. . . unless you're allergic.*
Last week I worked at my first Habitat for Humanity house. I say first because I'd like to do it again. But I am not sure I'll end up as lucky as I did this time.
I am not what one would call 'marginally competent' with hand tools. Its not like I have never held a hammer. Of course I have held a hammer. My Dad is a carpenter. Its just that every time I picked up a hammer, my Dad would approach me slowly, talking in a calm voice, and convince me to put it down... much the same way one would talk down an armed person on television--not just any armed person, but a confused and upset armed woman who was only going to shoot the guy that hurt her baby because she didn't see any other options and didn't care about the consequences for her...and her hand is shaking because she is really conflicted because she wants to do the right thing but isn't sure whether pulling the trigger or dropping the gun IS the right thing. Just like that, but with a hammer.
I am not what one would call 'mechanically inclined.'
I am not what one would call 'graceful.'
I am what one might call a 'walking train wreck waiting to happen.'
So of course, I decided to lend my non-skill to a construction site that people would eventually live in. Because really, what could go wrong?
Fortunately, it was painting day. After some clean up efforts, we had to prime the whole house, which was awesome. Painting, I can do. If I could guarantee I'd work on priming day, I'd volunteer regularly. Because really, no one should live in a house in which I was responsible for nailing the frame. My Dad would not approve.
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* I am not. Refers to the fact that we were all pretty much covered in paint by the time lunch rolled around, and there was no running water.
Lawyer, mommy, wife... not necessarily in that order. Blogging about law, life, and little fish since 2006.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
I keep waiting for the call that says it has all been a big mistake
I am employed after my graduation from law school.
[redacted].
Its only one year.
But
[redacted].
Its only one year.
But
I
Have
A
JOB!
*relief*
*joy*
Have
A
JOB!
*relief*
*joy*
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Googlegangers and googlenonymousness
There are three women with my name who get a lot of press. One is a lawyer who wrote a best selling mystery novel. Another is a blonde prosecutor in Texas. One is a high school (now I think college) athlete. And one is a college director special education accommodations. On Facebook, presuming the photos posted are of the faces of the people themselves, I found a black woman in London, a blonde woman in Tennessee, a younger brunette and a red-head (locations unknown).
I am thankful for my Googlegangers because so long as my name does not appear on this blog, I am pretty Googlenonymous. A few items by or about me turn up on the front page of Google now if you type my name AND law school, but they're law school related and positive, so I wouldn't worry if an employer found them.
Then again, I am becoming less and less concerned about my web presence and anything I have written here. I have seriously thought about linking up my real name to my Twitter account and to this blog (after some purging).
I still worry about posting pictures of my kid, even on FB. I've posted like two. But my Hubby has a FB account and has posted quite a bit of our little guy.
But there are weirdos and creeps here on the web. And anyone can join FB now. I'd kind of like to minimize my kids web presence before he's old enough to make one for himself.
Thoughts?
I am thankful for my Googlegangers because so long as my name does not appear on this blog, I am pretty Googlenonymous. A few items by or about me turn up on the front page of Google now if you type my name AND law school, but they're law school related and positive, so I wouldn't worry if an employer found them.
Then again, I am becoming less and less concerned about my web presence and anything I have written here. I have seriously thought about linking up my real name to my Twitter account and to this blog (after some purging).
I still worry about posting pictures of my kid, even on FB. I've posted like two. But my Hubby has a FB account and has posted quite a bit of our little guy.
But there are weirdos and creeps here on the web. And anyone can join FB now. I'd kind of like to minimize my kids web presence before he's old enough to make one for himself.
Thoughts?
Sunday, March 22, 2009
A smell of wine and cheap perfume
I was just reading Nobody's round up and I remembered something I meant to blog about last week: Journey's Don't Stop Believing. It was played by a high school band during our local St. Patrick's Day parade. It was pretty awesome.
Umm. That's it. You could stop reading here. Or for evidence of my descent into madness, continue.
