Monthly Archives: October 2010

Love of Words

Short post today. I’ll give you naught but a video that has been winding it’s way through the internet, since it is so much in line with the way I think about the English language; its flexibility is its strength. … Continue reading

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The Nature of the Internet

The internet can be boiled down into two types of … things. It can actually be boiled down into a vastly wider array of things, a soupy, lumpy, stinky mess of things, representing the wide spectrum of human thought and … Continue reading

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A Tutu by Any Other Name

Abigail has been pretty used to going to bed with her Mama lately, and isn’t one to take a change – like Daddy taking her to sleep, for example – lying down. Tonight I managed to grease the wheels with … Continue reading

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Butterfly Fairy

I was going to do a deep, meaningful post on the internet and what it means, but then a box arrived on our doorstep. This provided two immediate sources of joy to our house. First, it was a box. Boxes … Continue reading

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The Quotable Abigail, Part V: Addendum

On the problem with rolled down windows at traffic lights: “I want my hair to wind!”

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The Quotable Abigail, Part V

On international cats: “How do you say ‘meow’ in Spanish?” On how to celebrate that post-poop feeling of triumph: “I just want to look at them.” On the simplicity of putting on her dress: “That’s easy ice cream.” On the … Continue reading

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Reading Wake

Literally hundreds of people haven’t asked me if I’m going to read the last two Hugo nominees, especially as the Awards have already been announced. Well, calm down. I actually only have one Hugo nominee left to read. I finished … Continue reading

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Odiferous Accusations

The following interaction between Abigail and her Mama transpired at approximately 6:55 this morning, Saturday, October 9th: “You’re smelly.” “Who’s smelly?” “You’re smelly*, Mama!” “Abigail, it’s not nice to tell people they’re smelly. You say sorry to Mama.” “I’m sorry … Continue reading

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Woof People

“Maggie is a woof person.” “Maggie is a woof person?” “Maggie is with a person.” “Okay. Who is Maggie with?” “Maggie is with a blue person.” “A blue person? Okay.” “And a pink person.” “A pink one, too.” “A pink … Continue reading

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Abigail Loves You, Baby

I’ve had this song in my head lately, which has led to humming, which, in turn, has led to Abigail singing it as well. That singing, has inevitably led to this video.

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