One Fine Jay

Jottings

Professor Ann took photos of a massive erection. Here’s one that shows it in full magnificence. The first ever stink blooms I ever read about were the famous Rafflesia sp. “The smell of dead bird in a chimney” may not be enticing, but it’s quite the curiosity. I got some new fish for my fishtank.… Continue reading this entry

I don’t ever wanna grow up

I’ve always been suspicious of bloggers among us who have “sold out” to join the ranks of established publishers, you know, writing for magazines, newspapers, etc., on a paid basis. I’ve stopped picking on the occasional Michelle Malkin/Ann Coulter/whoeverwhateverpaidpundit because most of their opinions are paid for, yah? And though we know that none of… Continue reading this entry

Saturday night frap rush

So, tonight I was in line at Starbucks for my usual venti coffee—now with Splenda and Half and Half ‘coz black kawfee plays hell on my stomach—and the baristas at the espresso machine and frap blenders were already hollering at customers in line for what they wanted. The line was that long. “That will be… Continue reading this entry

Quitting smoking… again

I haven’t had a cigarette since the 28th of May; I’ve tried using 7mg (step 3) patches at the suggestion of the Mistress of Juvenile Scorn. The general lack of withdrawal symptoms is very comforting, however, over the weekend I came down with cold-like symptoms that started with a tickle behind my throat, followed by… Continue reading this entry

I feel so Euro tonight

For dinner: two slices of coconut custard pie (Mrs. Smith’s, to boot) and and two glasses of Franzia white zin. Not exactly going the way of Toby (yet) but hey, I may drink wine in a box but at least I don’t have it on the rocks, ja?