I've come to the conclusion I have an unhealthy obsession with the song. Or, a far more sinister possibility, it has an unhealthy obsession with me. Dunh-dun-duuuun.
Exhibit 5: this post.
Exhibit 4: Law prom (+ Thriller)
Exhibit 3: My brother's wedding (- Thriller)
Exhibit 2: Random wedding (- Thriller)
Exhibit 1: Fireworks show (+ Thriller)
If I ever mysteriously disappear from the blogosphere, you know who to call. Just putting that out there.
Umm. That's it. You could stop reading here. Or for evidence of my descent into madness, continue.
I've come to the conclusion I have an unhealthy obsession with the song. Or, a far more sinister possibility, it has an unhealthy obsession with me. Dunh-dun-duuuun.
Exhibit 5: this post.
Exhibit 4: Law prom (+ Thriller)
Exhibit 3: My brother's wedding (- Thriller)
Exhibit 2: Random wedding (- Thriller)
Exhibit 1: Fireworks show (+ Thriller)
If I ever mysteriously disappear from the blogosphere, you know who to call. Just putting that out there.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
MILP #90: Songs of 1990 edition
The Weekly MILP (Moms In the Legal Profession) Roundup is hosted on a rotating basis between PT-LawMom, A New Duck, and A Little Fish in Law School blogs. We originally rounded up just the moms in law school, but then discovered that those women eventually graduate. Who knew? So now all the moms in the legal field (heh) are represented. We aim for Sunday posts.
I am taking the round up for a swamped New Duck this week. Pt-Lawmom will take next week. One New Duck will round us up again soon.
This week's theme: Songs of 1990 edition.
In honor of the 90th round up, I looked at Billboard's Top 100 hits of 1990. Oh man, this list totally brought me back to high school. The numbers refer to where that song was on the chart.
1. Hold On, Wilson Phillips. PtLawmom (I know that there is pain/but you hold on for one more day/and break free from the chains...)
3. Nothing Compares 2 U, Sinead O'Connor. Magic Cookie. (T U double Y Z)
4. Poison, Bell Biv Devoe. Law school mommy. (Honorable mention: 56. U Can't Touch This, M.C. Hammer)
7. Another Day In Paradise, Phil Collins. 3L Wannabe.
10. Blaze Of Glory, Jon Bon Jovi. Peanut Butter Burrito. GO DAN!
11. Do Me!, Bell Biv Devoe -- Googie. (Sorry, Googie, I couldn't resist! Honorable mention: 63. The Humpty Dance, Digital Underground)
12. How Am I Supposed To Live Without You, Michael Bolton. Dakota. (Ode to thumbdrives).
19. Release Me, Wilson Phillips. New Lawmom (mid-term over!)
33. Unskinny Bop, Poison. Law School Mom. (On "sports" for the athletically challenged)
38. Downtown Train, Rod Stewart. Cee (Starting to Melt).
41. Roam, B-52's -- Legally Certifiable.
47. Blame It On The Rain, Milli Vanilli. Menagerie.
52. Praying For Time, George Michael. Lag Liv. (Honorable mention: 61. Can't Stop, After 7 -- I don't know this song or this artist, but dude, it says 'can't stop after 7' and the post is about working past 7... umm, ok, so I should quit while I'm ahead...)
Now, just for the sake of nostalgia, songs that didn't work for the round up but deserve mention:
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I am taking the round up for a swamped New Duck this week. Pt-Lawmom will take next week. One New Duck will round us up again soon.
This week's theme: Songs of 1990 edition.
In honor of the 90th round up, I looked at Billboard's Top 100 hits of 1990. Oh man, this list totally brought me back to high school. The numbers refer to where that song was on the chart.
1. Hold On, Wilson Phillips. PtLawmom (I know that there is pain/but you hold on for one more day/and break free from the chains...)
