“It is a human characteristic to love little animals, especially if they’re attractive in some way.”
– McCoy, “The Trouble with Tribbles”, stardate 4525.6
“When my brain begins to reel from my literary labors, I make an occasional cheese dip.”
– Ignatius Reilly “Confederacy of Dunces”
“Insanity in individuals is something rare — but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule.”
– Friedrich Nietzsche, philosopher (1844-1900)
Happy Birthday, Stephen King!
“You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.”
– Harper Lee, writer (1926- )
“Any emotion, if it is sincere, is involuntary.”
– Mark Twain
More later — am on Crazy Soccer & Eating Schedule that makes it impossible for us to get to bed at a reasonable hour and has left me and the kids snarling, sleepy and hungry. And ill-clothed. Sometimes when a woman wears a black push-up bra under her husband’s Bad Monkey T-shirt to soccer practice, it isn’t in an attempt to be sexy (ha!). A la Kelly Lynch in “Drugstore Cowboy,” wearing a black bra under a white lacy top, for example.
No, it’s because WM has only two brassieres (a bre, my Auntie H calls it) and can’t find one of them. I am so freaking tired and dehydrated. Thus I will drink more coffee. I may work out this morning. I will rehydrate in pool. I will ignore Skeezy Hot Tub Guys who stare at the women in water aerobics.
Coach Wacky Daddy is on sked, as always. I will attempt to follow his lead. Wacky Girl is peeved cuz she doesn’t get to sit with the second-graders at lunchtime. “They made us sit with the kinders!” Oh, the indignity of public schools.
love,
WM
C called Wacky Sister over the weekend — they’re hanging in. We went to see the Sprinkler, Crackerbash, Pond & Hazel reunion show on Saturday, me, Wacky Sister, and her friend C. Too loud, too fun. I (heart) Sean Croghan. I (heart) both the Croghan brothers. Don’t tell anyone it’s a secret.
C, if you’re reading this, we saw Sean’s brother Paul and told him you’re fine. He was glad and sends you a hello.
and now, the quote of the day: “Truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it.”
– Flannery O’Connor, writer (1925-1964)
Great series by Chris Raschka, “Thingy Things,” includes our Wacky Favorite, “Doggy Dog,” along with “Goosey Goose,” “Moosey Moose” and “Sluggy Slug.” Get the whole series — they’re too cool. Fanciful illustrations, funny words. Wacky Boy is ga-ga for them.
No word from C yet. I think she’s in Gulfport, probably helping more people, is my guess. Will post when i hear from her…
WM
No word today from C. I know she’s working her ass off. C, if you read this — we love you and R and the kids and the whole family! Maybe you finally got to see your Mom? I hope…
Now, a brief word about housework. As some of you know, I have a love/hate relationship with housework. I love a clean house; I hate what it takes to get it there. Newest trick: Mop the kitchen floor right before it’s time to start cooking dinner and delay the process.
And… Does anyone have questions? I’ve abandoned the Friday Advice Column for Neurotic Mothers & Others, in case you haven’t noticed. I also answer Haircare and Daycare questions, fyi.
WM