Neurotic Owl

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

Author Archives: naralesser

In which I succumb to peer pressure.

Of course, I also started this blog because of peer pressure, so this is all your fault, peers.  Anyway, The Bloggess and Filing Jointly have both done Rules for Life … Continue reading

May 18, 2013 · Leave a comment

He’s the least feared bounty hunter in the galaxy.

Don’t sue me, George Lucas!  Look, a shiny object!

May 17, 2013 · Leave a comment

Just a reminder that not everything cats do is adorable.

A lot of stuff is, though.  Like purring loudly enough to startle people in the next room. (Totally self-indulgent video of Charlie purring like a buzzsaw.  What the hell is … Continue reading

May 16, 2013 · Leave a comment

My drag name is either Chartreuse Charmeuse or Marzipan San Antonio, depending on your metric.

Or possibly Snowflake Deermeadow.  If you’re wondering about the House of Charmeuse, the drag mom is Destiny Charmeuse, with daughters Chartreuse and Chanteuse.  We still have openings for Papoose and … Continue reading

May 15, 2013 · 1 Comment

No big story for this one – I just thought the combination of fire and hammers would be a terrible plan for him.

His horseshoe didn’t go so well.   Actually, thinking back, I may have drawn this one right after seeing Act 1 of Il Trovatore, so I imagine the Anvil Chorus … Continue reading

May 14, 2013 · Leave a comment

Sometimes these are drawn directly from shit my cat does.

Isn’t it sweet how he likes to ‘help’ me with my crocheting?   I particularly like the defensive look in his eyes – “What?  I didn’t do anything.  What makes you … Continue reading

May 13, 2013 · 1 Comment

I swear I’ll mention mothers somewhere in here. Ranty ranty!

Which is a kind of abstinence, but not so much on purpose.  If everyone could teach their children to be super awkward and nervous and leery of the gender they … Continue reading

May 12, 2013 · Leave a comment

In which I show you around my apartment – at least, the non-messy bits. Basically walls. Woo, exciting!

Like any virtual apartment tour, I’ve done some judicious cropping to hide what needs hiding.  I’ve always wanted one of those homes where you walk in and instantly want to … Continue reading

May 11, 2013 · Leave a comment

If you’re not familiar with tentacle hentai, this google search is about to get realllll awkward.

This is pretty darn similar to ‘. . . Meets Cthulhu’, but it’s kind of important that, in this case, the tentacles are coming up behind him.  I need a … Continue reading

May 10, 2013 · Leave a comment

Hootojoho!

If your Wagnerian opera last more than 4.5 hours, please consult your physician.  Excessive exposure to Wagnerian horns may lead to irritation, exhaustion, and bleeding from the ears. I’m not … Continue reading

May 9, 2013 · Leave a comment