3. Nothing Compares 2 U, Sinead O'Connor. Magic Cookie. (T U double Y Z)
4. Poison, Bell Biv Devoe. Law school mommy. (Honorable mention: 56. U Can't Touch This, M.C. Hammer)
7. Another Day In Paradise, Phil Collins. 3L Wannabe.
10. Blaze Of Glory, Jon Bon Jovi. Peanut Butter Burrito. GO DAN!
11. Do Me!, Bell Biv Devoe -- Googie. (Sorry, Googie, I couldn't resist! Honorable mention: 63. The Humpty Dance, Digital Underground)
12. How Am I Supposed To Live Without You, Michael Bolton. Dakota. (Ode to thumbdrives).
19. Release Me, Wilson Phillips. New Lawmom (mid-term over!)
33. Unskinny Bop, Poison. Law School Mom. (On "sports" for the athletically challenged)
38. Downtown Train, Rod Stewart. Cee (Starting to Melt).
41. Roam, B-52's -- Legally Certifiable.
47. Blame It On The Rain, Milli Vanilli. Menagerie.
52. Praying For Time, George Michael. Lag Liv. (Honorable mention: 61. Can't Stop, After 7 -- I don't know this song or this artist, but dude, it says 'can't stop after 7' and the post is about working past 7... umm, ok, so I should quit while I'm ahead...)
Now, just for the sake of nostalgia, songs that didn't work for the round up but deserve mention:
5. Vogue, Madonna
6. Vision Of Love, Mariah Carey
13. Pump Up The Jam, Technotronic
14. Opposites Attract, Paula Abdul
18. Black Velvet, Alannah Myles
36. We Didn't Start The Fire, Billy Joel
39. Rhythm Nation, Janet Jackson
54. Do You Remember, Phil Collins
57. I Wish It Would Rain Down, Phil Collins
59. Something Happened On The Way To Heaven, Phil Collins
62. Janie's Got A Gun, Aerosmith
65. Free Fallin', Tom Petty
71. King Of Wishful Thinking, Go West
72. What Kind Of Man Would I Be?, Chicago
78. Love Shack, B-52's
82. I Go To Extremes, Billy Joel
94. Just A Friend, Biz Markie (oh baby you... you got what I need... but you say he's just a friend)
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Thursday, March 19, 2009
High expectations
Bullshark to me last night, over IM:
Clownfish just told me I don't ever let him do anything.
So I recapped the last three and a half hours: we shot a bucket of balls at the driving range, we rode his bike around the block several times, we raced and played tackle and a bunch of stuff in the yard. Not to mention the taxi ride from the transmission place.*
Yet I have been declared to be "no fun."**
Oh great, he's only 4.
I can't wait til he's a teenager.
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* Oh yeah, the car we just sunk a bunch of $$$$ into in the hopes it would get us through another year/ 18 months? Yeah, it decided yesterday morning that "reverse" was a gear that it couldn't do anymore. We're hoping its a minor thing.
** To be fair to Clownfish, Bullshark had just told him it was time to go inside. He was protesting.
Clownfish just told me I don't ever let him do anything.
So I recapped the last three and a half hours: we shot a bucket of balls at the driving range, we rode his bike around the block several times, we raced and played tackle and a bunch of stuff in the yard. Not to mention the taxi ride from the transmission place.*
Yet I have been declared to be "no fun."**
Oh great, he's only 4.
I can't wait til he's a teenager.
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* Oh yeah, the car we just sunk a bunch of $$$$ into in the hopes it would get us through another year/ 18 months? Yeah, it decided yesterday morning that "reverse" was a gear that it couldn't do anymore. We're hoping its a minor thing.
** To be fair to Clownfish, Bullshark had just told him it was time to go inside. He was protesting.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Irish song
By a lonely prison wall,
I heard a young girl calling
Michael, they have taken you away,
For you stole Trevelyan's corn,
So the young might see the morn.
Now a prison ship lies waiting in the bay.
Low lie the fields of Athenry
Where once we watched the small free birds fly
Our love was on the wing, we had dreams and songs to sing
It's so lonely 'round the fields of Athenry.
