Author Archives: Alex Gorman

The Potentially Embarrassing Old Photo of the Week II

It turns out I AM doing this weekly. At least once, anyway. This edition of the Embarrassing Old Photo of the Week features a Rackers. And you can clearly tell that this photo is old. There’s a give away. Can … Continue reading

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The Quotable Abigail, Part XXII

On Momma’s pregnancy outtie: “Maybe it’s a tongue!” On where her invisible friend/sister has to sit: “You have to sit on my lap because I’m the one who’s naked.” On her plans for the cat: “Don’t eat Limbo until I … Continue reading

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The Potentially Embarrassing Old Photo of the Week

The title of this post indicates that this might be a weekly feature. I admit that this is distantly possible. But anyone even slightly familiar with this blog will understand that I am unlikely to maintain a consistent rhythm to … Continue reading

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Queuing

Have you ever had one of those “hey, I stood in that line” moments? Yeah, me neither. At least, until I saw this post on BoingBoing.  It features video of the line to get into the new McDonalds in Moscow … Continue reading

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The Quotable Abigail, Part XXI

On flexibility: “Can I have a candy cane? Or a lollipop. Whatever.” On whether more monkeys should jump on the bed: “No. I don’t like monkeys jumping on the bed.” On when she should try on her new pants: “Let’s … Continue reading

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The Small Horse

Since this blog is suffering lately because I’m spending so much time working on my novel, I thought I’d share an older piece that I wrote. The Small Horse is an epic tale of triumph over adversity, which I wrote … Continue reading

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The Quotable Abigail, Part XX

On things you might say if Daddy’s acting and domestic duties collide: “Wipe my bottom, Big Bad Wolf.” On how to play chess: “Brown on brown and vanilla on vanilla. It’s easy.” On what she wants for breakfast: “Something spoony.” … Continue reading

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The Quotable Abigail, Part XIX

On birth: “Ah, ah, ah. Another baby popped out of my belly.” On what she’s just made out of her bathwater: “It has liquid mice in it and it’s called … Jell-O.” On whether I can have a hug: “You … Continue reading

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Approach With Caution

I’ve noticed a new trend in Abigail behavior lately. It was pretty easy to notice; I’m not a noticing expert or anything. It was frankly hard to miss. Before we get started with this brief photographic journey, I’d like to … Continue reading

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The Quotable Abigail, Part XVIII

On new games, involving jumping on blankets: “Let’s play Nüch Nüch.” On more advanced versions: “Do you want me to show you how to play Nüch Fairy?” On scientific discovery: “For some reason the cold air starts coming out when … Continue reading

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