Part One.

Part Two.

Part Three.

In interviewing Rat Girl's best friend from high school, Albert Sweeper Badgetolo III, this interviewer ran into a few snags. While the yearbook supplies both the name and the photograph, the actual person by this name seems to have disappeared… Read full post »

I've decided to take a moment and participate this rather stressful and yet glorious day in OESheepdog's 'Two Truths and a Lie."

1. My father and Al Gore are friends, and we used to get a Christmas card from the family every year.

2.  I accidently cut Porter Wagner… Read full post »

1. This is another damned list. I'm getting to be a one trick pony. But I have all these half ideas that could never see the light of day as a whole post and I need to expunge them from my mind.

Wow. Doesn't that make you REALLY want to… Read full post »

I met my first mean girls in grade school. I didn't know that they were mean girls. I didn't actually know what that was. I mean, I had a brother who called me a 'butthole' behind my parents' back and occasionally punched me in the arm, but I wasn't really acquainted… Read full post »

You've seen them out there. Waiting. Just waiting to post nice comments and leave friendly words on your blog!

People like jodikasten, that terribly decent human being! People like Rob, who leave messages that are smart and kind. 

You know their friendly ways. 

And there seems to be no way… Read full post »

I'm actually a very mean person.

 I keep it under wraps mainly, although I have been known to say something really unbelievably shitty now and again here on OS and elsewhere. 

I am a supreme liar. I smile and say friendly things or I am silent whilst the little hamster of… Read full post »

1. Why do we turn down the radio in the car when we are looking for some place and are confused? What about hearing denotes better understanding of which way to turn?

2. Why is the entire left side of the front page of OS about prostitution? Is there some law… Read full post »

I hate student evaluations. I mean it.

Once, on my student evaluations, I got this comment from a disgruntled student:

"She makes us read too much! And she wants us to use correct grammar! Really ridiculous." 

Ha. 

I love my job. I may complain about the occasional whackadoodle student, wh… Read full post »

At first ...

I thought perhaps I could fashion a hat of sorts. 

But this did not go over well ...

It simply was not popular ...

Perhaps it was because it was misspelled ...

But it was roundly rejected.

So, I tried a nice… Read full post »

I'm feeling random today/tonight so you'll forgive or not perhaps the randomness of this particular post. I can't sleep. Which is not even remotely unusual for me, although annoying because I surely need it. Perhaps it is the randomness within my head that does it. If I squeeze these ideas out… Read full post »

My parents have been after me to move every since I gave them the grandchild.

At first it was "Move in with us!!" When I pointed out their houseguests would include the cats, faces got sad and thoughtful. 

Then, it was "Move into the dilapidated house of your great-uncle!" (who… Read full post »

Because I am presently in a work quandry, I've had ample time to think about things like work ethics.

Ben Franklin, that adorable butthead (yes, I'm sure history enthusiasts everywhere will be thrilled I've addressed him as such) had the maxim of early to bed and early to rise and that… Read full post »

Every day, I would like to acquire new knowledge.

Sometimes, I succeed. Sometimes, I don't really. Ah well. Such is life. 

 Let's make it a game! And a test! Don't you just love tests?!?

 What new pieces of knowledge did Odetteroulette acquire this week? Only rule is it can't be… Read full post »

I'm going to preface this with this statement:

I like most of the the doctors here, like teendoc. I think it's most likely that they are wonderful doctors.

I wanted YOU in the ER last night, teendoc! If only ...

 A TRIP TO THE ER FOR TENTH EAR INFECTION--THE EAR… Read full post »

I am going to bitch now. In an outline. Perhaps there will even be a thesis later.

 Reasons to bitch:

I. Today, I had to go to the doctor. I hate the doctor. Not personally. Actually, she's very nice. But no, I hate the fact that ...

           a… Read full post »

 AS ALWAYS, IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THE SHOW YET, DON'T READ FURTHER, AS THERE ARE SPOILERS.

Episode One.

Episode Two.

Episode Three.

Episode Four.

Episode Five.

Episode Six. 

Episode Seven.

Episode Eight. 

Episode Nine.

Well, well, here we are. At… Read full post »

Taken on a lunch break while considering authenticity and photography

Still no answer to that question ...

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You know, television show characters almost always have the coolest jobs! Just imagine if, in this tough economy, we could have work options like they do on television. 

I leave out, of course, the hooker with the heart of gold role who's on a slab in the morgue or the junkie… Read full post »

I've decided to do the lovely Dorinda's interview thingy. I will interview myself. Because that way I'll know if I'm lying. And because, you know, no one asked me, other than me. Evidently, I am interesting mainly to me. Who knew?

I might add in a few "interesting" other questions… Read full post »

 AS ALWAYS, IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THE SHOW YET, DON'T READ FURTHER, AS THERE ARE SPOILERS.

Episode One.

Episode Two.

Episode Three.

Episode Four.

Episode Five.

Episode Six. 

Episode Seven.

Episode Eight. 

This year, my child has had ten TEN 10!!!!… Read full post »

 A DIALOGUE ABOUT HIGHER INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING, or how I am selfish but really ... it really was/is LOUD. Really. Not kidding.

 Really.

My inner monologue, which if any of you have read my pieces about insomnia, well, you must know, it's a crazy one. I'm aware I'm a nutball.… Read full post »

And then my friend asked,  "Is the store just cold?"

Ping Makes a Big Sound

Nipples on mannequins are odd nice but confusing too public to some people shopping their belief is steeled they know what to expect then from the stray shirt the open collar the softer interest because… Read full post »

So, we did take a walk today before slaving over cleaning house. It was chilly but pretty nice.

 Southern California is having a true springtime. Chilly and rainy. It's almost like we're in the temperate zone. 

I'm nosy and like to take pictures of people's yards. No one has stopped… Read full post »