By a lonely prison wall,
I heard a young man calling
Nothing matters, Mary, when you're free
Against the famine and the Crown,
I rebelled, they cut me down.
Now you must raise our child with dignity.
Low lie the fields of Athenry
Where once we watched the small free birds fly
Our love was on the wing, we had dreams and songs to sing
It's so lonely 'round the fields of Athenry.
By a lonely harbor wall,
she watched the last star falling
As that prison ship sailed out against the sky
Sure she'll wait and hope and pray,
for her love in Botany Bay
It's so lonely 'round the fields of Athenry.
It's so lonely 'round the fields of Athenry.
Low lie the fields of Athenry
Where once we watched the small free birds fly
Our love was on the wing, we had dreams and songs to sing
It's so lonely 'round the fields of Athenry.
* * *
Fields of Athenry (pronounced Athen-rye, as in ryhmes with 'lie') is probably my favorite Irish song from childhood. I knew every word at a very very young age.
"Let's not have a sniffle, let's have a bloody-good cry
And always remember: The longer you live
The sooner you'll bloody-well die"
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
I heard a young girl calling
Michael, they have taken you away,
For you stole Trevelyan's corn,
So the young might see the morn.
Now a prison ship lies waiting in the bay.
Low lie the fields of Athenry
Where once we watched the small free birds fly
Our love was on the wing, we had dreams and songs to sing
It's so lonely 'round the fields of Athenry.
By a lonely prison wall,
I heard a young man calling
Nothing matters, Mary, when you're free
Against the famine and the Crown,
I rebelled, they cut me down.
Now you must raise our child with dignity.
Low lie the fields of Athenry
Where once we watched the small free birds fly
Our love was on the wing, we had dreams and songs to sing
It's so lonely 'round the fields of Athenry.
By a lonely harbor wall,
she watched the last star falling
As that prison ship sailed out against the sky
Sure she'll wait and hope and pray,
for her love in Botany Bay
It's so lonely 'round the fields of Athenry.
It's so lonely 'round the fields of Athenry.
Low lie the fields of Athenry
Where once we watched the small free birds fly
Our love was on the wing, we had dreams and songs to sing
It's so lonely 'round the fields of Athenry.
* * *
Fields of Athenry (pronounced Athen-rye, as in ryhmes with 'lie') is probably my favorite Irish song from childhood. I knew every word at a very very young age.
"Let's not have a sniffle, let's have a bloody-good cry
And always remember: The longer you live
The sooner you'll bloody-well die"
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Because 140 characters is too short to type a recipe
@it2d (a/k/a Ismael) wanted the recipe for my meatless baked ziti. I never post recipes here because I don't consider myself to be much of a cook, but he asked, so here goes.
In a really large pot, add one chopped onion, minced garlic, basil, salt, black pepper, & olive oil and cook for about a minute. Add two cans crushed tomato. My sister suggested a brand (Cento--yellow label). It is my current favorite.
Simmer & taste and add spice until you like the sauce. Sorry I can't be more specific -- I'll try to measure next time. I did this for about three hours, adding some sugar also because it got a little bitter. I always wait 30 minutes after adding something to taste again. Normally I would add crushed red pepper but I was cooking for kids too, so I garlic-ed it up instead.
Cook two pounds of ziti (two boxes) and drain.
When sauce tastes good, add 16-18 oz ricotta (I bought 32 oz), two eggs, 3tbs Parmesan, one cup mozzarella, one cup "Italian three cheese mix". It gets goopy. Add the ziti to the pot and stir to coat the ziti.
Pour the goopy ziti mix into a lasagna pan and cover with foil. Best thing about this dish is that you can pop this in the fridge and bake it when the guests arrive for service about a half hour later.
Before baking, scoop on some extra ricotta and sprinkle on some more parmesan, bake at 400 for thirty minutes covered with foil.
