On Mom’s neverending quest to channel the curiosity and “destructive” impulses of her wildchild (moi) into something more socially acceptable, evidently Dr. Spock’s ‘bible’ of child-rearing recommended something to the tune of “involving the child in building a collection.” And what could be more fascinating – and socially acceptable – than a butterfly collection? In my childhood they were abundant certain times of year (…unlike now…) and included: Swallowtails, cabbage …Read the Rest
A Trillion Dollar Coin Journey
January 20, 2013
Baad Ideas
The U.S. proposal to produce a trillion dollar coin included a caveat that said coin would remain safely locked away …Read the Rest
Tardis Sauce with Dalek
January 20, 2013
Baad Ideas
…this blog is for those of you Dr. Who fans who follow enough shows to know the lingo. So if …Read the Rest
Petaluma, California Iceberg SINKS: A Truely Titanic Event!
January 16, 2013
Baad Opinions
…so I was in Grocery Outlet yesterday trolling the aisles for Old Reliable (a.k.a. Iceberg Lettuce). You have to understand: …Read the Rest
Happy Feast of the Ass Day!
January 14, 2013
Baad Ideas
There’s only one more day in the year more important than my birthday – and that is the day immediately …Read the Rest
Gophers Defeat Russian Invasion!
January 12, 2013
Baad Moments
It was thirty years of fierce battle on American soil; but in 1841 the Russians finally left for good. There …Read the Rest
Cat Raffle!
January 11, 2013
Baad Ideas
In the (seemingly never-ending) quest for Easy Money, the innovative concept of holding a Cat Raffle was recently raised. My …Read the Rest
Cat Fancy
January 10, 2013
Baad Opinions
Upon learning that my bff, who lives on a boat, actually has a life insurance policy – ON THE CAT …Read the Rest
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life: A Reflection on Doomsday
January 4, 2013
Baad Opinions
Sure, you’re more than used to January 1st missives expansively proclaiming vast positive changes, from the same “lose 50 lbs” …Read the Rest
Ducks Unlimited
January 1, 2013
Baad Ideas
The best (unofficial) bulletin boards of West Sonoma County reside in an informal location, resting on a local cattle rancher’s …Read the Rest
The Water Heater Follies
December 30, 2012
Baad Moments
When the pressure valve on our 18-year-old water heater began leaking, casting billowing plumes of hot steam outside the kitchen …Read the Rest
