Neurotic Owl

flapping vaguely downward through clouds of uncertainty on wings of existential dread

Monthly Archives: August, 2017

In which I try to worry less and do more.

Specifically, I’m looking at at least 6 days of lost work thanks to this fucking hurricane, maybe more.  I am very lucky that I probably haven’t sustained any major property … Continue reading

August 29, 2017 · Leave a comment

Hurricanes and road trips.

Nope, wait, that’s a TERRIBLE combination.  So, okay, I’m here in Houston and pretty well immured in my apartment waiting for Harvey to decide how long he’s gracing us with … Continue reading

August 26, 2017 · Leave a comment

Exposition exposition

But seriously though, these cartoons are in no way a substitute for reading Pride and Prejudice.  I’m leaving out roughly 98% of the fabulous dialogue because Austen already wrote it … Continue reading

August 22, 2017 · Leave a comment

It’s that time, y’all. PROPOSAL TIME.

    Okay, I know cat topiary isn’t really Lady Catherine’s style, I just couldn’t resist. Why so creepy, Darcy?   Places to buy stuff! TEEPUBLIC: mostly t-shirts, a few … Continue reading

August 19, 2017 · Leave a comment

To Rosings!

Damn, Charlotte. Ladies, if you want to get a handsome, rich, and socially awkward dude, practice that xylophone.

August 17, 2017 · Leave a comment

This is not a real post.

Because I’m an idiot who scanned cartoons on lunch at work and then forgot to send myself the file, that’s why. This is just a reminder that I am not … Continue reading

August 16, 2017 · 5 Comments

The Gardiners are party people.

Well, pandas.

August 11, 2017 · Leave a comment

A public service announcement.

If you have a crafty friend, do not leave them unsupervised for three days with an apartment full of beads, or they will likely ignore everything that needs doing to … Continue reading

August 9, 2017 · 1 Comment

Back to Houston, back to Longbourn.

Sorry, I was back Wednesday but I’ve been more or less a cat-cuddling zombie till today. Dammit, Charlotte!

August 5, 2017 · Leave a comment