Optional, but I did this last night: Uncover for last ten minutes, sprinkle some more mozzarella on top (about a half cup) and bake for final ten.
In a really large pot, add one chopped onion, minced garlic, basil, salt, black pepper, & olive oil and cook for about a minute. Add two cans crushed tomato. My sister suggested a brand (Cento--yellow label). It is my current favorite.
Simmer & taste and add spice until you like the sauce. Sorry I can't be more specific -- I'll try to measure next time. I did this for about three hours, adding some sugar also because it got a little bitter. I always wait 30 minutes after adding something to taste again. Normally I would add crushed red pepper but I was cooking for kids too, so I garlic-ed it up instead.
Cook two pounds of ziti (two boxes) and drain.
When sauce tastes good, add 16-18 oz ricotta (I bought 32 oz), two eggs, 3tbs Parmesan, one cup mozzarella, one cup "Italian three cheese mix". It gets goopy. Add the ziti to the pot and stir to coat the ziti.
Pour the goopy ziti mix into a lasagna pan and cover with foil. Best thing about this dish is that you can pop this in the fridge and bake it when the guests arrive for service about a half hour later.
Before baking, scoop on some extra ricotta and sprinkle on some more parmesan, bake at 400 for thirty minutes covered with foil.
Optional, but I did this last night: Uncover for last ten minutes, sprinkle some more mozzarella on top (about a half cup) and bake for final ten.
Gender roles in the animal kingdom
N.B.: All references to bullsharks in the following post refer to the actual shark, and not my husband of the same name.
Clownfish: How about I be a bullshark and you be a remora?
Me: No, I want to be the bullshark, and you be the remora.
CF: You can't be a bullshark. Only boys are bullsharks.
Me: There are girl bullsharks. Of course there are girl bullsharks.
CF: No there is not.
Me: Yes there are -- how else do you think they make baby bullsharks?
CF: If I were a sea horse and a boy I could carry babies in my tummy. Because the Papa seahorses carry the babies.
Me *dumbfounded*: Ummm... that is true.
CF: But that probably doesn't work with bullsharks. Ok, you can be the bullshark.
Clownfish: How about I be a bullshark and you be a remora?
Me: No, I want to be the bullshark, and you be the remora.
CF: You can't be a bullshark. Only boys are bullsharks.
Me: There are girl bullsharks. Of course there are girl bullsharks.
CF: No there is not.
Me: Yes there are -- how else do you think they make baby bullsharks?
CF: If I were a sea horse and a boy I could carry babies in my tummy. Because the Papa seahorses carry the babies.
Me *dumbfounded*: Ummm... that is true.
CF: But that probably doesn't work with bullsharks. Ok, you can be the bullshark.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
What you're missing
Tweet of the Week:
In other news:
CF gave me a shiny star that says "super" on it. He had earned it at school but wanted me to have it to "remember him" and b/c I'm super mom. about 16 hours ago from web
Back to the paper that won't die.about 21 hours ago from web
tired depressed confused3:15 PM Mar 8th from web
My dad and my son are asleep on the couch. They both snore. I wish I had my camera (BS has it & is out of town)3:01 PM Mar 7th from web
Working on the paper that killed Christmas.10:25 AM Mar 7th from web
My dad is watching my son hit some tee-balls and is being patient and encouraging... only takes a generation I guess.10:05 AM Mar 7th from web
My scale just weighed me three pounds lower than I was expecting, and lowest I've seen in years (18 pounds down total if true). Good a.m.7:29 AM Mar 6th from web
CF's current activity: building block towers, knocking down with a monster truck. The simple joys.7:38 AM Mar 4th from web
I think people have become desensitized to government bailouts... AIG needs billions more... yeah fine whatever... THIS IS NOT GOOD!7:22 AM Mar 3rd from web
Totally lost today due to perfect storm of snow, headache/fever, and the crippling depression I get before my 'time of the month.'6:01 PM Mar 2nd from web
Bonus Tweets: Refrigerator woes (in real time!):
my refrigerator just started making loud noises. this is probably not a good thing.10:43 AM Mar 7th from web
buzz buzz buzz buzz -- buzz buzz buzz buzz -- brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrzzzzzzzzzzzz buzz buzz buzz buzz -- buzz buzz buzz buzzzzz10:45 AM Mar 7th from web
and then, just as suddenly, all was quiet...10:50 AM Mar 7th from web
...and its back. Must be some fan or something that turns off periodically. I am soooo mechanically intelligent to figure these things out11:43 AM Mar 7th from web
Clownfish: Mommy, you're mean.
