Last night I watched Eastern Promises. I am not sure if I saw part of it before and fell asleep (happens a lot when DH has a Netflix) or that the fight scene in the bathhouse has become so famous that it seemed familiar. Eastern Promises by Patrick ??? ??? Eastern Promises (2007) – Trivia [...]
So, I ordered an Asus Eee 1000HE. It was actually one of my original choices, later dinged because there did not appear to be a memory upgrade available. But I found one later in the search and compare journey. Other contenders included the HP 2140 Mini and the MSI Wind. [Asus Eeee] I finally chose [...]
This quote is my new favorite. I think it’s hilarious. I think I misquoted it recently (in exactness, not intent). But anyway, funny. “The Wire” All Prologue (2003) – Memorable quotes Sergei ‘Serge’ Malatov: Family cannot be helped. Proposition Joe Stewart: Who you tellin’? I got motherfuckin’ nephews and in-laws fucking all my shit up [...]
The more I interact with my own family, the less I understand. Seriously, people are baffling. Several reasons for this: SS moved out a week and a half ago. In theory, he has moved out several times, none of which involved a stay at another household for more than 72 hours. He and DH had [...]
Today, I read Laura’s post, excerpt below, which has me thinking of some mantras I’ve learned as a step-parent. Those of you who’ve heard me rant may not know I have calming mantras. But I do. Rebellious Thoughts of a Woman: Advice from a Friend Who’s Been There You need to have mantras. These are [...]

