bill gates was on npr this morning. he was sounding all smart and shit and then i heard a word that came out of his mouth that sent me into a fit of grammar superiority:
ir·re·gard·less adv. Nonstandard Regardless.[Probably blend of irrespective, and regardless.] Usage Note: Irregardless is a word that many mistakenly believe to be […]

first of all, happy earth day!
now, on to some more cranky stuff. i’ve been trying to not be too much of a downer in here. considering what’s gone on in the past year in my life, that’s quite a challenge. and i think i’ve done pretty well. so, i need to express a little something […]

A new book meme is circulating and its rules are these:
1. Grab the nearest book.2. Open the book to page 123.3. Find the fifth sentence.4. Post the text of the sentence in your journal along with these instructions.5. Don’t search around and look for the coolest book you can find. Do what’s actually next to […]

armchair traveling, british edition:
reading material:lonely planet englandrough guide to england
rations:marmite mushy peas digestive biscuitsbranston picklesand of course, tea
music:the beatleskate rusbyrobbie williams
optional gear:wellies
turn off the telly, brew some tea, get comfortable and disappear across the pond.

what is your name?jennifer
what is your quest?i seek the grail
what is your favorite color?green, no blue.. ahhhhhhhh!(with apologies to the pythons!)
so yeh, i’m kinda seeking the holy grail. through paper anyway. not sure where it’s all going to lead to besides a deep understanding of early christianity, the bible, king arthur and avalon. perhaps a […]