Bullshark: No, she's above average.
In other news:
CF gave me a shiny star that says "super" on it. He had earned it at school but wanted me to have it to "remember him" and b/c I'm super mom. about 16 hours ago from web
Back to the paper that won't die.about 21 hours ago from web
tired depressed confused3:15 PM Mar 8th from web
My dad and my son are asleep on the couch. They both snore. I wish I had my camera (BS has it & is out of town)3:01 PM Mar 7th from web
Working on the paper that killed Christmas.10:25 AM Mar 7th from web
My dad is watching my son hit some tee-balls and is being patient and encouraging... only takes a generation I guess.10:05 AM Mar 7th from web
My scale just weighed me three pounds lower than I was expecting, and lowest I've seen in years (18 pounds down total if true). Good a.m.7:29 AM Mar 6th from web
CF's current activity: building block towers, knocking down with a monster truck. The simple joys.7:38 AM Mar 4th from web
I think people have become desensitized to government bailouts... AIG needs billions more... yeah fine whatever... THIS IS NOT GOOD!7:22 AM Mar 3rd from web
Totally lost today due to perfect storm of snow, headache/fever, and the crippling depression I get before my 'time of the month.'6:01 PM Mar 2nd from web
Bonus Tweets: Refrigerator woes (in real time!):
my refrigerator just started making loud noises. this is probably not a good thing.10:43 AM Mar 7th from web
buzz buzz buzz buzz -- buzz buzz buzz buzz -- brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrzzzzzzzzzzzz buzz buzz buzz buzz -- buzz buzz buzz buzzzzz10:45 AM Mar 7th from web
and then, just as suddenly, all was quiet...10:50 AM Mar 7th from web
...and its back. Must be some fan or something that turns off periodically. I am soooo mechanically intelligent to figure these things out11:43 AM Mar 7th from web
Sunday, March 08, 2009
MILP #88: Time marches on
The Weekly MILP (Moms In the Legal Profession) Roundup is hosted on a rotating basis between PT-LawMom, A New Duck, and A Little Fish in Law School blogs. We originally rounded up just the moms in law school, but then discovered that those women eventually graduate. Who knew? So now all the moms in the legal field (heh) are represented. We aim for Sunday posts.
This week's theme: Time marches on.
Not much of a theme, to be honest. About half the posts don't fit. I am distracted today. But here's the round up of what's been going on in the MILP-o-sphere:
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This week's theme: Time marches on.
Not much of a theme, to be honest. About half the posts don't fit. I am distracted today. But here's the round up of what's been going on in the MILP-o-sphere:
- It's a bad week for dog lovers. Shelley and GoogieBaba.
- Grieving and starting over... again. Pt-Lawmom.
- Kids have personality at 3L Wannabe.
- Duckling turns one! One New Duck.
- Jacob is six months! Cee (Starting to Melt).
- Sumo gets closer to two, and Tranny's rack is retired. Tranny Head.
- She's just not that into starting over somewhere else, again. Dakota.
- The dreaded 1L Spring Memo has been put to rest. Newlawmom.
- Take that discovery request and shove it. Legally Certifiable.
- She may not be under water, but she has a plan. Frequent Citations.
- Mindful of her civic responsibilities. Peanut Butter Burrito.
