Monthly Archives: June 2016
Never yell “Go Straight!” In the middle of Dyke March
Here’s a lesson for you all: Never yell “go straight” in the middle of Dyke March in San Francisco . Even if that’s what your friend Christine told you to say. Not out of protest, or even a dare. But because the group … Continue reading
American Moments: Hotties, Hotdogs and Freaks
Last 4th of July, I took my first trip to New York City! And there, I had the best 4th of July celebration of my life. (Psst.If you want to read my New York Travel Blog from last year, it’s … Continue reading
American Moments: Texas Rose
Hella America!!!! Step right up, we have it all here. Mountain ranges, oceans, lakes, bears, moose, amber waves of grain, and about 350,000 people named Amber. But I would never in a million years call myself patriotic. At least … Continue reading
Dad’s Crab Dinner
On Valentines Day, 1994, my dad called us from work to tell us he got a job promotion. “Hell yeah, we’re going to celebrate tonight!” shouted my mom, as she hung up the phone. My sister and I cheered, … Continue reading
War on the Roses
Last year, I spent a whole day in the back yard trying to evict the roses from their hard, drought-cracked beds. My goal, (I guess) , was to plant vegetables or succulents in their place. something useful, something hardy. And … Continue reading
Are you always that scary?
Usually, when I get a message on OKCupid like the one below, I just ignore. I pretty much ignore everybody who writes me, unless it seems like there’s a fraction of a chance that they might not suck. Which turns … Continue reading
Why yes. My cat DOES have big balls. Thank you for noticing.
A few months ago, I adopted a new cat. He’s an orange, 3 year old tiger-stripe named Willis; former feral gang member turned shelter staff favorite. I adopted him through the fantastic Cat Town Cafe, where my roommate volunteers. (Of … Continue reading
I’m still so popular on Facebook. But why?
Hey. Remember three weeks ago, when I made a half-assed comment on an ad for eyebrow gel on facebook, and it became THE MOST POPULAR COMMENT and then LEE FORD took over with her shitty comment and usurped me? Well, … Continue reading
The Dark Awkward 