Archive for October, 2005

STILL NO POWER

Sunday, October 30th, 2005

Situation getting desperate. Had to entertain selves with shadow puppets on the ceiling yesterday.

It’s sort of ironic – the two things I want most in the world right now are

1. Hot water

2. Ice.

Cold showers and warm cocktails are not fun.

Reason 5

Friday, October 28th, 2005

I just drove 45 minutes for a hot shower. I’m sitting downstairs on their wireless, my hair still wet, considering going back upstairs and taking another shower, just because it felt so fucking good the first time. I’m a glutton for soap.

Power can come back any old time now. That’d be fine.

I Hate Hurricane Wilma

Thursday, October 27th, 2005

And here is why.

1. I still don’t have power. That means no hot water. Three days may not sound like a lot, but it sure feels and smells like a long time.

2. We are still under a curfew. I work ‘till 8. Curfew starts at 8. Even if I wanted to grab a bite to [...]

How To Help Babies

Friday, October 21st, 2005

Apparently, the best way to help babies is to score last-possible-minute free tickets to a March of Dimes Chef & Wine fundraiser, show up as they’re shutting down, gorge yourselves on gourmet food, and milk the open bar for everything it’s worth.

My friend Jeff helped babies by saying, “Hey, we better get another martini before [...]

Quick Question

Thursday, October 20th, 2005

At other people’s dinner parties, does the conversation turn to stories about getting arrested for dealing crystal meth, and crank habits in college?

I didn’t think so.

See, this is why people don’t snail mail anymore.

Wednesday, October 19th, 2005

I moved about a month ago. It took me a week or so to realize… I do not have a mailbox key.

So my landlord hooks me up with a locksmith, who was set to come today. And last night, when I returned from a few days in the Keys, there was a notice in my [...]