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Friday, March 06, 2009
Celebutardy
Just looked at a Yahoo! story about some singer(?) type person who allegedly named her kid something ridiculous. Of course, it was followed by a poll asking your opinion of allegedly crazy celeb baby names, including
Apple (Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin)
Bronx Mowgli (Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz)
Fifi Trixibelle (Bob Geldof)
Honor (Jessica Alba)
Ickett (M.I.A.)
Jermajesty (Jermaine Jackson)
Kal-El (Nicolas Cage)
Maddox (Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt)
Moxie Crimefighter (Penn Jillette)
Pilot Inspektor (Jason Lee)
Suri (Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise)
Zuma Nesta Rock (Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale)
... and I found myself thinking that some of these are not that "crazy." Naming a kid Honor (or a non-English version of that) probably pre-dates the Old Testament. Its the "Mowgli" that makes the Simpson pick kinda nuts (umm, Spielberg movie reference?) -- lots of popular, ordinary names are based on places -- Bronx is not that 'out there.' And I don't think Maddox belongs on the same list as Jermajesty.
Just my thoughts on a Friday night.
Apple (Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin)
Bronx Mowgli (Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz)
Fifi Trixibelle (Bob Geldof)
Honor (Jessica Alba)
Ickett (M.I.A.)
Jermajesty (Jermaine Jackson)
Kal-El (Nicolas Cage)
Maddox (Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt)
Moxie Crimefighter (Penn Jillette)
Pilot Inspektor (Jason Lee)
Suri (Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise)
Zuma Nesta Rock (Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale)
... and I found myself thinking that some of these are not that "crazy." Naming a kid Honor (or a non-English version of that) probably pre-dates the Old Testament. Its the "Mowgli" that makes the Simpson pick kinda nuts (umm, Spielberg movie reference?) -- lots of popular, ordinary names are based on places -- Bronx is not that 'out there.' And I don't think Maddox belongs on the same list as Jermajesty.
Just my thoughts on a Friday night.
Compliments
1. Someone told me I look just like Molly Ringwald today. And didn't add the caveat, "You know, like if Molly Ringwald got really fat," which is what happened the last time I heard that. So that's a win.
2. Talking to an old guy in line at the grocery store about the economy, the old guy was bitching, I was empathizing, and mentioned I was looking for a job. Get to the cashier and he says, "You need a job? You look like a lawyer." I was wearing my five year old beat up, black wool coat which is very obviously missing a button and desperately needs to be cleaned. Nothing about the wardrobe screamed 'lawyer.' I wasn't wearing makeup. So what was it? How did this guy pick me out as a soon-to-be attorney when up until very recently I was still told I looked / spoke/ carried myself as a teacher.
Then I realized... lawyer hair.
2. Talking to an old guy in line at the grocery store about the economy, the old guy was bitching, I was empathizing, and mentioned I was looking for a job. Get to the cashier and he says, "You need a job? You look like a lawyer." I was wearing my five year old beat up, black wool coat which is very obviously missing a button and desperately needs to be cleaned. Nothing about the wardrobe screamed 'lawyer.' I wasn't wearing makeup. So what was it? How did this guy pick me out as a soon-to-be attorney when up until very recently I was still told I looked / spoke/ carried myself as a teacher.
Then I realized... lawyer hair.
Monday, March 02, 2009
Where else would I turn for this stuff?
I'm running an 80s themed event at law school this week. One of my kitchy moves is to have all of the food renamed with an 80s reference/pun. Some of the ones we've come up with are hilariously painful. (Think Desperately Seeking Salad, Better off Bread, etc.) But no one can come up with a good one for mini-egg rolls. And I'd like one for pig in blankets that doesn't involve Porky's.
So, internet: I'm taking suggestions. References can be movies, songs, television shows... anything pop culture and not too obscure. I already have a really obscure SNL reference to Dana Carvey chopping broccoli.
So, internet: I'm taking suggestions. References can be movies, songs, television shows... anything pop culture and not too obscure. I already have a really obscure SNL reference to Dana Carvey chopping broccoli.
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