Monthly Archives: March 2008

Spontaneous musical theater

Posted on March 31, 2008 by Molly Newman

This would almost be worth going to the food court for. Almost. I had to go to the Lloyd Center Mall the other day, accidentally took the escalator a floor higher than I meant to and was trapped for nearly … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | 2 Comments

Decisionmaking

Posted on March 27, 2008 by Molly Newman

When choosing between two possible courses of action, using a flowchart can help you clarify your thinking and foresee possible outcomes.

Posted in Web/Tech | 2 Comments

‘k, that was totally whiny and obnoxious

Posted on March 26, 2008 by Molly Newman

…sorry about that. Please enjoy this video about a cat instead.

Posted in Gratuitous Catblogging | 2 Comments

Something’s got to give

Posted on March 26, 2008 by Molly Newman

(The Beastie Boys song, not the Jack Nicholson movie… or the Marilyn Monroe movie, for that matter.) I was thinking once again of my favorite Dream Deferred, that of becoming a real live official science writer. And it occurred to … Continue reading →

Posted in Pointless Rants, Politics, Writing | 5 Comments

Recipe for disaster!

Posted on March 25, 2008 by Molly Newman

Well, not "disaster" per se.* More like the very tasty–and low-calorie–soup we had for dinner last night. It calls for a small amount of sausage (hee hee, I said "small amount of sausage") but that could easily be omitted, using … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Drink, Recipes | 1 Comment

I put a spell on you

Posted on March 18, 2008 by Molly Newman

\Noc`ti*lu"cous\, a. Shining in the night. Also, coincidentally, the word I had to pronounce, spell aloud, then pronounce again to win the weekly Portland Spelling Bee at Mississippi Pizza Pub. We weren’t even planning on going, but Elizabeth invited us … Continue reading →

Posted in Homeschool, Portland, Television, Things That Happened | 10 Comments

Step off, Spielberg…

Posted on March 10, 2008 by Molly Newman

…and make room for the mad video skillz of Fred and Sharon. Now I want to have a birthday, anniversary, theater show or other special event just so I can get Fred and Sharon to show up and film it. … Continue reading →

Posted in Web/Tech | 4 Comments

Happy Birthday, August James!

Posted on March 10, 2008 by Molly Newman

Happy birthday to you,Happy birthday to you.Happy birthday, dear Augie,Happy birthday to you!And many (many many many) moooooooooore….* Look, Augie! Auntie Molly knitted you a cupcake! Ha! It is to laugh! Those beads are far too tiny to be safe … Continue reading →

Posted in Things That Happened | 3 Comments

Whold Your Whorses

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Molly Newman

Most little girls have a moderate to serious obsession with horses. I, not being a Real Girl, never did. Well, I read Black Beauty and Misty of Chincoteague and a couple of the Black Stallion books, from whence I developed … Continue reading →

Posted in Biting Social Commentary, Sorta, Current Affairs, Pointless Rants | 16 Comments

RIP, Dungeon Master

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Molly Newman

Gary Gygax, co-creator of the Dungeons & Dragons game system, has died at age 69. He has failed his saving throw; there was no 20th-level cleric around to resurrect him; he is even now journeying along the silver cord that … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Games | 5 Comments