more”. More metal, more space, bigger engine.
I don’t care what anyone says…sometimes…size does matter!