Forget-Me-Not
It is I, Irene, so long away from the scene. A couple of reasons for my lapse in posting. Aside from general busi-ness, I've hard a hard time adapting to the "new and improved" Blogger. I'm not the brightest bulb of the bunch and can never remember my user name/password on the first attempt , so it takes me a lot of effort now to log in. But as I am properly logged in for once, I'll sieze the moment and post a spell.
At the moment, I have a small glass of brandy by my side. Brandy, you say? You're a fine girl. What a good wife you would be. Brandy? That and some sherry is all I could find in the house, and let me tell you: Irene needs a stiff one. The volunteering has gotten out of hand. This is how Irene spent her day. An hour in the kindergarten classroom where I was told by a 5-year-old to "shut up." (He was summarily escorted to the principal's office.) Then it was off to a lunch meeting with co-working captioners (Indian buffet). Then I donned my chess cap and presided over meeting #2 of the chess club. Basically one hour of controlled chaos in the cafeteria.
But that's all boring. Where's the excitement? What has Irene been up to that really is of any interest? O.K. I'll tell you. Irene and the Handyman spent the weekend in the Big Apple and were lucky enough to be part of the SNL live audience again. Very much fun. Very little sleep.
Speaking of sleep, what's on Irene's nightstand? Next to the ben wa balls, Bill Bryson's "A Walk in the Woods." An actual account of his experience on the Appalachian trail, this book receives 3 stars in Irene's estimation. On deck: "The Book of Bright Ideas."
Forgive the "newsy post." Next time I'll tackle a real topic, like global warming or Anna Nicole.
At the moment, I have a small glass of brandy by my side. Brandy, you say? You're a fine girl. What a good wife you would be. Brandy? That and some sherry is all I could find in the house, and let me tell you: Irene needs a stiff one. The volunteering has gotten out of hand. This is how Irene spent her day. An hour in the kindergarten classroom where I was told by a 5-year-old to "shut up." (He was summarily escorted to the principal's office.) Then it was off to a lunch meeting with co-working captioners (Indian buffet). Then I donned my chess cap and presided over meeting #2 of the chess club. Basically one hour of controlled chaos in the cafeteria.
But that's all boring. Where's the excitement? What has Irene been up to that really is of any interest? O.K. I'll tell you. Irene and the Handyman spent the weekend in the Big Apple and were lucky enough to be part of the SNL live audience again. Very much fun. Very little sleep.
Speaking of sleep, what's on Irene's nightstand? Next to the ben wa balls, Bill Bryson's "A Walk in the Woods." An actual account of his experience on the Appalachian trail, this book receives 3 stars in Irene's estimation. On deck: "The Book of Bright Ideas."
Forgive the "newsy post." Next time I'll tackle a real topic, like global warming or Anna Nicole.
posted by Irene at 3:27 PM
14 Comments:
I concur...Irene does need a stiff one!
Welcome back. A Walk in the Woods ---- good one! I read it, gosh, 6 years ago. Very good read. Now, get that song out of my head, "My life, my lover, my lady is the sea ...."
Well. I'm just trying to complete my 1000-piece puzzle in between my difficult attempts to put a good read down -- Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See. Who has time for Chess? The boys and their needs cling to me like humidity of a hot summer night. I think I need a stiff one, too.
Hey mate,
Any recommendations for a computer chess game for kids (ages 3+)?
Probably too advanced for a 3 year old, but try this:
www.turbulence.org/spotlight/thinking/chess.html
What is the name of that place in Accoquan that you sometimes go to w/the boys to play?
I think Irene forgot her readers!
Listening to the Valley Girl soundtrack and it made me want to check your blog. Love it.
Oh my goodness, oh my word,
Irene’s blog’s become absurd.
It defies all rhyme or reason
And is now an act of treason.
She’s become a big concern
Maybe gone with no return?
Baby come back, any kind of fool could see
There was something in everything about you
Baby come back, you can blame it all on me
I was wrong, and I just can't live without you
Marc Anthony...you shouldn't steal my lyrics and present them as yours.
Mr. SW, stop pretending to be Player. BTW, I hear K-Tel is hiring.
Ahhh K-Tel...those were the days! Mush, you're just "Wishin' & Hopin'"
It is being said that the African-American community does not recognize Barak Obama as one of the tribe -- so to speak. Since his family are not descendants of slaves...What is your take on this very smart front runner of the democratic party?
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